Sioux Falls Farm Show

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1

Row crop

Crops planted in defined rows and harvested for grain or seed, such as corn, soybeans and sorghum. Most planter, sprayer and combine exhibits at the Sioux Falls Farm Show are built around row-crop production.

2

No-till and strip-till

Conservation tillage systems that leave residue on the surface. No-till plants directly into undisturbed soil, while strip-till clears a narrow band for seed placement; exhibitors show toolbars, row cleaners and residue managers for both.

3

Cover crop

A non-cash crop grown between cash crops to protect soil, cycle nutrients and suppress weeds. Seed and drill exhibitors at the show present cover-crop mixes for Upper Midwest rotations.

4

Precision agriculture

Hardware and software that place inputs at variable rates and record field data. At this show it covers guidance displays, sensors, application controllers and cloud farm-management platforms.

5

Variable-rate application (VRA)

Applying seed, fertilizer or crop protection at rates that change across a field based on prescription maps. VRA is a common demo topic for sprayer and spreader exhibitors.

6

Autosteer and GPS guidance

Receivers and controllers that steer a tractor or combine along repeating passes. Guidance accuracy, repeatability and RTK correction options are routine questions at the show.

7

Section control

Automatic shutoff of individual boom or planter sections to avoid overlap. Buyers compare section count, turn compensation and compatibility with existing displays.

8

ISOBUS

A standard that lets implements, terminals and tractors from different brands communicate. ISOBUS compatibility is a practical checklist item when comparing displays and controllers.

9

Yield monitor and field data

Sensors and software that log yield by location during harvest. Exhibitors pair yield data with soil tests and application records to build next-season prescriptions.

10

Crop protection

Herbicide, fungicide and insecticide programs, plus adjuvants and application stewardship. At the show, representatives discuss resistance management and pre-emergence timing for corn and soybeans.

11

Seed treatment and biologicals

Coatings and biological products applied to seed or soil to protect seedlings and support root health. Product claims, trial data and compatibility with existing programs are typical booth conversations.

12

Soil test and soil health

Laboratory analysis of nutrients, pH and organic matter, plus practices such as reduced tillage. Exhibitors use soil data to justify variable-rate lime and fertilizer programs.

13

Grain handling and storage

Augers, grain carts, bin systems, dryers and aeration fans used after harvest. Upper Midwest buyers compare capacity, horsepower and drying cost.

14

Livestock handling

Chutes, alleys, tubs and sorting systems that move cattle or hogs safely. South Dakota exhibitors also show fencing, watering and confinement equipment.

15

Forage and hay equipment

Mowers, rakes, balers and wrappers for alfalfa and grass hay. Haylage and baleage systems appear alongside traditional dry-hay equipment.

16

Tile drainage

Perforated pipe installed below the field to remove excess water. Drainage contractors and equipment suppliers discuss spacing, outlets and yield response.

17

Pivot irrigation

Overhead irrigation machines that rotate around a central point. At the show, dealers compare nozzle packages, variable-rate control and remote monitoring.

18

Growing degree days (GDD)

Heat units accumulated above a crop-specific base temperature, used to predict development stages. Agronomists at the show tie GDD to hybrid maturity and spray timing.

19

Farm management software

Platforms for field records, contracts, inventory and financials. Exhibitors demonstrate mobile data entry and integration with machinery telematics.

20

Telematics

Remote monitoring of machine location, fuel, diagnostics and field activity. Dealers use telematics dashboards to sell service plans and uptime support.