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Ariana Schumacher

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Ariana is a reporter for Agweek based out of South Dakota. She graduated from South Dakota State University in 2022 with a double major in Agricultural Communications and Journalism, with a minor in Animal Science. She is currently a graduate student at SDSU, working towards her Masters of Mass Communications degree. She enjoys reporting on all things agriculture and sharing the stories that matter to both the producers and the consumers.

The Master of Science Global Ag Leadership is a one-year program that takes place in the classroom and on trips around the world.
Joe Camp, director of managed programs at Commstock Investments spoke at the Watertown Winter Farm Show on February 12 and said there’s a lot of risk involved for producers throughout the markets right now.
Alfalfa weevils in Montana have developed insecticide resistance, and there are some indications that it could happen in western South Dakota as well.
Cell-cultivated-protein food products would have been considered adulterated food under South Dakota House Bill 1077, which passed the House and Senate but was vetoed by Gov. Larry Rhoden.
Madalyn Shires, SDSU Extension Plant Pathology Specialist, shares what corn and soybean diseases have been on the rise in South Dakota the past few years.
Aaron and Tanya Svec of Estelline, South Dakota, raise Belted Galloway cattle with conservation practices in mind. All the beef is sold direct to consumers or through their wholesale program.
At the Blair Farm near Dayton, Iowa, a family has been utilizing their drainage water recycling system for over three years. The project consists of a pond and irrigation setup.
In 2023, Annabel Coudron of Marshall, Minnesota, received her starter flock through the U.S. Targhee Sheep Association. Now her breeding program continues to grow.
Michael Gonda, professor in the Department of Animal Science at South Dakota State University, explains some of the traits producers should look at when determining what bull is a good fit for their operation.
Cody Zilverberg, consulting scientist at Dakota Lakes Research Farm says they have been utilizing virtual fencing on 75 cattle. It has worked well with their grazing management practices.
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