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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a bill to keep the government open, provide financial aid to farmers and ranchers, and extend the Farm Bill for one […]
BROOKINGS, S.D. – From established ranchers to those just coming into the industry, a program aimed at broadening expertise of beef producers across all experience levels is underway. Applications are […]
BOZEMAN, MT — Twenty current and emerging leaders from Montana’s natural resource industries have been selected to take part in the sixth class of a Montana State University Extension program offering […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Bringing expertise and enthusiasm to a new role, Nebraska native Erin DeHaan has been named the newest South Dakota State University (SDSU) Extension Beef Specialist. Positioned […]
BROOKINGS, S.D. – The 32nd Annual Lamb Bonanza, an event showcasing the significant contributions of the lamb and wool industry in South Dakota is scheduled for January 13, 2024, and […]
BROOKINGS, S.D. – South Dakota State University Extension proudly announces the appointment of Sarah Sellars as its new Specialist in Sustainable Farm and Food Systems. Sellars, also an assistant professor, […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – House and Senate Agriculture Committee leaders have reached an agreement on a farm bill extension as the possibility of a government shutdown looms. The extension is part […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) expects an announcement soon that House and Senate Ag leaders will seek a one-year farm bill extension, though Grassley admits even one-year might […]
PIERRE, S.D. – SDSU Extension is buzzing with excitement as they introduce their latest member, Kaylee Wheeler, taking on the mantle of a Range Field Specialist. With a unique blend […]
UNION CENTER, S.D. – Livestock enthusiasts keen on diving deep into rangeland management and wildlife conservation have a unique opportunity coming up. The Diversified Grazing Field Day is all set […]
BROOKINGS, S.D. – Applications are now available for the second SDSU Extension Emerging Sheep Producers Program. The program is for sheep producers who want to develop or improve a full- […]
BROOKINGS, S.D. – If you have an idea for agritourism and aren’t sure how to move forward, or would like to do more to showcase your rural lifestyle, AgritourismSD may […]
BROOKINGS, SD – South Dakota State University Extension and North Dakota State University Extension are hosting a series of free virtual workshops for family caregivers. The workshops will be offered […]
BROOKINGS, SD – – Applications are now available for the SDSU Extension Emerging Sheep Producers Program. The program is designed for sheep producers who want to develop or improve a […]
HURON, SD – Ag industries grow by identifying opportunities and filling a need. The South Dakota Sheep Grower’s Association (SDSGA) is an example of that when it established a Premium […]
STURGIS, SD – A West River Field School will focus on the diverse nature of agriculture in western South Dakota and provide attendees with an opportunity to learn in a […]
BROOKINGS, SD – A program that began in South Dakota has expanded to other states and now includes Extension beef cattle specialists from South Dakota State University (SDSU), North Dakota […]
CHEVY CHASE, MD – The National 4-H Council this week announced it received a $50 million gift from writer and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. The gift from Scott, the ex-wife of […]
HOUSTON, TX – During the 2022 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show, the executive committee of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) approved the organization’s 2022 policy priorities with […]
BISMARCK, ND – A virtual tax management program will be offered to ranchers and farmers and tax preparers from 1 to 4 p.m. CST on Nov. 30. The program, sponsored […]
BROOKINGS, SD – What is good for the environment can also be profitable for livestock producers. “By intensively managing grazing, producers can make money converting marginally productive cropland back to […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The petition that attempts to bring about the end of the National Beef Checkoff will have more time to gather signatures from ranchers. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack […]
FARGO, ND – In a drought year, livestock management decisions become more difficult when feed resources are limited. “Many North Dakota producers already have culled old cows, cows that lost […]
LINCOL, NE —Researchers at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Extension Centers and Gudmundsen Sandhills Laboratory have kickstarted a project that takes a new approach at real-time precision livestock management in extensive rangeland […]
FARGO, ND – Weather forecasts predict worsening drought conditions in the northern Great Plains for the 2021 growing season, which is bad news for cattle producers. Many cattle operations will […]
Gerald Glen Morgan of Rapid City, South Dakota, died on Thursday, December 19, 2024 at Monument Health in […]