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Salem producer helps to initiate effort involving both the South Dakota Soil Health Coalition and Avera Health. As the summer weather throughout South Dakota really begins to shine, it is important for farmers, ranchers, gardeners, and the general public to examine...

By Janelle Atyeo for the South Dakota Soil Health Coalition “Tillage in soil is like if a tornado went through the heart of Sioux Falls.” That’s how Roscoe, South Dakota, farmer Dennis Hoyle describes the practice of churning soil to prepare fields for planting....

PIERRE, S.D. - Learn how to increase yields and decrease input costs by improving soil health during the 2019 S.D. Soil Health Coalition (SDSHC) Soil Health School, held September 4-6 on the Kurt and Kathy Stiefvater farm near Salem. Designed for agriculture producers...

S.D. Rancher Shares His Success Story By Kara Pugsley for the SD Soil Health Coalition Grazing to maintain the health of native grasses is an important strategy for ranchers in South Dakota, and for Charlie Totton, learning how to manage his grasslands has been a key...

SOUTH DAKOTA SOIL HEALTH COALITION (SDSHC), Pierre, S.D. June 1, 2019- A recent on-line poll of South Dakota agricultural students and instructors revealed that interest and awareness of the topic of soil health and regenerative agricultural is strong. The poll was...

SOUTH DAKOTA SOIL HEALTH COALITION (SDSHC), Pierre, S.D. May 17, 2019- SDSHC has officially released a new online portal and accompanying educational resources, created to connect livestock producers and those with available cropland or forage to graze. Integrating...

By Lura Roti for South Dakota Soil Health Coalition Brothers, Gene and Craig say as far back as they can document, the Stehly family has farmed. “In fact, we have the deed for the quarter our great-great-grandfather homesteaded in South Dakota, signed by Grover...

By Lura Roti for South Dakota Soil Health Coalition For those who know her as the Garden Lady, it may come as a surprise to learn Donna Adrian didn’t always enjoy gardening. In fact, “chore” is the nicest word she used to use, to describe the task. “My parents always...