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Rye growing in the fall

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

By Connie Sieh Groop 08/01/2026

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

Gene and Craig Stehly use a variety of regenerative agriculture practices, which provide food and habitat for wildlife on their farm near Mitchell. Photo courtesy of National Resources Conservation Service of South Dakota.Gene and Craig Stehly use a variety of regenerative agriculture practices, which provide food and habitat for wildlife on their farm near Mitchell. Photo courtesy of National Resources Conservation Service of South Dakota.

Fall harvest reveals wildlife benefits of soil health

By Janelle Atyeo For South Dakota Soil Health Coalition 11/15/2025

PIERRE – Judging by the number of pheasants stirred up from his fields during corn harvest, Craig Stehly was anticipating……

Ray Archuleta shared his thoughts on regenerative farm practices at the Northern Plains Sustainable Ag Society Food & Farming Conference in Aberdeen. Photo courtesy of Connie Sieh Groop.

Regenerative farming practices imitate nature, soil scientist says

By Connie Sieh Groop 02/08/2025

The message from one of the keynote speakers at the Northern Plains Sustainable Ag Society Food & Farming Conference in……