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WICHITA, KS – Thanks to an effort led by the United States Cattlemen’s Association’s (USCA) Independent Beef Processing Committee, over 800 pounds of U.S. beef is on its way to feed to communities in western Kentucky affected by recent tornado events. At least 74 people — including 12 children — perished, and more than 100 […]
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Much of South Dakota will see a familiar weather pattern this week: very hot temperatures and little precipitation. With more research connecting climate change to conditions like these, forecasters say extreme weather is becoming more customary. The U.S. Drought Monitor labeled nearly 70% of South Dakota in severe to extreme drought this week. […]
Comment deadline nearing on forest salvage project
CUSTER, S.D. — The U.S. Forest Service has proposed a project to salvage damaged trees in the southern Black Hills. Three areas of trees that were affected by the May 2021 tornadoes near Custer are damaged, setting the stage for potential insect infestations. The area totals approximately 1,508 acres within the Hell Canyon Ranger District, […]