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Cover Crop Economics: Costs, Benefits, and Cost‑Share Programs
Cover crops are gaining attention across South Dakota as more producers look for ways to improve soil health, manage risk, and strengthen long-term productivity. Research consistently shows that cover crops improve soil structure, increase water holding capacity, reduce erosion, and help buffer crop losses during drought or extreme weather.
Bring New Life to Worn-Out Summer Containers: Ideas to Fall in Love With
With just a bit of imagination and a little time, your worn-out summer containers can gain new life with a variety of cool-season flowers and plants that come in brilliant fall colors!
Frequently Asked Questions About Serving Bison in USDA Child Nutrition Programs
Frequently asked questions and answers for serving bison in child nutrition programs.
Challenges Facing Rural Grocery Stores in the Midwest and Impacts on Rural Communities in South Dakota
Throughout history, local markets have been the lifeblood of communities. Yet in recent years, that steady pulse has weakened as economic and social changes challenge their survival, leaving many communities scrambling to revive what was once their economic heart.
Five Ways to Move, Eat, and Celebrate
The holidays have a way of filling our calendars – and our plates! This year, try adding a new tradition that gets the entire family moving, cooking, and connecting.
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