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Jar of blackberry jam on countertop.

Blackberry Jam

Try this research-tested recipe for blackberry jam courtesy of the National Center for Home Food Preservation.

Several jars of meat being prepared for home canning.

Canned Meat

Try this research-tested recipe for canned meats, including: beef, lamb, pork, sausage, veal, venison and bear. Recipe courtesy of the National Center for Home Food Preservation.

Jars of home-canned soup on a countertop.

Canned Soup

Try this research-tested recipe for canned soup courtesy of the National Center for Home Food Preservation.

Dairy Farm Employees gather around at a formal training meeting on a dairy farm to learn new information. Courtesy: Heidi Carroll

Optimizing Meetings on the Farm

No one wants to have a meeting for the sake of having one. So, when you decide to have a meeting with your employees, keep a few of the following suggestions in mind.

Ryan Sell and several other kids collecting warm clothes for donation.

Community Service is the Name of the Game for 4-H’er Ryan Sell

For Ryan Sell, a senior 4-H member out of Tripp County, the name of the game is community service. Sell is an active participant in both 4-H service projects as well as helping other organizations.

A jar of strawberry jam surrounded by fresh strawberries.

Strawberry Jam

Try this research-tested recipe for homemade strawberry jam courtesy of the National Center for Home Food Preservation.

Field of mixed cover crops containing oats.

Cover Crop Considerations for 2020

Producers across South Dakota are harvesting small grains. These crops provide an excellent window for adding a cover crop into your rotation.

Three John Deere Tractors moving silage and packing the corn silage to make a drive over silage pile.

Be Safe and Smart Around Silage

Corn silage making season will soon be upon us. It is important to take the time to communicate with employees proper protocols while making silage, along with safe practices around silage piles or silos.

Fayth Martin posing with her many 4-H awards.

Martin Learns Patience From 4-H Experiences

Fayth Martin, a six-year South Dakota 4-H member in Haakon County, loves helping kids learn, whether it is through presentations or helping them complete projects.

A field of green winter wheat.

Winter Wheat Variety Trial Results

The Winter Wheat Variety Trial Results are crop performance testing data from various locations across South Dakota.