Category Archives: Community

Alfalfa seeding needs weed control Planning for successful seeding includes weed control issues, said Leon Wrage, extension weeds specialist at South Dakota State University. "Perennial weeds should be weakened before planting and annual weeds in the crop can take its toll on the stand," he said. Wrage said alfalfa is … Read Article →

For the record Arthur L. Rusch, Presiding: March 12 � March 18, 1999. Rick S. Durante, 530 Elm Street #6, Vermillion: Simple Assault, $300.00 plus costs, 30 days jail; jail sentence is suspended based on the following conditions: complete anger control classes, no similar violations. Marlene Amundsen, Presiding: March 12 … Read Article →

Better communication key to ag future In the future, agricultural producers must learn to communicate more effectively to survive, said Gene Murra, professor emeritus at South Dakota State University. "Producers know how to produce, that's why we call them producers. In the future, they will need to know how to … Read Article →

For the Record Mary Dell Cody, Presiding: March 5 � March 11, 1999. Dorothy Iverson, PO Box 537, Wakonda: Driving with revoked (not suspened) licence, Dismissed – motion by prosecutor. Todd Deville, 707 Broadway (PO Box 426), Yankton: Failure to appear – Misdemeanor, Dismissed – motion by prosecutor. Matthew A. … Read Article →

Cattlemen meet in Vermillion Members of the Southeast South Dakota Cattlemen's Association held their 11th annual meeting recently at the Eagle's Club in Vermillion. Special guests for the program included Tonya Ness, Kennebec, executive secretary and Clavin Sandmeier, Bowdle, president of the state cattlemen's association. President Paul Jensen presented awards … Read Article →

Session slated for building projects Agricultural producers with building construction questions will be able to visit with SDSU agricultural engineers during a consultation session on Wednesday, March 31. Steve Polh, Extension agriculture engineer, will be on hand to lend his expertise on farm and home building and remodeling projects. The … Read Article →

Erickson attends sales conference Gregg Erickson of Erickson Feed & Seed in Burbank, recently attended the annual MFS/YORK/STORMOR 1999 National/International Sales Conference in San Diago, CA. Erickson received updated information on the MFS/STORMOR Grain Storage Products and YORK Grain Handling Products. During the business training sessions at the conference, new … Read Article →

Clay Rural Water System schedules annual meeting The Clay Rural Water System will hold its 20th annual meeting on Tuesday, March 23 at the system office. Registration will begin at 1 p.m. with the business meeting scheduled to start at 1:30 p.m. The water system office is located 14 miles … Read Article →

Continued low commodity prices foreseen The 225 farmers attending a commodity price outlook meeting Feb. 25 in Brookings saw a mostly grim picture for crop prices in the year ahead. They also were advised to sharpen their marketing and risk protection skills while watching production costs. Grain traders and marketing … Read Article →

Nominations for eminent farmer, homemaker sought South Dakota State University has issued a call for nominations for 1999 South Dakota Eminent Farmer and Homemaker. Nominations are due April 1. In a program dating to 1927, SDSU each year honors two eminent farmers and two eminent homemakers for contributions to their … Read Article →