Category Archives: Community

Outlook stable for corn, dismal for beans If predictions in the first USDA monthly crop production report pan out, producers could be receiving more stable prices for their corn and wheat crop, said Al May, Extension grain marketing specialist at South Dakota State University. The USDA report issued May 12 … Read Article →

Making progress Clay County farmers have been hampered by recent wet weather as they attempt to complete their field work during this spring's planting season. Clay County farmers have been hampered by recent wet weather as they attempt to complete their field work during this spring's planting season. But thanks … Read Article →

For the Record Mary Dell Cody, Presiding: May 7 � May 13, 1999. Leroy Anderson, 833 E. Duke St. #30, Vermillion: Simple assault, dismissed-motion by prosecutor; Vandalism-$100 to $500-2nd degree, dismissed-motion by prosecutor; Disorderly conduct, $170.50 plus costs and 30 days jail; Jail sentence is suspended based on the following … Read Article →

Gardening tips after wet weather woes Gardening, like field work in many areas, has been slowed by wet weather. "It's easy to become over-anxious, but don't take too many shortcuts," is advice to gardeners from Leon Wrage, Extension weed specialist at South Dakota State University. "Weeds are just beginning to … Read Article →

Waterlogged soils create problems When soils are consistently wet, lawns may experience a general decreased growth and vigor over time because of a limitation of water uptake and a stressed out environment, said Leo Schleicher, Extension turf specialist at South Dakota State University. "Anytime we have persistent surface moisture on … Read Article →

For the Record Mary Dell Cody, Presiding: April 30 � May 6, 1999. Justin Rodney Haeckel, 1005 W. Clark #10, Vermillion: Ingest intoxicant other than alcoholic beverage, dismissed-motion by prosecutor; Use or possession of drug paraphernalia, dismissed-motion by prosecutor. Steven A. Simonton, 725 W. 8th Street, Vermillion: Poss more 2 … Read Article →

Water sampling important in rural areas Eight glasses of water a day may not be beneficial if one relies on a private water system, said Chuck Ullery, Extension water and natural resources specialist at South Dakota State University. "People on private drinking water systems, basically on farms and ranches and … Read Article →

'Year 2000' Extension Service: Leaner, specialized, plugged-in The South Dakota Cooperative Extension Service (CES) will go into the new millennium "a leaner, smarter, teaching machine." The CES will use up-to-date delivery systems and information in its historical mission to help South Dakotans improve their lives through education, using science-based knowledge … Read Article →

Producers desperately need federal funding Senator Tom Daschle continues to press for immediate passage of emergency agriculture funding, and said that Congress should increase the funding by at least $4 billion in order to meet the urgent and long-term needs of farmers and ranchers. South Dakota farmer Phill Cyre joined … Read Article →

Well-marked equipment can reduce ag accidents A certain amount of danger exists with increased tractor traffic on the roads during planting season, said Bill Campbell, Extension farm safety specialist at South Dakota State University. The increased likelihood of accidents can be reduced if proper precaution is taken by motorists and … Read Article →