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Frankfort farm sees success in planting rye to suppress weeds, improve fertility

As input costs rise, farmers are looking for ways to cut expenses without sacrificing yields. Near Frankfort, Brian and Jamie……

ONAKA — When he was 10 or 12 years old, Randy Barondeau saw his first buffalo in the Black Hills…….

By Scott Waltman 12/13/2025

Farming, ranching and gardening share similarities, all heavily influenced by weather. When you visit a coffee shop, conversations almost always……

Recognized for 82 years dedicated to ranching, the Erdmann family of Wetonka/Leola has been named the Aberdeen Area Chamber of……

As Brown County’s weed and pest supervisor, Chris Hemen heads up a crew to patrol the county roads for noxious……

About 20 years ago, Rick Rausch transitioned to grass-finishing the animals at his ranch in Onaka. That process is paying……

Farmers face a series of complex choices each spring. Producers wrestle with decisions about the right products to enhance growth……

Rural fairs started as a way for people to exhibit animals for prizes and to provide agricultural education. Events like……