Gabe Brown: Healing People Through Soil
Gabe Brown is a powerhouse of soil health. But he feels that he can only have his voice today because he began with failure.
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SDSU’s Pete Bauman – Embracing Ecology with Humanity and Flexibility
by Cassidy Spencer Pete Bauman, SDSU Extension Natural Resources Field Specialist, often emphasizes Aldo Leopold’s approach that “the key...
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Healing the Land and Intergenerational Farming
Many tenets of traditional North American farming have convinced generational farmers that much more labor is required to maintain land.
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Mastering the Economics of Farming - Lori Tonak - Resilience Rodeo
On today’s “Resilience Rodeo”, Lori Tonak shares lessons she’s learned from working with producers throughout SD on the economic side of...
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The Economy of the Rhizosphere
Understanding the rhizosphere, that eighth of inch area surrounding a plant’s roots, with Dr. Andrea Jilling.
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We Can't Control the Weather, but We Can Improve Our Understanding
Learn how workshops can transform lives and land, bringing resilience in the face of unpredictable weather.
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Resilience Rodeo - Justin Thompson - It's for the whole family
Justin Thompson and his family have gone from bison to cattle, and from 8 pastures to 44 in their journey to more resilient grasslands
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Resilience Rodeo - Levi & Crystal Neuharth - It just takes one fence to get started.
For this week’s “Resilience Rodeo”, Levi and Crystal Neuharth share their belief in the importance of education and experience for families
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From the Ground Up: Johnston, Iowa’s Soil Health Revolution for a Resilient Future
Soil Quality Restoration (SQR) program, in Johnston, Iowa, is creating a healthier environment backed by a generous grant of $125,000.
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Resilience Rodeo - Ray Effling - Revitalizing Soils, Nurturing Nature
On this week’s “Resilience Rodeo," Ray Effling shares that making good numbers doesn’t mean that grasslands are benefiting.
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Resilience Rodeo - Mark Hollenbeck - The Transition to Sustainable Ranching Operations
Mark Hollenbeck chimes in for this week’s “Resilience Rodeo” on learning to enjoy ranching with his family through better practices.
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Hot off the Press! USDA-NRCS In South Dakota Announces Conservation Innovation Grants
Producers and partners, please be aware that the USDA-NRCS in South Dakota has announced a Request for Proposals by the end of June 2023
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Resilience Rodeo - John Egleston - Twice-Over Grazing Systems
For this week’s “Resilience Rodeo”, rancher John Egleston shares how he’s found success in twice-over grazing systems.
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The 2022 Derecho: Devastation Reminiscent of the Dust Bowl
In May last year, Dan Mehlhaf heard a strong storm was on it’s way, he watched in disbelief as daylight turned to darkness in seconds.
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Resilience Rodeo - Dugan Bad Warrior - The Importance of the Pasture
For this weeks “Resilience Rodeo”, Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe member Dugan Bad Warrior shares how he changed his to focus to the pasture.
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Remembering the Day of the Derecho
I remember last year my friend from South Dakota sent me some images and video of a dust storm that caused havoc across South Dakota.
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Resilience Rodeo: Doug Hansen shares how quickly native species return with the proper management.
For this week’s “Resilience Rodeo”, rancher Doug Hansen talks about the importance of native species in the grasslands.
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Resilience Rodeo - Brad Magness Sr. - The Importance of Diversity in Pastures
Since purchasing his first piece of ground in 1979, Brad Magness Sr. has been focused on rotation.
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Dynamic Soil Properties & Why They Matter
Soil health affects crop and forage production, which is the primary source of income for most ranchers and farmers.
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Resilience Rodeo - Jay Hermann - the importance of seeing positives & negatives to guide producers
An Area Rangeland Management Specialist for South Dakota’s NRCS, Jay does not ranch himself but rather has seen and experienced the successe
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