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SPEARFISH, SD – The South Dakota Stockgrowers Association is holding its 131st Annual Convention and Tradeshow, November 3rd and 4th in Spearfish. Registration begins on Thursday at 8:30 a.m. Jeremiah […]
PIERRE, SD – The South Dakota Master Lamb Producers Association recognized sheep producers from Alexandria, South Dakota, and Wessington Springs, South Dakota, during this year’s South Dakota Sheep Growers Annual […]
KYIV, UKRAINE – On Monday, ships brought grain from Ukrainian signaling Moscow had stopped short of reimposing a blockade that might have caused world hunger even while suspending its […]
LARAMIE, WY – A new documentary series highlights Wyoming ranching families that have gone to exceptional lengths to preserve Western ranching and steward big-game populations that depend on working lands. […]
WELLINGTON – New Zealand farmers recently gathered in towns and cities across the country to protest against the government’s plan to tax “agricultural emissions.” Reuters says the government confirmed plans […]
BILLINGS, SD – Of 124 horses consigned, the overall sale average was $4,027, overall top five average $19,680, and the overall top 10 average $15,210. In the Performance Division, the […]
LINCOLN, NE (AP) – An investigation into the theft this summer of several semitrailers loaded with frozen beef from Nebraska has led to arrests and uncovered a multimillion-dollar theft ring […]
ST. ONGE, S.D – A planned beef processing cooperative is holding a meeting this evening (Oct. 26) at St. Onge Livestock to introduce its business plan to both cattle producers […]
RAPID CITY, SD – “Riding For the Brand – Be Legendary” is the theme for the 105th Annual South Dakota Farm Bureau (SDFB) Convention, Nov. 18-19, 2022, at The Monument […]
MITCHELL, SD – This year’s drought will have an impact one of South Dakota’s most famous tourist attractions. The outside murals on the Corn Palace visited by over 500,000 people […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – According to USDA, placements of cattle into feedlots during September 2021 were below expectations in a report viewed as mostly neutral to the trade. Texas, Nebraska, Kansas […]
LINCOLN, NE – The use of ethanol blends in vehicles continues to increase across the United States. Recent results from an ongoing pilot program in Nebraska is showing promise for […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – USDA’s latest look at beef production and prices shows mostly month-over-month upward trends. More beef was produced last month than any other September on record, according to […]
NEW ORLEANS, LA – The 30th annual Cattlemen’s College will precede the 2023 Cattle Industry Convention and Trade Show on February 1-3 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The educational opportunity draws […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that distressed borrowers with qualifying USDA farm loans have already received nearly $800 million in assistance, as part of the […]
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – FFA members and supporters from across the country will celebrate agriculture and agricultural education next week during the 95h National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis. This […]
RAPID CITY, SD – Pre-veterinary student Madison Hofer is eager to apply the skills she’s learning in classes at South Dakota State University (SDSU) to the breeding ewe she just […]
BROOKINGS, SD – The South Dakota State Fair Foundation unveiled The SHED and “Raise The SHED” fundraising campaign during the Open Class Sheep Show at the South Dakota State Fair. […]
CHEYENNE, WY – The state of Wyoming and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) are formalizing a partnership to support the voluntary conservation of private working lands and migratory big […]
LYONS, NE – This winter, military veterans will have an opportunity to translate hard-won skills on the battlefield into Nebraska’s fields and pastures through “Putting the Pieces Together,” a U.S. […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Reforming federal conservation programs, enhancing crop insurance options and maintaining the link between the nutrition and farm program titles are among American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) priorities […]
Just as corn and soybean harvests are ramping up, commercial barges on the southern stretches of the Mississippi River came to a standstill last week. Ongoing drought in portions of the Midwest […]
MANHATTAN, KS – Go to a family reunion and the keen observer can spot trait similarities in the way people look. Eye color, hair texture, face shape, etc. are just […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The year kicked off with a cattle inventory estimated to be down 2%, thanks to a 2021 calf crop down 2.3% from the previous year, due largely […]
LINCOLN, NE — The question of what is moral when it comes to animal pen sizes and other pig-production practices took center stage Tuesday with Supreme Court justices during oral […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Wednesday’s WASDE report shared mostly supportive news to the beef and cattle markets and mixed news for the hog complex. Beef production for 2022 was raised. Third […]
NORTH PLATTE, NE – Nebraska ranchers have broken ground on a producer-owned beef processing plant that is expected to add more than $1 billion to the economy. North Platte-based Sustainable […]
DENVER, CO – The National Cattlemen’s Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2023-2024?CME Group Beef Industry Scholarship. Ten scholarships of $1,500 each will be awarded to outstanding students pursuing […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – August exports of U.S. pork topped year-ago totals for the first time in 2022, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export […]
LUSK WY – The Wasserburger family thrives on keen competition. They bring an athletic intensity and drive that once won championships on the wrestling mat to now topping the charts […]
BISMARCK, ND – The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association (NDSA) and North Dakota Stockmen’s Foundation (NDSF) distributed nearly a quarter-million dollars in aid this week to North Dakota cattle ranchers who […]
PARADE, SD – When their three boys were young, Bryan Spiel splurged on a 1969 Chrysler boat. It was $1,000 and came with everything needed to water-ski. “That’s all the […]
COLUMBIA, MO – Make sure bulls are physically and reproductively sound before the fall breeding season, says University of Missouri Extension livestock specialist Patrick Davis. “Performing a bull breeding soundness […]
BROOKINGS, SD – Traelene Fallis, a first-year student in the South Dakota State University professional program in veterinary medicine, is pursuing her dream of becoming a veterinarian to give back […]
GREAT FALLS, MT – The Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame & Western Heritage Center (MCHF & WHC) announced their 15th class of inductions into the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame. […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced a final rule to amend H-2A temporary labor certification regulations to protect agricultural workers better, and to update the H-2A application […]
BILLINGS, MT – After a gathering of hunters, landowners and wildlife managers, a new report draws some conclusions on how Montana can better manage its elk population. The Montana Citizens Elk […]
BATH, SD – The South Dakota FFA Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of four $100 scholarships for students placing first in one of the four South Dakota Regional […]
BATH, SD – Agricultural educators serve a critical role in their communities, devoting countless hours to prepare students for successful careers and help them pursue their passions. To honor their […]
MITCHELL, SD – A new chapter begins at Mitchell Livestock Marketing as a couple from Cherokee, Oklahoma assumes ownership of the livestock auction market. Announcing the sale are former owners […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Equity Commission investigating discrimination within the U.S. Department of Agriculture wants the agency to consider eliminating the county committee system that has played a big role […]
DEADWOOD, SD – Women who are involved in the agriculture industry across the region and those who want to learn more about agriculture will be meeting during the Rural Women […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate and House approved legislation that funds federal programs, including the Mandatory Price Reporting program, through Dec. 16. President Biden was expected to sign into law […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Supreme Court on Monday will hear arguments of a case between Idaho landowners and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), a dispute that could redefine the scope […]
PIERRE, SD – The South Dakota Department of Revenue reminds landowners that applications for the riparian buffer strip property tax incentive must be submitted by Oct. 14. Eligible riparian buffer […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Family ranchers and farmers making time to travel to Washington, D.C. to meet with Congressional leaders and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) officials does make a difference, […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Farm economists and Congressional lawmakers fear continued Federal Reserve interest rate hikes will further damage the economy, even if the fires of inflation are extinguished. The Federal […]
SMITHFIELD, VA – Smithfield Foods Inc has agreed to pay $75 million to settle a lawsuit by consumers who accused the meat producer and several competitors of conspiring to inflate […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Legislation has been introduced in the U.S. Senate to make foreign individuals and entities ineligible to obtain financial services through the Farm Credit System. Iowa Republican Chuck […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Biden administration has announced two new Department of Agriculture efforts to support fair and competitive meat and poultry markets. The efforts include publishing the proposed Inclusive […]
BOZEMAN, MT — Montana State University Extension and Montana Wool Growers Association are offering a beginner wool harvesting school on Oct. 13-16, at locations in Billings and Molt. The school […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Reforming the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) within the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is the basis of the recently introduced NRCS Wetland Compliance and Appeals […]
PIERRE, S.D. – A letter from South Dakota Attorney General Mark Vargo prompted the U.S. Department of Agriculture to fund initiatives that will help decrease future inflation in the agriculture […]
PIERRE, SD – Facing one of the more challenging years in the sheep industry, South Dakota producers, speakers and guests will tackle the good and the bad during the South […]
LINCOLN, NE – When some forages are frosted, the potential for bloat, toxicity, and nitrates may increase for grazing cattle. BLOAT When grazing alfalfa in the fall, bloat remains a […]
RAPID CITY, SD – Western Legacy Development Corp. continues to search for a site to build its $1.1 billion beef processing facility after being rejected by two cities in the […]
PIERRE, S.D. – Anthrax has been confirmed in South Dakota livestock for the first time this year. According to South Dakota State Veterinarian Dr. Beth Thompson, several cows died from […]
BISMARCK, ND – Supporters of a long-standing North Dakota law emphasizing family farms are celebrating its 90th anniversary this year, at a time of increased debate about the influence of […]
CHEYENNE, WY – More than 300 jobs in Wyoming will be created to clean up and plug so-called orphaned oil and gas wells on public lands, funded in part by […]
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.- The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that it would provide $20 million in cost-share disaster assistance to help South Dakota, Minnesota, and Kentucky farmers rebuild storage facilities […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Fifteen Republican members of the U.S. House of Representatives have renewed calls for EPA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to delay any new rulemaking on […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 11.3 million head on […]
UNDATED – South Dakota cattle producers shared personal stories of anticompetitive practices and the Department of Justice listened. “Eyes were wide open and notepads came out,” explained a South Dakota […]
UNDATED – For the week ending Sunday, there were 6.7 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Topsoil moisture supplies rated 27% very short, 44% […]
NEWELL, SD – The 77th Newell Ewe & Ram Show was held Sept. 15 and hosted sheep producers from seven states. Breeds consigned included Rambouillet, Targhee, Columbia, Corriedale, Suffolk, Hampshire, […]
LAKE PRESTON, SD – Funds for a $1 billion zero-emissions hydrocarbon plant is the single, largest investment South Dakota has ever made, according to the Noem administration, who joined officials […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – South Dakota’s farmers and ranchers will soon have the opportunity to be represented in the nation’s only comprehensive and impartial agriculture data for every state, county and […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – At a time when the American Trucking Association estimates a nationwide trucker shortage of 80,000 drivers, recently introduced legislation would remove burdensome government regulations, which are impacting […]
WASHINGTON (DTN) — President Joe Biden early Thursday announced overnight negotiations between major railroads and unions had reached a tentative agreement to avoid a nationwide rail strike that was set […]
STURGIS, SD – Other countries recognize American beef, shouldn’t America? That’s a question that many in the beef industry and those who consume the product have been asking for decades. […]
NEWELL, SD – The new secretary for the Newell Ram Show & Sale grew up around sheep on the family ranch north of Union Center. Micole Braun spent much of […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Two huge labor disputes, in the railways and at the ports, threaten to re-tangle supply chains in the U.S. And the White House is pushing to avert […]
“Agriculture is more productive than we have ever been. However, on average our farms and ranches are no more profitable than they have ever been,” Dallas Mount wrote in a […]
BURNSVILLE, MN – America’s cattle producers have survived drought before, but as harsh conditions continue across many key beef regions, options to help keep cow herds in place are evaporating […]
AMARILLO, TX – Multi-million dollar cattle processing facilities are moving forward in both Nebraska and Texas with Producer Owned Beef, LLC, Amarillo, announcing it has been awarded $12.2 million from […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – American farmers will begin receiving 2022 Census of Agriculture information this fall, beginning with an invitation to respond online in November and the paper questionnaire in December. […]
By U.S. Cattlemen’s Association Director Brett Crosby A blog post published by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce on July 12, 2022, claimed that Congress is “rushing” to consider “aggressive legislation to regulate […]
Nearly 30 people in the agricultural sector die by suicide daily, according to the most recent figures available, typically due to overwhelming debt. In 2020, more than 10,000 people in […]
NEWELL, SD – Sheep producers will be traveling travel to Newell, Sept. 15-16 for the 77th Annual Ram Show & Sale. The event has built a reputation for high quality […]
NORTH PLATTE, NE — It’s long odds; starting up a 1,500 +head per day beef processing plant and expecting to stay in business. Cattlemen have tried establishing their own beef […]
WALL, SD – The Wall Meat Processing plant has been awarded funding to purchase equipment to improve humane handling and enhance food safety measures and efficiencies. The U.S. Department of […]
PHILIP, SD – The SDSU Cottonwood Field Station is in the heart of our state’s rangeland. Established in 1907 by the agricultural experiment station at South Dakota State University, with […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Another revival of mandatory country of origin labeling of beef is emerging out of the beltway with the recent introduction of the American Beef Labeling Act. Repeated […]
MANHATTAN, KS – In the winter, it is common for people to have a cold or respiratory illness, but sickness in the summer often catches people unprepared. In much the […]
BROOKINGS, SD – Feed makes up the largest expense on a cow/calf operation. In addition to the initial expense, producers need to consider the storage and waste associated with winter […]
MITCHELL, SD – VeaBea Thomas from Harrold, SD has been chosen as the Dakotafest Woman Farmer/Rancher of the Year for South Dakota. While accepting the award, she said she’s learned […]
SELBY, S.D. — Reports of cattle rustling continue across South Dakota, including a recent case of ‘almost.’ Selby rancher Vaughn Thorstenson notified authorities that sometime between Friday, August 19 and […]
LINCOLN, NE – Many areas of Nebraska and surrounding states are experiencing drought and lack of water for irrigation. What are the alternatives and considerations when grain harvest won’t be […]
DEADWOOD, SD – Industry reforms were the focus of the 23rd Annual National R-CALF USA Convention “Code of the West” in Deadwood, S.D., August 16-17. At least 25 states were […]
DENVER, CO – The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), Public Lands Council (PLC), American Sheep Industry Association (ASI), American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) and other agriculture coalition members commended a […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The latest combined U.S. and Canadian cattle and hogs looks supportive for cash business, having become tighter with drought in the cattle business and a cut in […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In comments submitted Tuesday to the U.S. Department of Agriculture in support of the agency’s proposed rule, “Transparency in Poultry Grower Contracting and Tournaments,” R-CALF USA asks […]
SEDALIA, MO – Weaning spring calves may be more of a challenge this year because of short pasture supplies and the questionable nutritional value of this year’s hay crop. “Pay […]
By Mark Barnett, President, Livestock Marketing Association The cattle industry and policy makers agree – we need to increase U.S. beef packing capacity, ideally by adding new competitors to the […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The USDA announced another phase of assistance will be forthcoming to commodity and specialty crop producers impacted by natural disasters in 2020 and 2021. Over 18,000 producers […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – USDA released the World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) as well as Crop Production reports that lowered crop acreage, yield and overall production for corn and […]
DENVER, CO – Among the published works of a renowned nutrition researcher, who is set to advise an upcoming White House conference on hunger and nutrition, is a study claiming […]
DEADWOOD, SD – R-CALF USA will host its 23rd annual convention and trade show “Code of the West,” Aug. 18-19, in Deadwood, S.D. With its speaker lineup, the group looks […]
DENVER, CO – The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is offering college students a unique behind-the-scenes experience through its annual convention internship program. The 2023 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA […]
INVER GROVE HEIGHTS, MN – For 75 years, the CHS Foundation has helped develop the next generation of ag leaders for lifelong success. In honor of this milestone, the foundation […]
Gerald Glen Morgan of Rapid City, South Dakota, died on Thursday, December 19, 2024 at Monument Health in […]
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