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The Growing Threat of Cyber Attacks in Agriculture
The with growing digitalization of our food production systems, everyone should take an active role in preventing the threat of cyber-attacks.
Preparing to Host a Farm Tour
Taking the time to prepare for a farm tour will result in a positive experience for those attending your farm but will also help build relationships with consumers of our products.
Finding Females for the Cowherd
The type and kind of females chosen for your cowherd is an important decision that can have long-term implications and great impact on the economic viability of the operation.
Double-Crop after Wheat?
Two crops in one year may sound tempting, and for some crop species is possible, but before doing so, producers should consider possible crops and compare the potential benefits with the drawbacks.
Bookwork, The Missing Management Component: Consistency of Financial Records
Consistent record keeping will allow for accurate ratios and trend analysis. While operations will change, grow, or contract, having a standard operating procedure will allow for analysis and decision-making.
Agritourism
When a producer has decided to sell a product directly from the farm, entertainment or tourism-based activities could be incorporated to create larger appeal. Agritourism could add value to the farm visit though education, entertainment, outdoor recreation, dining, relaxation or other avenues, potentially drawing more customers in.
Scheduling Bedding Plants
Fall is the best time to start scheduling your bedding plant production. Start planning early for next year’s production.
Selling Juice in South Dakota
Understanding the regulations for selling juice in the state of South Dakota can be difficult to navigate. This article was developed to address some of the questions around juice at retail as well as selling juice at a Farmer’s Market and to also ensure that seller’s may be well informed to ensure they are selling juice that meets regulatory requirements as well ensuring the product is safe.
Management Minder Tool: Staying Organized on the Ranch
Daily life is busy on the farm and ranch and it seems as if once calving season is done, there is barely time to rest before fields must be planted or hay made.
South Dakota Ag Land Income Tracker
The South Dakota Ag Land Income Tracker is designed to estimate and display changes to the annual revenue per acre derived from standard agricultural practices on an average, unimproved cropland acre in South Dakota counties.