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Making Technology Functional
This blog post was originally published as an advertorial in the March-April Issue of the South Dakota Soybean Leader. This post is sponsored by Mustang Seeds and brought to you by the South Dakota Soybean Association.
Precision Goes Mainstream
Nearly every new farm implement, regardless of color or brand, is equipped with a precision technology capability. Whether it is auto-steer or remote sensing technology, precision agriculture technology and acceptance are expanding rapidly.
South Dakota Soybean Research & Promotion Council Encourages Soybean Growers to Join the Board
The South Dakota Soybean Research & Promotion Council (SDSRPC) encourages South Dakota soybean growers to run for open positions on the SDSRPC board of directors.
S.D. Soybean Association Calls on President Trump to Withdraw Chinese Tariffs
The South Dakota Soybean Association (SDSA) joins the American Soybean Association (ASA) in calling on President Trump to reconsider Chinese tariffs which have caused soybean markets to drop nearly 40 cents a bushel this morning.
Early Does It – Optimal Soybean Yields Come With Timely Planting
Like a South Dakota snowbird who heads south for the winter, soybeans love to soak up the sun. Capturing sunlight is one of the keys to high-yielding soybeans as the plants convert sunlight to chemical energy. Higher energy conversion means higher yields.
Apply to Serve on the SDSRPC Board of Directors
The South Dakota Soybean Research & Promotion Council (SDSRPC) is the farmer-led organization charged with wisely investing & leveraging checkoff dollars on behalf of South Dakota soybean farmers.
Biodiesel Day is March 18, 2018: Renewable Soy Biodiesel Good for South Dakota Farmers & Environment
Biodiesel day is March 18, 2018. A great day for South Dakotans and farmers to celebrate the renewable fuel which utilizes about 5.6 billion pounds of soybean oil each year.
A Sweet Chat With Staci Perry
At Hungry for Truth, we don’t just love sharing farmer stories and recipes, we also enjoy connecting with some of our biggest fans. We recently chatted with Staci Perry, a mom of two and baking blogger – Random Sweetness Baking – from Brookings. She explained how Hungry for Truth serves as a resource for her when it comes to GMOs, food labels and what really happens on today’s farms.
Early-Season Protection
Timely planting is recognized as an important factor in achieving maximum soybean yields. Research shows, for most South Dakota farmers, May 15 is the target date for getting seeds in the ground. Early planting may maximize the amount of sun plants capture during the growing season, but it also can put soybeans at risk if soil conditions aren’t ideal.