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Financial Measures for South Dakota Farms
Farm and ranch businesses have a sizeable investment in equipment, buildings, land, and livestock. These investments require their owners and managers to remain knowledgeable about the financial condition of their business. The information to calculate measures of financial performance can be found in their farm record books or accounting system.
Large Farms Continue to Dominate South Dakota Crop Production
Based on the 2022 U.S. Census of Agriculture, large-scale farms operate more than two-thirds of the total cropland acres in South Dakota. Learn some expert insights about the trends driving this development.
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.
SD youth present at National High School Youth Forum in California
March 23, 2026
Two high school students from South Dakota were selected to be delegates for the High School Youth Forum at the International Society for Range Management meeting.
Fuel for School With Breakfast
Research supports a link between eating breakfast and positive cognitive and academic performance. Learn some tips to help remove breakfast barriers from your morning routine!
I Got a FARM Corrective Action. Now What?
The Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Animal Care Version 4 rolled out January 2020. As dairies have their farms evaluated with this new version, there may be questions about corrective actions.
Variances in Working Capital to Gross Farm Revenues
Learn some of the key differences in working capital to gross revenue among farm types, level of gross sales and by net income.
Farm’s Target for Working Capital
Working capital provides a first line of defense for financial stress and an opportunity to take advantage of bargains that may arise. Learn how to calculate it and determine strategic targets for your operation.
SDSU Extension Field Specialist Encourages Proactive Farm Transition Management
May 05, 2022
SDSU Extension and the International Farm Transition Network (IFTN) will host the 2022 IFTN Annual Conference, a professional development opportunity for estate planning and farm transition professionals, in Lincoln, Neb. June 8-9.
Southeast Research Farm Seminars @ Dakota Farm Show
Join SDSU Extension for a series of educational presentations during the Dakota Farm Show from January 6-7, 2026, at the USD DakotaDome (1101 N Dakota St, Vermillion, SD 57069).