Tri-State Neighbor

School years, now and then

Jim Woster

"I am so blessed to have grown up in a wonderful time, in a wonderful place, with wonderful people."

Candy slinging

Terry Woster

"t the height of the rush, we could hardly keep up, and none of the kids liked a bottleneck on the porch steps. It was a wild, exhausting and amazing time."

When your neighbor's success feels like your failure: Breaking free from the comparison trap

Colleen Stegenga

"The bitterness creeps in quietly. It sits in your chest at the co-op when everyone's swapping yield numbers. It flares up at church when someone mentions their kid coming back to farm."

Trade boost: China pledges soybean buys

Katelyn Winberg

South Dakota soybean leaders say they’re watching closely as details emerge from the new U.S.–China trade agreement, but they’re holding off on official comment until the deal is finalized in writing, which they see as essential for a stable, long-term relationship.

Beef debate shows disconnect with consumers

Jaclyn Wilson

"As a producer, my first concern is economics. The majority of consumers I’ve talked to, their first concern is economics. Wait, maybe we aren’t so different after all."

From farm shop to national stage: Caldyn Huper named American Star Finalist

Katelyn Winberg

Alden, Minnesota FFA member Caldyn Huper is a finalist for the American Star in Agricultural Placement award. He'll find out if he was chosen at the National FFA Convention this week.

Harvest ends, new opportunities begin

By Ava Kerner of Burke, S.D.

As October comes to a close, harvest is wrapping up for most farmers across Gregory Country.

From Farm to Flame: Rock County is planting to protect with SoyFoam

Rock County producers donate pails of soy-based firefighting foam to local fire departments

Minnesota libraries awarded grants from seed company program

Two Minnesota library districts are amongst the recipients of the Rural Library Grant program of Rob-See-Co, an independent seed company based in Elkhorn, Nebraska.

4K Cattle Receives Feedyard Commitment to Excellence Award

By Kylee Sellnow, Certified Angus Beef

The Minnesota cattle feeder recognized at Certified Angus Beef’s annual conference

Words that move markets: When policy talk becomes market shock

By Eric Jennings, South Dakota Cattlemen's Association Past President

"I don’t fault the president for not understanding the complexities of the cattle industry. I do fault him for demonstrating his ignorance about our industry and failing to work with and listen to producers and industry associations that do understand."

Beef debate shows disconnect with consumers

Jaclyn Wilson

"As a producer, my first concern is economics. The majority of consumers I’ve talked to, their first concern is economics. Wait, maybe we aren’t so different after all."

From farm shop to national stage: Caldyn Huper named American Star Finalist

Katelyn Winberg

Alden, Minnesota FFA member Caldyn Huper is a finalist for the American Star in Agricultural Placement award. He'll find out if he was chosen at the National FFA Convention this week.

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Harvest ends, new opportunities begin

By Ava Kerner of Burke, S.D.

As October comes to a close, harvest is wrapping up for most farmers across Gregory Country.

Farmers give back to wrestling roots

Katelyn Winberg

Two young farmers are proving that rural pride and wrestling grit go hand in hand.

Township Trailblazer: Mark Reindl – A servant’s heart

By Loree Gaikowski, SDATAT Legislative Director

Ranching in South Dakota takes a special kind of person. It takes grit, resilience, a strong work ethic, and perhaps most importantly, a good sense of humor.

Beresford FFA member named national proficiency finalist

One South Dakota FFA member is in the running for a national proficiency award at the National FFA Convention next week.

Farmers on cutting edge of fashion

Brent Olson

One of my many flaws is that most mornings I take a few minutes to read bits and pieces of the New York Times. Lately I've been kind of captivated by the fashion section.

Sturgis FFA member prepares for national public speaking contest

Next week, Bennett Gordon will become the fourth of his siblings to participate in the speaking event at the national FFA convention.

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Top U.S. contenders flock to Nebraska for sheep shearing contest

Kristen Sindelar

“Our job is shearing the sheep, making a product for the farmer to sell. On an average day, you just want to shear and keep your stamina, to be steady.”

Summer 2025 brought high winds, heavy rain and average temperatures

Katelyn Winberg

As harvest winds down across the region, National Weather Service officials say the 2025 growing season brought no shortage of storms, but few temperature extremes.

Complaints, rumors run wild in cattle industry despite record prices

Jaclyn Wilson

"It boggles my mind right now that we are getting prices for cattle like I have never seen, yet we are griping and complaining worse than anything I’ve seen before."

An irrevocable trust cannot be changed or revoked

Michael Baron

Dear Michael: We set up a mineral trust for ourselves and our children back before the oil took off. My wife and I have acted as trustees for this trust, as well as the original grantors. We had set up the income so I and/or my wife are to receive 75 percent of the income from an irrevocable…

Fundamentals of cattle feeding becoming technical

Kristen Sindelar

Midwest Messenger contacted different companies across the U.S. that are revolutionizing livestock management, specifically for cattle feedlot producers. Read on to learn what they're doing for modern cattle feeders.

Xyway offers broader time frame, more flexibility for disease management

Unexpected challenges call for increased options when it comes to disease management in corn fields. To help growers stay ahead of disease pressure, FMC has expanded application options for Xyway fungicide to now include side-dress usage.

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