Audio

The SD Soil Health Coalition has collaborated with a variety of radio stations and organizations across the state to air monthly “Soil Health Tips” and other audio. These short segments focus on a variety of different soil health topics, please enjoy the tips selected to air this month!

Since 1990, the Dakota Farm Talk radio program has been keeping South Dakota’s agricultural industry up to date with what’s happening in today’s farming & ranching. Aired each weekday on a dozen SD radio stations, Dakota Farm Talk is a unique program for South Dakota’s grain & livestock producers.

Managing Saline Soils

by Dakota Farm Talk, With Lee Briese

A photo of several people standing in a field of cover crops that are about shoulder high.

Soil Health School

The 2026 Soil Health School is set for September 15-17 near Twin Brooks and Marvin, SD.

News & Events

Growing sunflowers for soil health and stability

Growing sunflowers for soil health and stability

By Stan Wise For an agricultural operation to thrive, producers must sometimes look at the big picture and make decisions to benefit the long-term success of their farm or ranch. Changes made on a farm now might take years to realize their positive effects, but those...

Test grain for nitrates before using it as forage

Test grain for nitrates before using it as forage

By Stan Wise With the vast majority of South Dakota in a drought and experiencing high temperatures, grain producers are having to make some tough decisions about their crops. Will those grains produce enough yield to make harvesting them a financially viable option,...

Darling Creek Ranch Named 2026 SD Leopold Award Winner

Darling Creek Ranch Named 2026 SD Leopold Award Winner

Sand County Foundation Dan and Sharon Anderson’s Darling Creek Ranch has been selected as the 2026 South Dakota Leopold Conservation Award® recipient. The $10,000 award honors ranchers, farmers, and forestland owners who go above and beyond in their management of soil...