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Winter camelina provides excellent forage for pollinators. Photo courtesy of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Farmers growing profits and soil health with winter camelina

By Stan Wise, South Dakota Soil Health Coalition 02/18/2026

PIERRE – By now, most people working in agriculture have heard that growing a cover crop after a cash crop……

University of Wisconsin Professor of Grassland Ecology Randy Jackson, center, explains his research during a field day. Jackson will be a presenter at the 2026 Soil Health Conference Jan. 13-14, 2026, in Aberdeen. Courtesy photo.

Soil health conference to outline benefits of regenerative agriculture set for January

By Stan Wise, South Dakota Soil Health Coalition 12/23/2025

For producer Blake Vince, running a successful farm comes down to acknowledging one simple fact. “I recognize the only thing,…

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……

Jim Faulstich uses regenerative grazing practices on his Daybreak Ranch near Highmore to improve rangeland biodiversity, promote soil health, provide wildlife habitat, and increase forage production. He has a grazing plan already established for years when drought conditions become too severe. Courtesy photo.

Farmers should stay flexible when grazing through varied conditions

By Janelle Atyeo For South Dakota Soil Health Coalition 06/22/2025

PIERRE — Will there be enough forage for the herd? When will it rain? Agriculture producers are often called upon……

In mid-December 2024, White River rancher Lealand Schoon began using virtual fencing collars to manage the goats in his targeted grazing program to combat encroachment by woody plant species. The use of these collars allowed Schoon to keep the goats grazing throughout the winter when weather conditions would have made it difficult to move corrals for the goats on a daily basis. Courtesy photo.

Virtual fencing can make a real difference for ranchers

By Stan Wise, South Dakota Soil Health Coalition 04/20/2025

Moving livestock is an inescapable part of a rancher’s life, and it can be labor intensive, especially if a producer……

Chris Goldade and his wife Lori own and operate Flat Rock Farms near Westport. Courtesy photo.

Goldade grows Flat Rocks Farms in unconventional way with 40 crops a year

By Scott Waltman 03/27/2025

While most farms keep adding chunks of acres in an effort to remain viable in the industry, Chris Goldade has……

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Regenerative agriculture: Making room for the next generation

By Stan Wise, South Dakota Soil Health Coalition 08/03/2024

There are many reasons for producers and landowners to adopt regenerative land management practices, but few are as important as……