Agriculture.

PIERRE, S.D. – Signs are pointing to South Dakota having more serious talks about protecting the state’s waterways from agriculture

LEXINGTON, NE – Tyson Foods, America’s largest meat supplier, is planning to close one of its largest beef-processing plants in

LAS VEGAS, NV – Miss Rodeo America, Inc. announced that, out of an abundance of caution following recent outbreaks of

STURGIS, S.D. – Several pre-NFR events have been postponed and will have their locations re-evaluated due to an equine herpesvirus

Signs are pointing to South Dakota having more serious talks about protecting the state’s waterways from agriculture runoff. It has

As much as 80% of South Dakota waterways are polluted. One legislator is suggesting it’s time to get serious about

SIOUX FALLS — South Dakota Republican Gov. Larry Rhoden pushed back Thursday on a lawmaker’s suggestion that the agricultural industry

Exposure to “forever chemicals” has increased cases of cancer among firefighters. The newest alternative is PFAS-free STURGIS, S.D. – A

There will be a 45 day public comment period after publication in the Federal Register WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Democratic National Committee has enlisted a trio of South Dakota ag producers for a new mini-documentary

If there is one part of the policy agenda of President Donald Trump that is affecting South Dakota the most,

As the federal government reopens, South Dakota farmers are getting some clarity, too, with a Farm Bill extension. But support

KANSAS CITY, MO — South Dakota youth did well at this years National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) Fed Steer Shootout held

KANSAS CITY, MO. — Young cattle producers from around the world competed in the Young Breeders Competition, held in conjunction with

Some believe that long-lasting condensation trails left in the sky by high-flying aircraft are actually “chemtrails” consisting of chemical or biological agents, undisclosed to the

DENVER, CO – The Western Landowners Alliance (WLA) has announced the launch of the Ranch Managers Guild, a new professional association

Report says imported lamb is displacing U.S. production, eroding profitability, and threatening the long-term viability of the domestic sheep industry

The move comes after both feeder and calf markets continue to see lower prices while consumer beef prices remain high

BROOKINGS, S.D. – South Dakota State University Extension is offering virtual suicide prevention training for ranch and farm families called

STURGIS, S.D.  – Though the stated goal from President Donald Trump was to bring retail beef prices down for U.S.

Rural-centric organizations remain worried about the loss of family farms and how it changes a town’s identity, and they hope

Like most of South Dakota, Walworth County is built on farming. To the east of Selby, the county seat, vast

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration is quadrupling the tariff rate quota on Argentine beef to 80,000 metric tons in a bid

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency Offices will resume core operations on Thursday (Oct. 23,

MILES CITY, MT. — A semi-truck hauling cattle tipped over late Wednesday night on Garryowen Road near Miles City, blocking the roadway and prompting a large

“Packers and retailers unlimited access to cheaper imports exploits producers on one end of the beef supply chain and consumers

STURGIS, S.D. – A Sturgis youth is among those selected to receive a scholarship after placing first in each of

PHILIP, S.D. – Every fall, The Cattle Business Weekly newspaper based in Philip, releases its Top 10 Industry Leaders list.

Pennington County Sheriff’s Office announces reward after week passes with no arrests RAPID CITY, S.D. – Bringing a horse killer

BROOKINGS, S.D. – Oct. 15, 2025 – The South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station and South Dakota State Foundation Seed Stocks

PIERRE, S.D. – Student athletes from 47 South Dakota high schools and eight universities will benefit from the Build Your

Plaintiffs argued packers manipulated supply and pricing data that reduced competition in the market, harming both cattle producers and consumers

STURGIS, S.D. – The rising costs of replacing, repairing and maintaining road infrastructure in Meade County has been an ongoing

OKATON, S.D. – When snow covers the frozen ground, and most South Dakota farmers have sold or stored their products

WASHINGTON, D.C. –  The government shutdown is getting attention, but farmers and ranchers in South Dakota also wonder where things

PIERRE, S.D. – In the rolling prairies and small towns of South Dakota, access to health care remains a stubborn

South Dakota faces a pressing issue as woody plants encroach upon its grasslands, displacing native vegetation PIERRE, S.D. – When

Meatpacker claims rendering consultant steered contract for personal gain, caused $8.5M in overruns ABERDEEN, S.D. – A consultant hired by

A plan in Congress will make faster line speeds permanent at meat processing plants. Unions say that would result in

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The U.S. District Court for the Fourth District of South Dakota has denied much of the

South and North Dakota are among the nation’s leading soybean producers. Farmers are asking for emergency federal taxpayer money to

BILLINGS, MT – A true all-around cowboy, Hank Franzen began his rodeo career at an early age. He earned the

BILLINGS, MT – The Tooke Ranch, a legendary name in Montana rodeo, has been named as among the Great Montana

HURON, S.D. – The government shutdown has many concerned about food benefits, pay and services from the federal government. For

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Nearly half of U.S. Department of Agriculture employees will be furloughed during the federal government shutdown, though

Neighboring state’s top legal official had indicated ‘all options’ were being explored to compel eminent domain for carbon dioxide transmission

PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley appreciates North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley’s decision not to pursue

Spotted Horse thrives as a community pillar and must-stop destination for tourists driving by, as well as motorcyclists heading to

North Dakota is joining neighboring states like South Dakota, in welcoming large farms which dramatically boost livestock production but come

Supreme Champion Ram at the 2025 Newell Ram Show was shown by Chapman Rambouillet of Bison, S.D. Supreme Champion Ewe

NEWELL, S.D. – Tariffs, an international trade war and other market conditions are creating great volatility across the South Dakota

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The wait may be over for some livestock producers who suffered losses from floods or wildfires in

The food giant is tapping into stewardship of natural resources as a means of responsible beef sourcing CHICAGO, IL –

NEWELL, SD – Among the largest and most notable fall ram and ewe sales in the U.S. is the Newell

MINNEAPOLIS, MN – The deadline to submit a claim in the $83.5 million settlement against beef packer JBS is Monday,

RAPID CITY, S.D. – South Dakota is among a select group of rural states where the country’s postal workers are

HARDING COUNTY, S.D. – Ralph, South Dakota, had a general store, a post office, a Lutheran church, a cemetery and

After a decades-long career in rodeo photography, and a life well-lived, Jerry Gustafson passed away on September 1 STURGIS, S.D.

DENVER, CO – The American Sheep Industry Association (ASI) has been selected to receive funding through the U.S. Department of

FREEMAN, S.D. – Turner County officials will hold a September 23 Board of Adjustment hearing to decide whether the Dakota

HURON, S.D. – Students compete to win up to $15,000 in scholarship dollars during the Farming for the Future Social

Public Utilities Commission race heating up with candidacies of Don Haggar, Jim Mehlhaff; Amanda Radke also considered potential candidate PIERRE,

RAPID CITY, S.D. – The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) Commission will hold their regular September meeting at

Study links space data to ag, ranching, and drought planning in South Dakota BROOKINGS, S.D. – South Dakota State University

PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota no longer trails the country in the number of goods it’s exporting to the rest

The Legislature’s property tax task force, created earlier this year, has at least two more meetings scheduled in 2025 HURON,

NEWELL, S.D. – The  Annual Newell Labor Day Celebration that got its start in 1959, packs lots of events into

LENNOX, S.D. – Just 20 minutes away from South Dakota’s biggest city is an unexpected oasis. Chickens and geese freely

WASHINGTON, D.C. – According to the state veterinarian in South Dakota, officials seeking information about a reported case of New

RAPID CITY, S.D. – The 80th Central States Fair is open for business in Rapid City with the midway lighting

STURGIS, S.D. – The annual Black Hills Steam & Gas Threshing Bee coming up this weekend east of Sturgis is

In addition to Griffin’s replacement of former CEO Lee Blank, the letter notes Summit has a “new senior leadership team”

“MAHA Moms” are pressuring Kennedy to follow up on campaign promises to limit exposure to chemicals in the food supply,

LEXINGTON, KY – Much has been written recently about the strength of the current cattle market. With beef cow inventory

PIERRE, S.D. – A new executive director will be joining the South Dakota Beef Industry Council. In this key leadership

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Corn production is up 13% from last year, forecast at 16.7 billion bushels; soybean growers are expected

UNION CENTER, S.D. – As fall begins to beckon, there’s one last hurrah in the community of Union Center that

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Specialty crop insurance providers are getting a $30 million dollar injection from the federal government and U.S.

HURON, S.D. – The Value Added Agriculture Development Center (VAADC) will host the 26th Annual Value Added Agriculture Center Day

BROOKINGS, S.D. – The Animal Science Department at South Dakota State University (SDSU) has become the first four-year animal science

Philip, S.D.–  Join the S.D. Specialty Producers Association (SDSPA) for an engaging and practical field day focused on transitioning to