Tag: rural
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Glyphosate resistant kochia challenges farmers
Kochia has been a weed of concern in South Dakota for almost a century. First introduced to the U.S. as an ornamental plant in 1900, kochia has had plenty of time to become an aggressive weed.
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Fewer rural students head for college. The problem for rural places: Fewer college graduates return
Both North and South Dakota perform well above the national average when it comes to high school graduation rates, but nationwide, graduation rates between rural and urban students are almost too close to call, accepting a margin of error: 83 percent and 86 percent, respectively. However, the discrepancy between rural and urban residents who have…
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The Affordable Care Act: Impacts for Seniors
If you are a senior who currently receives Medicare coverage, then you are in compliance with the Affordable Care Act and don’t need to replace your coverage with a new plan, explained Leacey Brown, SDSU Extension Gerontology Field Specialist.
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LaMoure and Dickey County residents invited to join in on the “Birding Bonanza”
The cackle of snow geese, the sighting of a robin, the melodic call of the meadowlark – all signs of spring! Very welcome signs that we are all longing for after this unusually cold winter! Signs that may lead to put a mark on the checklist.
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SDSU Extension launches Backyard Biodiversity in South Dakota for 2014
SDSU Extension launches Backyard Biodiversity in South Dakota for 2014 this month.
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Citizens’ Institute on Rural Design™ issues request for proposals for rural communities facing design challenges
The Citizens’ Institute on Rural Design™ (CIRD) has issued a request for proposals to rural communities facing design challenges – such as Main Street revitalization, how to manage and direct growth, design community-supportive transportation systems, preserve natural and historic landscapes and buildings, protect working agricultural lands, and provide adequate and affordable housing – who are…
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Record propane prices are an unpleasant surprise
The continued draw on the national propane supply that started in October has hit local pocketbooks in the midst of an extended cold snap.
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Running a sideline business has many benefits
Opening and operating a business on the side occurs for lots of reasons.
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Resources for rural communities, February 3, 2014
The following is from Christine Sorensen, rural development coordinator for the U. S. Department of Agriculture-Rural Development in Pierre, S.D. Read on for valuable resources for rural communities, including several grant opportunities.