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Got a drone? Get it registered

  The latest tool in precision agriculture is high-flying, aerial photography/light sensory taken via drone aka unmanned aircraft system commonly referred to as UAS. Their popularity is picking up among photographers, hobbyists and farmers who are using different software systems to monitor crop stress, excess moisture, pest pressure and nutrient deficiency in fields. Regulating these […]

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Brueggeman Brothers Corn #Harvest15

Ride a few rounds in the combine with South Dakota Corn​ president Reno Brueggeman and get an aerial view of corn #harvest15 on his family’s farm near Miller.

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SDSU to host Precision Ag Expo in Sioux Falls

  South Dakota State University Extension along with industry partners will be hosting the Western Corn Belt Precision Ag Expo on March 17 & 18 at the Sioux Falls Convention Center. The event will be focusing on tools that allow farmers to increase their production and profitability. Those who have adopted and invested in any […]

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#SDHarvest14 Photo Contest

South Dakota boasts some beautiful scenery each fall. From bright skies to vast fall foliage and crops being collected, the scenery across rural parts of the plains can be picturesque to say the least. In an effort to share and appreciate those sights with one another, South Dakota Corn has decided to host a South […]

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Mobile apps for farmers

Smart phones have taken over our world as nearly everything folks can do on their desktop computer can now be done on a handheld device. Getting the most out of the technology available seems to be endless with millions of mobile apps available for download, offering users entertainment and/or convenience for their busy lives. Farmers […]

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No-Till Planting on Smith Farms

Hop in the cab with South Dakota Corn Utilization Council president Brian Smith, a farmer near Montrose as he talks about the advantages of no-till planting and the technologies he uses to increase his efficiencies as he grows the next supply of food, feed, fuel and fiber.

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The Challenge of Feeding a Growing Population

Great video from a TEDx event in Fargo. The speaker touches on a number of topics involving modern agriculture while explaining the importance of using the best technology in order to feed future populations.

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New Ag iPad App

Farmers are constantly on move, especially during spring planting season. Time is short but the need for information is still great as many decisions are determined around the weather, markets and expert information. Access to this data has to be quick and simple which is why a new farming tool from DTN, an overall agriculture […]

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