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Weed scientist aims to solve dicamba drift debate

BY EVAN HENDERSHOT South Dakota Farm & Ranch PHOTOGRAPHY FOR SOUTH DAKOTA FARM & RANCH

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icamba has led to division, drift and distress, but a leading weed scientist thinks he might have an answer.

The divisive weedkiller is expected to be more popular this growing season, according to University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Dr. Stevan Knezevic, as many farmers switch to dicamba-tolerant soybeans to avoid crop damage when the weedkiller drifts from neighboring fields.

While speaking to a large crowd at a soil health conference sponsored by multiple agencies at the Highland Conference Center, Mitchell in February, Knezevic said use of dicamba-tolerant beans rose from 3 percent nationally in 2016 to 30 percent in 2017. He expects those numbers to rise this year as fears of dicamba drift mount.

But, Knezevic said, there may be a solution to combating the drift issue.

In researching dicamba, Knezevic found spraying about one-fifth of an inch of water shortly after utilizing dicamba can clear the cloud of weedkiller that drifts.

“That should be enough to break up that cloud and kind of settle things,” Knezevic said.

He said the theory needs more research, but there is some evidence it might lower volatility of dicamba drifts.

Neighborly disputes caused by dicamba drift aren’t exactly an issue yet in South Dakota and Nebraska, Knezevic said, but the issue hit a boiling point in Arkansas in 2016 when a farmer killed another due to an argument over dicamba drift.

“So it’s the topic that, unfortunately, divided,” Knezevic said. “Even went to the community level, where the neighbors, in some cases, don’t talk to neighbors. And I’m not aware of anything really bad that happened in this part between Nebraska and South Dakota, but there was a case last year or a couple years ago where a neighbor shot a neighbor down in Arkansas.”

Dicamba was banned in Arkansas, although seed giant Monsanto filed a failed lawsuit aiming to block the ban.

As for growers who attended the February meeting, most either didn’t admit to using dicamba or still have avoided its use. When Knezevic asked those who grow dicamba-tolerant beans to raise their hands, few arms raised across a sea of farmers in the massive conference hall. 

Above: Dr. Stevan Knezevic speaks at a soil health conference at the Highland Conference Center in Mitchell in February.

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Rancher’s white gold

BY AMY KIRK for South Dakota Farm & Ranch

here are different kinds

colostrum gets spilled it can cause a grown

try to milk her, which means we have to

of gold in the world. There’s

ranch wife to cry. This has happened. I’ve

incorporate a system to prevent her from

yellow gold, platinum gold

had times when I’d almost gotten the

kicking us or her calf accidentally. Getting

and then there’s white gold.

amount I wanted to give the calf and the

an adequate amount of this white gold into

If you don’t know what white gold is, it’s

bottle got knocked out of my hand from the

a bottle takes time, and we want to get as

colostrum; or rancher’s white gold — the

cow kicking or moving and spilled a lot of

much as we can because of the headache

supernatural powers of life for a calf.

it onto the ground. It probably doesn’t help

involved every time we have to go through

Kryptonite to a baby calf is freezing

that I cry over small stuff if I’m overly tired

the routine. Milking a cow also requires

cold temperatures, wind, and cold wet

anyway, which is usually the case during

patience to fill the bottle with enough

snow; ideal calf killers. Colostrum on the

calving.

colostrum to satiate the calf, especially if

other hand, is the gold standard for saving

White gold is regarded as valuable to a

a calf. The supernatural power of white

rancher not just because it does a calf’s

Getting a weakened calf to take the

gold to a fresh calf that’s been exposed to

body good, but also because there’s a lot of

bottle is another issue. Some are so weak

this kryptonite is getting its belly full of

work that goes into getting a small amount

they won’t even suck on the bottle so we

colostrum right away and as a result, living

into a bottle. For starters, colostrum can

basically have to force it down their throat.

instead of dying. When a calf has been

sometimes be hard to get. It never fails that

Once we start getting it in the calf, we don’t

weakened by this kryptonite, we hand feed

the more urgent it is to get milk into a calf,

want any of our hard earned white gold

a calf its first few doses of colostrum. This

the more difficult the cow will be getting

going to waste. We try to avoid any of it

white gold has amazing powers and every

to the barn. Then it can be a challenge

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ounce counts. It’s the stuff that makes a

to extract the white gold. Sometimes it’s

the side of the calf’s mouth or accidentally

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getting a cow to go through the head catch

dropping the bottle before getting the

and makes them all so excited they’ll buck

in order to milk her that’s the challenge,

nipple on.

and run around. It gets calves excited about

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eating and living, which is what we’re after.

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Rancher’s white gold is not something

white gold can be hard or even dangerous

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Cow mineral nutrition during late gestation

BY ADELE HARTY SDSU Extension

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he Range Beef Cow Symposium is held every two years and rotates between Wyoming, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Colorado to provide applied, educational information to producers and educators. The two-and-a-half-day symposium is filled with multiple 30 minute presentations that address various topics affecting the beef industry including reproduction, nutrition, health, marketing, climate, etc.

STUDY: TRACE MINERAL NUTRITION DURING LATE GESTATION One presentation of particular interest to me focused on the trace mineral nutrition of cows during the last 95 days of pregnancy and the resulting impact on their calves. The study was conducted at Oregon State University (Marques et al, 2015) with three treatments; Control, Inorganic, and Organic trace mineral supplements. The Control treatment was not given a trace mineral supplement as the feeds provided were sufficient to meet NRC requirements. The Inorganic treatment contained sulfate sources of Cu, Co, Mn, and Zn. The Organic treatment was an organic complexed source of Cu, Mn, Co and Zn, specifically Availa-4 by Zinpro. The Inorganic and Organic

Treatments provided the same levels of the trace minerals; Co-2.16 ppm, Cu-20.7 ppm, Mn-74 ppm and Zn-64 ppm.

These levels are above the NRC requirement.

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The results showed that cows fed the Organic treatment weaned calves that were 53 lbs heavier than the Control and 28 lbs heavier than the Inorganic. The advantage of the Organic was also evident with improved calf health and a lower percent of these calves requiring treatment for bovine respiratory disease in the feedlot. Finally, when comparing carcass weights of the three treatments, the Organic treated calves had a carcass weight that was 42 lbs heavier than control and 20 lbs heavier than Inorganic.

The more work that is done in mineral nutrition, the more questions arise as to whether or not we know what the true requirements of current cattle are. Even though the feedstuffs in this trial had levels sufficient to meet requirements, there was a significant response to providing additional mineral, with the greatest response coming from the organic source. There is a higher cost to providing the organic minerals, however the benefits may outweigh the cost with the added performance.ď ľ March 2018 SOUTH DAKOTA FARM & RANCH 11

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Helping Hands — living the 4-H pledge

BY MAREN SMITH for South Dakota Farm & Ranch PHOTOGRAPHY FOR SOUTH DAKOTA FARM & RANCH

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OUNT VERNON — In February, the Up and Get It 4-H club gathered together at Mount Vernon School to tie fleece blankets. The group of about 20 students, ranging from ages 6 to 17, all participated in this service project.

“Service like this is so important,” Mount Vernon junior Zack Mikkonen said. “It gives us a chance to interact more with our community and gives community members a chance to see what kids are doing to help out.”

The South Dakota 4-H Youth Council challenged 4-H groups throughout South Dakota to tie fleece blankets in association with the “Blanket Buddies” service project. These blankets, once tied, will be distributed to local hospitals, nursing homes and shelters.

“The 4-H Youth Council team chose the Blanket Buddies service project for this year because they felt

it was a simple project that 4-H members of all ages could participate in, but it would have great impact across our state,” said Hilary Risner, SDSU Extension Regional 4-H Youth Program adviser.

Simple as it may appear, a lot of hard work went into preparing for the project in February. Leader of the Up and Get It 4-H Club Becky Muhs purchased the fleece material from Fabric Warehouse in Mitchell with the funds from the club’s many fundraisers. She then measured and cut the fabric for the students to tie.

The project took over an hour. Muhs demonstrated how to tie the blankets and enlisted the older members to help the younger members. Five blankets were tied and will be going to health care facilities in the surrounding area.

Above: Students of all ages work together to tie fleece blankets in Blanket Buddies project.

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Continued from page 13 Above: 4-H Leader Becky Muhs demonstrates how to tie the fleece blanket to freshman Lily Mikkonen.

The Up and Get It 4-H group has done many service projects over the years, Muhs said. “This is the first year tying blankets, but the kids like to do hands-on projects and help others. We’ve done everything from picking up garbage to helping build the picnic shelter at the local park.”

“There’s a misconception that a lot of people have about 4-H,” Mikkonen said. “It doesn’t have to be about agriculture. There’s so much more you can do-photography, painting, oratory, service projects.”

The older club members like Mikkonen can see the benefits of 4-H membership in their lives. Through the various projects they do, they have learned teamwork, leadership, dedication, and hard work.

“Studies show that individuals who engage in community service projects at a young age are more likely to continue the habit of giving back all through their adulthood,” said Risner. “Service learning not only instills the importance of community service, but it can also provide exposure to teamwork as youth work together to accomplish a goal of serving their communities.”

The Blanket Buddies project embodies this goal. The youth at the Mount Vernon event clearly enjoyed a

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camaraderie and spirit of community as evidenced by their smiling faces and helpful attitudes.

“As the 4-H pledge states, ‘I pledge … my hands to larger service,’ ” said Risner. “We hope that by offering service learning projects such as Blanket Buddies, youth will truly get to put their hands to work as they serve their communities.” 

Service like this is so important.

It gives us a chance to interact more with our community and gives community members a chance to see what kids are doing to help out.

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Top left photo: Chamberlain middle school science teacher Amanda Longhenry gives the hay bale a toss while competing in some ag game as high school senior Paige Reuer watches as Chamberlain takes part in National FFA back in February. (Photo courtesy Justin Graves, Chamberlain FFA); Middle photo: Wessington Springs junior Noah Hainey moves a pair of hay bales while competing in the Ag Olympics in the Wessington Springs Ag building back in February as part of National FFA Week. (Matt Gade / Republic); Left photo: Wessington Springs seniors Keah Munsen, right, and Abby Von Eye get ready to race in the wheel barrow races while competing in the Ag Olympics in the Wessington Springs Ag building back in February as part of National FFA Week. (Matt Gade / Republic)

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BY JOLENE PRAVECEK for South Dakota Farm & Ranch

H

aven Stuck got his start ranching at an early age on his family’s

practicing attorney with Lynn,

to help pay for his solar panel

national program with two

Jackson, Shultz & Lebrun in

project which now produces

yearly competitions: Oct. 3

Rapid City, but never forgot

enough

for grants of less than $20,000

his ranching roots. He now

to save him almost half his

ranch in Mellette, S.D. where

owns and operates a cattle

annual electric usage on the

they raised cattle, pigs and

ranch at Caputa, SD, just

ranch. West River Electric, the

sheep. Stuck grew up working

outside Rapid City.

Stuck ranch utility provider,

cattle

and

learning

the

difficult business of operating a

sustainable

agribusiness

from his parents. After high school, Stuck attended SDSU where he earned a bachelor’s degree in animal science, and a master’s degree in economics. Military service then called, and Stuck spent two years serving with the

electrical

energy

(total project costs of less than $80,000); and March 31 for any size grant/project up

Stuck says he’s always had

buys back any excess energy

to the maximums of $1 million

a big interest in renewable

produced by Stuck’s solar

total project costs for energy-

energy but didn’t act on that

system, which even in the

efficiency

interest until he heard about

winter months, continues to

and $2 million total project

USDA Rural Development’s

produce

Rural Energy for America

Since its installation, Stuck’s

Program (REAP). He initially

solar array has produced

looked at wind generation,

a total of 24,740 kilowatt

but settled on solar energy,

hours of energy — more than

which he erected on the ranch

enough to have fully-powered

and $10,000 for renewable

in 2015 to help cut down

a home for two years.

energy systems also apply.

on his electrical costs. The

REAP

electrical

also

energy.

provides

improvements,

costs for renewable energy systems. Minimum project costs of $6,000 for energyefficiency

improvements

an

Questions about the REAP

eligible

program may be directed

U.S. Army’s Third Armored

solar system Stuck installed

opportunity

Division in Germany.

now provides a portion of

applicants to borrow money

When his military service

the power used at the ranch

for

was done, Stuck enrolled

for the water system, calving

renewable energy projects

in law school at USD where

facilities, sheds, heated shop

from

he worked his way through

and manager’s quarters.

may then apply for federal

pravecek@sd.usda.gov; or to

guarantees on those loans.

your local Rural Development

REAP

Business Specialist.

to earn his Juris Doctor.

Stuck received a 25 percent

Since 1975, Stuck has been a

grant from the REAP program

for

energy-efficiency local

is

lenders,

a

or who

competitive

to the South Dakota Energy Coordinator, Jolene Pravecek, at (605) 655-3516 or jolene.

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New SD Soybean director targets global success for state’s farmers

BY JAKE SHAMA for South Dakota Farm & Ranch

W

ith a background in economics, the new head of the South Dakota’s top soybean

organizations plans to help the state’s farmers compete on a global level.

Last month, the South Dakota Soybean Association (SDSA) and South Dakota

Goblirsch

Soybean

Research

and

Promotion

Council (SDSRPC) named Mit Goblirsch as the executive director of both organizations.

“I look forward to helping South Dakota soybean growers increase access to global markets and work with our directors to strategically lead and serve soybean producers throughout the state,” Goblirsch said.

Goblirsch replaces Jeremy Freking in the role, who took a

As a newcomer to the state, Goblirsch brings a wealth of experience in economics and international affairs to South Dakota, which he believes will help SDSA and SDSRPC guide local farmers to successfully compete in an increasingly competitive global market.

“It is a clear fact today’s agro-commodity supply side and farmer balance sheets are driven by opportunities in and on the global playing field,” Goblirsch said. “My many experiences in global dynamics, logistics, trading, revenue enhancements and sustainable demand building will all add value to the South Dakota farmers, shareholders and stakeholders.”

In order to compete, Goblirsch has two initial pieces of advice for the state’s soybean farmers.

“First, we are not able to predict price, so please do not attempt to do so,” Goblirsch said. “Secondly … prices are stagnant or depressed because there is excess supply. Prices are stronger when demand increases and inventories are reduced.”

new position with the South Dakota Department of Agriculture in late 2017.

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Goblirsch grew up in suburban Minneapolis and attended a

Despite his extensive experience on the business side of

university in New York before joining the U.S. Army for five years,

agriculture, Goblirsch said he isn’t as familiar with production

primarily serving in tactical units on international assignments.

and growing, so he will lean on the expertise of his organizations’

“My time in the service I like to think of as developing and establishing a baseline for my orientation toward global and international perspectives,” Goblirsch said.

After leaving the military, Goblirsch earned his introduction into the agricultural sector through a management training program in Cargill’s trading and poultry meat business.

Then between 2005 and 2008, Goblirsch got his first taste of working in South Dakota. As a manager with US BioEnergy Corporation, he worked to create ethanol refineries in South Dakota, North Dakota and Minnesota.

During that process, Goblirsch helped establish a renewables refinery in Marion, which he said sparked his interest in working in South Dakota.

boards, stakeholders and shareholders.

And local producers, like Ethan farmer and SDSRPC Chairman Matt Bainbridge, are excited to help Goblirsch in his new role.

“South Dakota’s soybean farmers export so much of our product — nearly 70 percent of South Dakota’s harvested 255 million bushels. As a soybean farmer, Mit’s understanding and experience in international marketing will benefit our state’s soybean producers,” Bainbridge said.

Goblirsch didn’t give any specifics, but he said he will lead SDSA and SDSRPC in tactical and strategic planning over the next five years.

“It is imperative that both the SDSRPC and the SDSA look at

“This overall package gave me a perspective, understanding

adding increased tactical and strategic value to South Dakota

and quite frankly, a liking to the methodologies of doing business

soybeans,” Goblirsch said. “With proper programming, planning

in South Dakota in the ag sector,” Goblirsch said. “When given

and execution, the South Dakota soybean farmer will continue

the opportunity to return with South Dakota Soybean, I jumped

to be even more competitive and effective on both the domestic

at the chance.”

and global playing fields.” 

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SOURCE: SDSU EXTENSION

ROOKINGS — Insecticide applications occur yearround to manage insect pests that would otherwise reduce crop yields, damage stored grain or infest houses and other structures.

When applying insecticides, South Dakotans need to take appropriate precautions to ensure their own health and safety.

“Insecticide products can be useful for the management of insect pests, especially when they are a part of an integrated pest management program. However, be sure follow label instructions and utilize caution, as misuse can prove harmful or even fatal,” said Adam Varenhorst, Assistant Professor and SDSU Extension Field Crop Entomologist.

Below Varenhorst outlines the steps that should be taken prior to application to enhance safety.

KNOW YOUR INSECTICIDES Pesticides, of which insecticides are a type, are classified as either general or restricted use.

The products that can be purchased over the counter are those that are classified as general use. As the name implies, restricted use pesticides require a license to purchase and use.

GET LICENSED If there is a need to apply restricted use insecticides to reduce insect pests, a license is required — either a commercial pesticide applicator license or a private applicator certification card.

“These licenses must be kept up-to-date in order to legally purchase and apply any restricted use products,” Varenhorst said.

Commercial and private applicator licenses can be renewed either through testing at an approved site or by attending a commercial or private applicator training session.

The purpose of these renewals is to ensure that individuals dealing with restricted use insecticides remain aware of the hazards associated with these products and the methods to ensure safe and appropriate use.

“If carelessness of use or misuse occurs, exposure to these products may lead to serious injury or death,” Varenhorst said.

FOLLOW LABEL INSTRUCTIONS The most important thing to remember when working with insecticides is to always follow the label instructions.

“Labels contain important safety and allowed use information,” Varenhorst said. “Insecticide labels also provide the information regarding the proper personal protective equipment to wear when handling, mixing, loading or applying the product.”

For most foliar applied insecticides, this list usually includes chemical resistant protective gloves, a respirator with organic vapor/acid gas cartridges, long-sleeve shirt, long pants, and eye protection.

For fumigants, the required personal protective equipment depends on the fumigant that is being used as well as the levels of the associated gas in the environment that they are being applied to.

Fumigant personal protective equipment usually consists of dry cotton gloves, long-sleeve and loose fitting clothing, and either a canister type or a self-contained breathing apparatus.

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National Ag Day Agriculture Council of America announces 2018 National Ag Day date SOURCE: AGRICULTURE COUNCIL OF AMERICA

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he Agriculture Council of America (ACA) will host National Agriculture Day on March 20. This will mark the 45th anniversary of National Ag Day which is celebrated in classrooms and communities across the country.

The theme for National Ag Day 2018 is “Agriculture: Food For Life.”

On March 20, ACA will host major events in the nation’s capital including an event at the National Press Club as well as a Taste of Agriculture Celebration. Additionally, the ACA will bring approximately 100 college students to Washington to deliver the message of Ag Day. These events honor National Agriculture Day and

mark a nationwide effort to tell the true story of American agriculture and remind citizens that agriculture is a part of all of us.

A number of producers, agricultural associations, corporations, students and government organizations involved in agriculture are expected to participate. National Ag Day is organized by the Agriculture Council of America. ACA is a nonprofit organization composed of leaders in the agricultural, food and fiber community, dedicating its efforts to increasing the public’s awareness of agriculture’s role in modern society.

The National Ag Day program encourages every American to:

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Understand how food and fiber products are produced. Appreciate the role agriculture plays in providing safe, abundant and affordable products. Value the essential role of agriculture in maintaining a strong economy. Acknowledge and consider career opportunities in the agriculture, food and fiber industry. In addition to the events in Washington, D.C. on March 20, the ACA will once again feature the Ag Day Essay Contest.

The winning essay will be presented on National Ag Day. Visit www.agday.org for more information on National Ag Day in 2018. 

Above: The theme for National Ag Day 2018 “Agriculture: Food For Life” logo.

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General Mills, Annie’s Mac & Cheese tap South Dakota farm

BY STEVE KARNOWSKI The Associated Press

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INNEAPOLIS — General Mills announced a deal Tuesday to create South Dakota’s largest organic crop farm as the company works to secure enough organic ingredients to meet growing consumer demand worldwide.

Gunsmoke Farms will convert 34,000 acres — more than 53 square miles — near Pierre to organic by 2020, where it will grow organic wheat for General Mills’ popular Annie’s Macaroni & Cheese line.

General Mills, which is guaranteeing a market for the wheat, is working with Madison, Wisconsin-based Midwestern BioAg to develop the crop rotation and soil-building program needed for such a large farm to go organic.

“We’re kind of obsessed with soil,” Carla Vernon, president of General Mills’ Annie’s unit in Berkeley, California, told The Associated Press ahead of the announcement. “And that’s because we know the power of soil is big.”

Golden Valley, Minnesota-based General Mills, like many other food companies, has ambitious environmental goals, and like other big industry players it has bought

smaller brands and tweaked its own products to appeal to consumers who want more organic and natural products.

It wants to double its organic acreage by 2020 and to cut greenhouse gas emissions 28 percent by 2025 throughout its supply chain all the way down to consumers, because it believes climate change will be bad for business. The company’s chief sustainability officer, Jerry Lynch, said it’s on pace to meet its organic acreage goal well ahead of schedule.

Lynch said the project is one of several sites where General Mills is pilot-testing the same regenerative practices. The company will measure results in sequestering carbon in the soil, increasing biodiversity on the landscape and bringing socio-economic benefits to local communities.

Gunsmoke Farms will also carve out around 3,000 acres of pollinator habitat in cooperation with the Portland, Oregon-based Xerces Society. General Mills and Xerces announced a partnership in 2016 to add more than 100,000 acres of bee and butterfly habitat on or near existing crop lands.

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Above: Boxes of Annie’s Macaroni & Cheese are shown on the shelf at a supermarket in Edina, Minn., Sunday, March 4, 2018. Annie’s is an organic and natural unit of food industry giant General Mills, which announced a deal Tuesday to create a 34,000acre organic farm in South Dakota to supply it with organic wheat that will become pasta for the popular product. (AP Photo/Steve Karnowski)

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F AVOR I T E F AM I L Y

General Mills bought Annie’s — a brand known for its rabbit logo and bunny-shaped snacks — in 2014 for $820 million.

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Gunsmoke

Farms

will become a huge supplier, Vernon

pointed

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that

Annie’s also works with small farms. It’s partnering now with two farmers in Montana who

use

regenerative

practices, and it will roll out single-source, limited-edition organic macaroni and cheese and bunny graham crackers this month.

South Dakota doesn’t have much organic agriculture now

We’re kind of obsessed with soil. And that’s because we know the power of soil is big.

CARLA VERNON, president of General Mills’ Annie’s unit

— just 86 certified farms with

Ingredients

Corned Beef Hash 1 tablespoon coriander seeds 1 tablespoon yellow mustard seeds 1 medium onion, peeled, halved through root 1 large russet potato, peeled, halved crosswise

Corned Beef 2 pounds uncooked corned beef brisket (about 1 small), rinsed, trimmed if fatty, spice packet discarded if included 4 sprigs flat-leaf parsley 3 bay leaves, torn 1 tablespoon black peppercorns

Hash ¼ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus more for serving Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar 4 large eggs Chopped fresh chives (for serving)

Directions Corned Beef

115,780 total acres during the

DO AHEAD: Corned beef and vegetables can be cooked 2 days ahead; keep chilled until ready to use.

2016 growing season, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture

Place corned beef in a large Dutch oven or other heavy pot and add water to cover by 1”. Add parsley sprigs, bay leaves, peppercorns, coriander seeds, and mustard seeds. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover, and simmer, skimming surface often and adding more water to pot as needed to keep meat submerged, until corned beef is tender, 3½–4 hours.

statistics. And a little more than half that is pasture or rangeland rather than crop acres.

Gunsmoke Farms is owned by San Francisco-based TPG, a private global investment company with an interest in sustainability. TPG bought the farm recently from Fargo, North Dakota-based R.D. Offutt Co, best known as a potato company, which used it primarily to grow conventional wheat, corn, soybeans and sunflowers.

Midwestern BioAg will work with local managers on the threeyear process of converting the land to organic.

Gary Zimmer, founder of Midwestern BioAg, said it’s his biggest project yet in 30 years of converting land to organic. He said the land at Gunsmoke Farms needs natural waterways re-established, as well as cover crops, no-till practices and the addition of lots of trace minerals.

Since the area is fairly dry, he said, it needs deeply rooted plants to trap rainwater and to build up organic matter in the soil. The crop rotation will include legumes such as peas, clover and alfalfa, which add nitrogen to fertilize the soil.

“I think everybody’s going to be watching it, so we have to make sure we do a lot of things right,” he said. 

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Add onion and potato to corned beef in pot and cook until vegetables are very tender, 20–25 minutes. Remove onion and potato from pot. Let cool; wrap separately and chill. Let corned beef cool in cooking liquid. Transfer corned beef to an airtight container and add as much cooking liquid as will fit (at least 1 cup). Cover and chill. Discard any remaining aromatics and cooking liquid.

Hash DO AHEAD: Eggs can be poached 2 hours ahead; place in a bowl of ice water and chill. Reheat in barely simmering water 1 minute just before serving.

Remove corned beef from cooking liquid and shred enough to measure 2 cups (reserve any remaining corned beef for sandwiches or snacking).

Preheat oven to 200°. Thinly slice cooked onion and cut cooked potato into ½” pieces; toss in a large bowl with corned beef and ¼ cup parsley. Moisten with cooking liquid if mixture is dry; season with salt and pepper.

Heat 2 Tbsp. butter in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add ½ of corned beef mixture and press into a pancake. Cook undisturbed until underside is brown and crisp, 6–8 minutes. Set a plate over pan and carefully invert pancake onto plate; slide back into pan, pressing back into shape if needed. Cook until second side is brown and crisp, 6–8 minutes. Transfer hash to a rimmed baking sheet (it may break up a little), tent with foil, and keep warm in oven until ready to serve. Repeat with remaining butter and corned beef mixture.

Meanwhile, bring 2” water to a boil in a large saucepan; reduce heat to a gentle simmer and add vinegar. Crack an egg into a small bowl and gently slide egg into water. Repeat with remaining eggs, waiting until whites are opaque before adding the next (about 30 seconds apart). Poach until whites are set and yolks are still runny, about 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer eggs as they are done to paper towels.

Serve eggs over hash, seasoned with salt and pepper and topped with chives and more parsley.

4 Servings • Active Time: 55 min • Total Time: 7 min Courtesy of www.bonappetit.com

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National Ag Day is observed annually. This day is a day for all to recognize and celebrate the abundance provided by agriculture across the United States.

American agriculture plays a very critical economic and food security role in our country.

Farm co-ops, universities, 4-H clubs, agricultural associations, FFA clubs, businesses and other organizations at the city, county and state levels celebrate with a variety of events that give the general public an opportunity to see how their food, clothing and other products get from the farm to you.

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