Spring is finally here

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Spring is finally here, and for many of us that brings the joy of returning to outdoor activities, planning summer vacations, and… well, allergies. Depending on the allergen, people can suffer from allergies any time of year, but spring is a particularly common time in our part of the world to hear my patients complain of seasonal allergies.
Spring is finally here

Cultivar, hybrid, variety or heirloom

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So many decisions, so little time. Seed catalogues are appearing in mailboxes by the dozens. So many choices? Red or yellow? Determinate or indeterminate? Hybrid, variety, cultivar, or heirloom? What do these terms mean?
Cultivar, hybrid, variety or heirloom

Zip Codes Matter

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Those of us who make our homes in the rural midwest understand that we face medical challenges our countrymen in more populated areas don’t. For example, there are two pediatric rheumatologists in the whole state of South Dakota.
Zip Codes Matter

Balancing Old Wisdom with New Ideas on the Farm

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Bridging the Gap: Generational Differences in Farm Management Farming is more than just an occupation— it’s a way of life, often passed down from generation to generation. However, as farms transition from one generation to the next, differing perspectives on management, innovation, and farm direction can lead to friction within the family.
Balancing Old Wisdom with New Ideas on the Farm

The Hands of 4-H

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There is an ancient Chinese proverb that states: “Tell me, and I will forget, show me, and I will remember. Involve me, and I will understand.” Community service learning is the Hands of 4-H.
The Hands of 4-H

My Journey to Becoming a Hospitalist

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When I first moved to Brookings, the primary care physicians took care of their own patients in the hospital. We would round on patients in the morning before clinic or try to sneak over during lunch or after clinic.
My Journey to Becoming a Hospitalist
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