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SD Soil Health Coalition and Millborn Seeds donate books to schools and libraries in South Dakota
The South Dakota Soil Health Coalition and Millborn Seeds are partnering to donate copies of “The Soil Quilt” to every school and library in the state. “The Soil Quilt” is a new children’s book published by Ag Storytellers and the South Dakota Soil Health Coalition....
2020 Research Report: 60-Inch Corn Rows Interseeded With Cover Crops
Project Summary Compared corn production management options of 60-inch corn rows with cover crops seeded in the wide rows to standard 30-inch corn rows without cover crops between the rows. Corn grain yield, moisture, and protein content was compared between the two...
Congratulations to 2021 Soil Health Conference Student Contest Winners
Thank you to all the participants in the 2021 Soil Health Conference Student Essay and Photo Contests, and congratulations to the winners! The first place winner in each category won a $400 cash scholarship, and the second place winner in each category won a $200 cash...
South Dakota Soil Health Coalition releases new children’s book
Just in time for the holidays, the South Dakota Soil Health Coalition (SDSHC) has released the perfect stocking stuffer for kids – a fun, educational and agriculturally accurate children’s book titled, “The Soil Quilt.” Geared for third graders, “The Soil Quilt” uses...
2021 Soil Health Conference: Make improved soil health one of your resolutions
A new year is just around the corner, and it’s time to think about some new resolutions. If you’ve resolved to help improve soil health, then the 2021 Soil Health Conference, Jan. 6-7, has just the information you need to get started! This year’s conference will be...
Match.Graze and SD Grazing Exchange work to connect landowners and livestock managers
PIERRE, SD – Improved soil health, increased profitability, and reduced spread of wildfire are among the many benefits that arise from keeping livestock on the landscape. Efforts are underway in California and South Dakota to connect landowners with livestock managers...
Building a tradition of diversity and soil health
When David Neuharth started his 3Y3 Ranch in the 1980s near Hayes, SD, he noticed a trend among area producers. “Everything in this country and in Stanley County around in the area was pretty much a 50-50 deal,” David said. “Half summer fallow … and the other half was...
Playing the course: Farmer manages variety and builds resilience through soil health
South Dakota is known for its variety, and Don Nickelson’s operation in Frederick is no exception. With the help of his wife, Trista, and sons Aiden, Gavin, and Ian, Nickelson raises cattle and also grows corn, soybeans, oats, triticale and alfalfa in addition to some...