Minnehaha Conservation District

News of the Day — 11/13/18

YOU’RE INVITED to the Ag Horizons Conference November 27 and 28, 2018 Ramkota RiverCentre, Pierre, SD The 2018 Ag Horizons Conference is pleased to announce 6 keynote speakers, 24 educational one-hour seminars, and AGAIN this year’s “INDUSTRY SEMINARS” to be held November 28th, starting at 1:00 p.m. The Ag Horizons Conference is hosted by seven […]

News of the Day — 11/6/18

GROW BY FARMHER Do you know any women who are interested in agricultural careers? Grow by FarmHer will inspire, educate, and empower young ladies, ages 16-22, who are excited about their future in agriculture. The day-long events will give the opportunity for young women to connect with peers, listen to dynamic speakers, and meet industry leaders. This event […]

News of the Day — 10/26/18

SOIL VISIONS NEWSLETTER South Dakota Soil Health Coalition There’s so much good information in this newsletter, we thought we’d just bring you the whole thing this time! There are articles about cover crop usage FFA Foundation Scholarship recipients Soil Health School soil health indicators a call for conservation practices research participants a new technology for […]

News of the Day — 10/23/18

COVER CROP MIX DEMONSTRATION PLOT TOUR We’re heading to Renner! Mark your calendars for Thursday, October 25th from 9am – 1pm!

News of the Day — 10/19/18

OUR AMAZING GRASSLANDS Feature Ranch: Steve & Paula Livermont, Martin, SD   The SD Grassland Coalition partnered with the organizations listed below to enhance the grassland planner with a release of a video each month during 2018 promoting healthy soils, grasslands, and ecosystems. Grassland Stewardship Communications Project Partners: The Nature Conservancy, Pheasants Forever, American Bird […]

News of the Day — 10/16/18

MERIT OR MYTH? Soil Health Applied: Planting Biostrip Covers with Brian and Jamie Johnson

News of the Day — 10/12/18

PROFILES IN SOIL HEALTH Cain Creek Project, Beadle Conservation District “The part that excites me most about what the district has with their land out here, is that we can use this as an opportunity to show producers that this stuff really works.” –-Kent Vlieger, USDA-NRCS State Soil Quality Specialist The Beadle Conservation District’s 400-acre […]

News of the Day — 10/9/18

WALL LAKE RESTORATION PROJECT — PART 3 This is Part Three of a three-part historical series about the Wall Lake Restoration project, which began in 1989. The Dewey C. Gevik Outdoor Conservation Learning Area came about as a direct result of the Wall Lake Restoration Project, and is enjoyed today by wildlife enthusiasts, leisure walkers, […]

News of the Day — 10/5/18

WALL LAKE RESTORATION PROJECT — PART 2 This is Part Two of a three-part historical series about the Wall Lake Restoration project, which began in 1989. The Dewey C. Gevik Outdoor Conservation Learning Area came about as a direct result of the Wall Lake Restoration Project, and is enjoyed today by wildlife enthusiasts, leisure walkers, […]

News of the Day — 10/2/18

COVER CROPS AND PASTURE TOUR Striving To Improve Soil Health And Profitability October 4, 2018 — 10:30am to 3:30pm CST Keith Olson Ranch and Mizera Farm, 10711 257th Avenue, McLaughlin, SD, 57642 Cover crops, rotations, planting dates, rates, soil observations, and evaluations for continued improvement will be discussed. The day will begin at address listed […]