Broadcaster Press 13 March 17, 2015 www.broadcasteronline.com NATIONAL AG WEEK SD Farm ranch families years, they may apply to be recognized as a Master Gardener Endowment & Ranch Recognition HURON, S.D. – Farm and who have enjoyed ownership of their South Dakota farm or ranch for 100 or 125 years have the opportunity to be honored on Thursday, Sept. 3, during the South Dakota State Fair in Huron. Agriculture has long been the foundation of South Dakota history. The South Dakota Farm Bureau (SDFB) and the South Dakota Department of Agriculture (SDDA) would like to recognize and honor these longstanding South Dakota families. To qualify as a South Dakota Century Farm or Ranch, a family must have retained continuous ownership of at least 80 acres of original farmland for 100 years or more. If the family ownership of land has reached 125 Quasquicentennial Farm or Ranch. Documentation of the original date of purchase must be included with the application. Application forms are available online at www.sdfbf.org by clicking “All About Ag” and then “CenturyQuasquicentennial Farm & Ranch Program” or call the SDFB at (605) 353-8052. The deadline to apply is Thursday, Aug. 13, 2015. The South Dakota Farm & Ranch Recognition program was initiated in 1984 by the SDFB. Since then, the SDDA has joined the program. There have been 2,770 century farms and ranches and 250 quasquicentennial farms and ranches recognized thus far. n SDSU iGROW ‘Excellence in Ag’ Scholarship Feed Energy announced that for the fourth consecutive year it is offering two $2,500 “Excellence in Ag” scholarships to students studying agriculture at a college or university in the Midwest. Interested students can find more information and apply for the scholarship online. The application deadline is April 30. To be eligible students must meet specific requirements, including attending a college or university in one of the following states: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota or South Dakota. They must have an agriculture- n PROTOCOLS, From Page ? of 3 hours minimum with 5 to 6 hours of heat detection being better. Recommended heat detection protocols for heifers include: related major, be a sophomore, junior, senior or graduate student, and have a 3.0 to 4.0 GPA. The two scholarship recipients will be chosen based on their references, resume and a two-page essay. “We are proud to offer the Scholarship because we believe funding ag education is critical for the future of so many areas of our society,” said Joseph P. Riley, executive vice president. “By supporting our students as they develop knowledge in the many different aspects of agriculture, we can indirectly contribute to the larger bioeconomy, particularly in the Midwest.” Master Gardeners volunteer their time at McCorey Gardens in Brookings. PHOTOS COURTESY OF iGROW BROOKINGS, S.D. - Each year, South Dakota Master Gardeners and Master Gardener groups are eligible to receive funds from the South Dakota Master Gardener Endowment for projects that support or promote gardening education and experience.  The South Dakota State Master Gardeners Executive Board determines the amount of funds available each year and selects the worthy applications.  Applications can be found at iGrow. Applications are due by March 20, 2015 and should be submitted electronically to David Graper by mail at David Graper, Box 2140C, Brookings, SD  57007. The South Dakota Endowment Grant program was developed in honor of Mr. Earl Dailey, a Pennington County Master Gardener who envisioned the establishment of this endowment and award program.  Dozens of grants have been disbursed since 2006 when the first grants were awarded. Grant recipients are expected to provide a brief presentation at the State Master Gardener Annual Update, to be held in Pierre this year in September. n SDSU iGROW n SD Ag Connection 1 Shot PG (Prostaglandin) 7 Day CIDR® - PG MGA® - PG Heat Detect and Time AI (TAI) Protocols: These protocols include a combination of both heat detection and timed insemination. Heifers observed in heat should be inseminated 6 to 12 hours after standing heat. Heat detection should be done for approximately 3 days after PG injection, all heifers not showing heat will be given an injection of GnRH and inseminated (i.e. timed insemination). 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When considering these protocols, synchronize no more females than can be inseminated in a 3 to 4 hour period of time. Recommended Fixed-Time AI protocols include: 7-day CO-Synch + CIDR® 5-day CO-Synch+ CIDR® MGA® - PG 14-day CIDR® - PG For more information related to estrous synchronization, contact Robin Salverson, SDSU Extension Cow/Calf Field Specialist at 605.374.4177 or Dr. George Perry, SDSU Extension Beef Reproductive Management Specialist at 605.688.5456. n South Dakota Department of Agriculture Tell them you saw it in the Broadcaster! We are an Equal Opportunity Employer AG SERVICE 605-665-3691 • 1-800-456-5528 Farmers Mutual Hail provides the insurance products you need to protect your farm. Whether it is your home, machinery, crops, or vehicles, our agents are ready to tailor an insurance package that is right for you. Farmers Mutual Hail has the coverage you need and the service you expect. 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