A full slate of activities are planned to promote agriculture and South Dakota’s farmers at DakotaFest in Mitchell, Aug. 18-20. In addition to listening to Senator Thune and Representative Herseth-Sandlin in a panel, and taking in the beef booth, I plan to hit the following stops this week. I’m geared up for a fun time at DakotaFest to celebrate agriculture. If you’re in Mitchell, S.D. this week, be sure to look me up!

Tuesday, Aug 18, from 11 am to 1 pm, the South Dakota Corn Growers (SDCGA) and South Dakota Corn Utilization Council (SDCUC) will host the free Sweet Corn Feed at the SD Corn tent (Lot 118)

Wednesday, Aug 19, from noon until 4pm, the South Dakota Soybean Research & Promotion Council (SDSRPC) and the South Dakota Soybean Association (SDSA) are sponsoring the Annual Soy Biodiesel Ice Cream Social. Stop by the Biodiesel Tent (Lot 845) for free SDSU ice cream, live music by Dan Mahar, soy cookies and doughnuts, free samples of soy products and several chances to win soy biodiesel.

Wednesday, Aug. 19, is SDCGA Membership Appreciation Day at DakotaFest. Members should stop by the SD Corn tent to sign up for a members-only prize drawing.

Thursday, Aug. 20, is Ethanol Day at the SD Corn tent.