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WHAT’S GOING ON ACROSS THE COUNTRY? If you’re like us, it feels like we’re all very focused on what’s going on across the country as far as COVID-19 is concerned. It was almost a relief to read these articles and feel somewhat “normal” again. For a brief respite from the fears and concerns, read on. […]
USDA SEEKS PROPOSALS FOR ON-FARM CONSERVATION AND SOIL HEALTH TEST PROJECTS The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is accepting proposals through May 11 for On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials (On-Farm Trials), now in its second year. On-Farm Trials, part of the agency’s Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) program, help support the adoption and evaluation […]
2019 — A YEAR LIKE NO OTHER
PLANT CHAT For your reading pleasure, because we just KNOW you’re getting tired of watching TV or waiting to plant, we offer to you the latest edition of Plant Chat. There’s a lot of good info in this one! Seed Testing Reminder As spring approaches, it is important to remind producers about germination requirements of any […]
UPDATES FROM OUR OFFICE The speech contest originally scheduled for tomorrow, March 24, is cancelled due to the coronavirus. Please check back for updates. Also, we cannot make any in-person appointments at this time. If you have any questions or concerns for the Minnehaha Conservation District, please contact John at 605-370-3480 or Hersh at 605-336-1527. […]
NO BOARD MEETING IN MARCH The Minnehaha Conservation District will not be holding a meeting in March, due to mandated meeting numbers and the Corona virus. The next scheduled meeting is on Tuesday, April 14 at 3:00 pm due to Monday, April 13 being a state holiday.
MESSAGE ON COVID-19 This week, the National Conservation Partnership held discussions and agreed to send a joint message on the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Beginning Monday, March 23, USDA service centers will be instituting locked door policies, with no public access to USDA offices. One employee per agency will be permitted in the office (one conservation […]
OUR AMAZING SOILS Storing carbon and increasing the organic matter in our soils is an extremely important part of ensuring its health and productivity long term. Watch as Dennis Hoyle of Roscoe, explains how he is working to do just that in our latest “Our Amazing South Dakota Resources” commercial. Catch it on a variety of stations across […]
WHAT’S GOING ON IN THE REST OF THE COUNTRY? Here’s the latest edition of “Conservation Clips“. Conservation Clips is a weekly collection of articles distributed by the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) that provides our members and partners with the latest news in what’s driving conservation. These articles are not indicative of NACD policy and […]
2020 SOIL HEALTH CONFERENCE SESSION VIDEOS If you missed this year’s event, take some time to watch the keynote speaker videos listed below. Also, visit the SD Soil Health Coalition website to view breakout sessions and an additional speaker panel. These sessions were videotaped at the SD Soil Health Coalition (SDSHC) 2020 Soil Health Conference […]
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