Broadcaster Press 5 June 11, 2019 www.broadcasteronline.com Listening for God By Richard P. Holm, MD How do any of us cope with the catastrophes of life? Years ago, a couple faced the tragedy of an accidental death of their only young child. Even though most marriages don’t survive such an insult, this one did. Between the woman and man, there was love, forgiveness, and plenty of help from the people of their church. The people of the congregation, like the wings of a mother hen, surrounded the couple with support, comfort, and warmth. a faith-based underpinning. However, I think there are other more convincing reasons than this to believe in God. I am reassured of God’s presence when watching a religious based rehabilitation program successfully help men find their way back from drug or alcohol abuse. The leaders, who fill a mentor role, teach “It’s not just about you. . . it’s about loving others and loving God.” I am reassured when studying the complexity of the human heart and the way the heart muscle, valves, and arteries interact while sending blood with oxygen and nutrition to every cell in the body. I am reassured when our Hopeful Spirit Chorale sings, bringing spiritual connection to the hearts, and tears to the eyes of those listening and singing. I am reassured when a church, mosque, or synagogue full of people saying a wisdom prayer such as the Lord’s Prayer in unison, vibrates the souls of the congregation. I am reassured when watching a flock of birds or a school of fish move together and change direction as if one organism, in synchrony by some ancient and holy spirit. for people through the years, I have had to rely on science with which to help resolve health problems people face. Observing people, especially as they reach the end of their lives, I realized that often science is simply not enough. There is a deeper place where people need to go for help when the end is near. In my view, if we listen very carefully, the spiritual realm is all around. For many, this Divine Essence provides great help and meaning. We need to open our spiritual ears for that Holy Something that resides outside our scientific understanding. Bee Production & Management Featured during South Dakota State Horticultural Society Annual Meeting is June 24, 2019 in Sturgis BROOKINGS, S.D. – The South Dakota State Horticultural Society will host its annual Business Meeting and Workshop June 24, 2019 in Sturgis at the Belle Joli Winery (3951 Vanocker Canyon Road). The meeting begins at 10 a.m. (Mountain). The featured presenter is Jon Kieckhefer, owner Kieckhefer Apiaries, who whose presentation will focus on bee production and management. “As the number of hobbyist beekeepers continues to increase, understanding hive management, the dynamics of large-scale beekeeping and the value of bees is becoming more important,” David Graper, S.D. State Horticultural Society Treasurer. Researchers found that no Kieckhefer began keeping honeybees in 2001. society has survived more than In one famous interview of Kieckhefer’s primary work is producing pedithree generations without a Mother Theresa the interviewer greed, instrument-inseminated queens as breeding religious foundation including asked her how she prays. “I stock for honeybee queen breeders. In addition, belief in prayer, afterlife, and listen,” was her response. “What he raises honeybees, bumblebees, mason bees and ritual. One interpretation of this does God say in return?” was the leafcutter bees for sale and pollination, operating data argues that religion serves next question. “He listens,” was as Kieckhefer Apiaries. the function of helping a society the answer. “I run hives from the Big Stone Lake area down continue, thus implying religion to near Sioux Falls, and from my home west of endures due to survival advanFor free and easy access to Volga, east to central Minnesota,” he said. tage. Some critics of organized the entire Prairie Doc® library, Bee production in South Dakota religion argue just because we visit www.prairiedoc.org and Production and management of bees in general, have the need for a spiritual follow The Prairie Doc® on and honeybees in particular, is significant in South connection doesn’t mean that Facebook, Instagram and TwitDakota and the northern plains. God exists. I contend that the ter featuring On Call with the South Dakota ranks fourth in honey production opposite is true. Even though Prairie Doc® a medical Q&A in the United States, with approximately 255,000 atrocities have been done in the show streaming on Facebook honeybee hives managed in South Dakota at least name of religion, I am reassured and broadcast on SDPTV most for the summer months each year. of God’s presence by the fact Thursdays at 7 p.m. central. “The vast majority of those hives are in migratothat societies do better with As a medical doctor caring ry operations and move out of state for the winter, most making a circuitous journey from South Dakota to Texas or Louisiana, then to California, back to Texas or north to the Pacific Northwest, before returning to South Dakota,” Graper explained. Graper added that honeybees pollinate a number of crops under contracts, and even more without contracts. “Managing hives to meet the needs of producers, and the businesses of producing bees and products from hives, are specialized agricultural operations in their own rights, but beekeeping has become esBROOKINGS, S.D. – SDSU Extension is hosting BROOKINGS, S.D. – For many South Dakota sential to a number of crops,” Graper said. open house agronomy meetings in eight South farmers, wet conditions have forced the need to Registration information: Dakota locations, to address the current state of change planting plans. In some cases, crops are Pre-registration is required and due by June farming due to excessive moisture. being planted in areas that were not planned for 17, 2019. See our Facebook group page for more These meetings will be come-and-go style, with that crop this year. One factor in the moving of information and the registration form, visit Faceno formal presentations. Agriculture producers crops that should not be overlooked is carryover, book and search South Dakota State Horticultural are encouraged to bring their questions and conexplained Paul Johnson, SDSU Extension Weed Sci- Society. cerns regarding delayed planting, forages, cover The registration fee for the morning program is crop mixtures, herbicides, insurance, etc. Experts ence Coordinator. “With the cool damp spring, chemicals do not $20 for Society members and $25 for non-members. will be on hand to answer questions and provide break down fast but after the weather warms up Lunch is on your own, the winery is close to downaccess to additional resources. SDSU ice cream and then it is wet the breakdown is increased,” he town Sturgis. will be provided and no registration is necessary. explained. “So just because there was a lot of moisAfter lunch, attendees may chose to participate Dates-Locations-Times ture this spring does not mean there is no concern in a winery tour and wine tasting for an additional Armour: June 10, 2019, Douglas County Courtfee of $10. house (706 Braddock St.) Community Rm. from 2 about carryover.” Johnson encourages producers to review reto 4 p.m. Quality products, affordable prices! Tabor: June 10, 2019, Tabor Legion Hall (North cords to understand whether the ground being planted have a carryover restriction for the crop Lidice Street) from 6 to 8 p.m. Call today, start tomorrow! Madison: June 12, 2019, Lake County 4-H Center planning to plant. Fortunately, when it comes to carryover con(1000 Egan Ave. S.) from 2 to 4 p.m. cerns, last year’s weather is more important than Marion: June 13, 2019, Marion Legion Hall this year. “If it was warm, which it was in most (South Broadway Avenue) from 2 to 4 p.m. of the state, that is good for carryover,” Johnson Beresford: June 13, 2019: Southeast Research explained. “Again, if it was wetter than normal, that Farm (29974 University Road) from 6 to 8 p.m. also will help with carryover concerns.” Mitchell: June 17, 2019, Mitchell Technical InIf the field is located in an area that was warm stitute, Nordby Trades Center (1800 E. Spruce St.) and wet, Johnson said this year’s risk of carryofrom 10 a.m. to Noon ver is decreased. “This does not mean carryover Kimball: June 17, 2019, Kimball Legion Hall Discount on restrictions should not be fallowed, but if the tim(Main Street) from 2 to 4 p.m. All Services ing is real close, there is not as much concern that Wessington Springs: June 18, 2019, Jerauld County Courthouse (205 Wallace Ave. S.) Commu- carryover will be a problem.” When growers apply residuals this year, Johnnity Rm. from 2 to 4 p.m. son reminds them that if the rotation has changed, For more information, contact Sara Bauder, • Roofing • Siding SDSU Extension Agronomy Field Specialist at 605- carryover for next year also needs to be taken into account for next year’s crop. 995-7378 or by email. • Gutters • Decks Bring Your Agronomy Questions for SDSU Extension Staff to Answer During Open House Near You Is Herbicide Carryover a Concern in Wet Weather 15% SDSU Extension Ag Economics Dialogues Webinar Focus on the 2018 Farm Bill Commodity Safety Net Decisions & Market Outlook BROOKINGS, S.D. – SDSU Extension will host Ag mist, will highlight updates to the ARC and PLC Economics Dialogues Webinar, whichawill focus on Tune-Up! safety net programs included in the Save $30 on Summer AC commodity the 2018 farm bill commodity safety net decisions 2018 farm bill. He will also highlight other major and market outlook, June 14, 2019 from 10 a.m. changes made to the farm bill and their impact on to Noon (central). In addition to the webinar, the states across the central United States. Just give us a call live in Sioux Ag Economics Dialogues will be heldand we’ll Jack Davis, SDSU Extension Crops Business Falls at the SDSU Extension a qualified send out Regional Center (2001 Management Field Specialist will discuss current E. 8th Street). grain commodity supply and demand. He will also Service Technician like "This webinar is designed to provide agriculdiscuss the most recent U.S. Department of Agriture producers an Tyler, toon Agricultural Risk update make sure your culture - World Agricultural Supply and Demand Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) Estimates Report, which will be released the week AC unit is ready for those safety net programs that are part of the 2018 Farm of June 10. hot summer South Dakota Bill along with a current commodity outlook. Pro“Producers holding 2018 crop in the bin and Tyler Reiser ducers must stay well informed on these changes those with 2019 crops to market may use differdays and save $30!* Service Technician and trends to make prudent decisions when ent marketing tools based on the information and enrolling in either ARC or PLC,” explained Heather 13 years experience numbers released,” Gessner explained. Gessner, SDSU Extension Livestock Business ManRegistration information agement Field Specialist. 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