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Meat Inspection in South Dakota: Requirements and Resources for Processing and Selling Meat
If you are considering marketing your animals directly to consumers it is important to understand the inspection requirements for selling meat directly to consumers.

Scheduling Bedding Plants
Fall is the best time to start scheduling your bedding plant production. Start planning early for next year’s production.

Financial Ratios and Trend Analysis
Financial Ratios and Trend Analysis is designed to formulate financial ratios and data, utilizing information provided by the producer.

Building Highly Effective Boards
Whether you are starting a new board or solidifying the roles and workings of an existing board, this program is a great way to get all members on the same page.

Food and Product Regulations for the Farmers Market
Food safety regulations can come from the federal, state or local government. This article provides information on numerous regulatory topics as they apply to vendors and market managers involved with farmers markets.

Resources to Stay Safe on Specialty Crop Farms
When was the last time you’ve thought about safety on your farm? View a collection of science-based safety resources for small and medium-scale commercial specialty crop farms from the field to the market.

Labeling of Prepared and Processed Foods in South Dakota
Labeling requirements vary in accordance with the type of food that is being sold and in several instances how or where it was prepared or processed.

Choosing the Right Wireless Network Technologies for Agricultural Internet-Of-Things Applications
The Agricultural Internet-of-Things remotely connects various farm devices and equipment throughout an operation. This article takes a look at several prevalent wireless network technologies, focusing on their potential application scenarios in precision agriculture.

Four Feedback Foes
While annual performance reviews are valuable to the productivity of your operation and communication with your employees, constant communication throughout the year is even more valuable.

Advocacy in the Beef Industry
Two speakers at the Range Beef Cow Symposium addressed today’s issue of disconnect between consumers and producers. With the majority of the population being at least three generations removed from the family farm, it is important for farmers and ranchers to tell their story and help the consumer understand how their food is produced.