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FARGO, N.D. – For the 15th year, North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension and the North Dakota Lamb and Wool Producers Association are offering North Dakota youth an opportunity to become involved in the sheep industry and build their own flock. Youth chosen for the Starter Flock Discounted Loan Program will receive an interest-free loan […]
FAITH, S.D. – While there were plans for one of the largest ropings in the region to get underway today at the longest running stock show and rodeo in South Dakota, Mother Nature had other plans. The Dakota Championship Roping that usually opens the Faith Stock Show & Rodeo, Tuesday, August 8, 2023, had to […]
PIERRE, SD- The South Dakota Beef Industry Council (SDBIC) begins year four of the Junior Beef Ambassador program, a program giving area youth, ages 5 to 18, the opportunity to share their beef story. The 2023/2024 program has 42 Junior Beef Ambassadors from across South Dakota. They will be assisting with various SDBIC promotion events and […]
HURON, S.D. – There’s nothing quite like watching a youngster bid on an animal for the very first time. Whether the kids are new to the sheep business or want to expand their flock, the South Dakota Sheep Growers Association (SDSGA) offers an opportunity to those ages 10-18. Lisa Surber, SDSGA Executive Secretary talks about […]
ST. JOSEPH, MO – The Jim Baldridge Outstanding Leadership Award was designed to recognize one outstanding National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) member each year. In 2023, the scholarship awarded by the Angus Foundation will increase from $2,500 to $5,000. This prestigious award honors an NJAA member who exemplifies excellent leadership and character through their Angus […]
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 won from South Dakota Farmers Union. “This is the first time I’ve had the opportunity to raise my own sheep,” explained Hofer who grew up […]
HETTINGER, ND – For the 14th year, North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension and the North Dakota Lamb and Wool Producers Association are offering North Dakota youth an opportunity to become involved in the sheep industry and build their own flock. Youth chosen for the Starter Flock Discounted Loan Program will receive an interest-free loan […]
RAPID CITY, S.D. – April marks the nation’s “Month of the Military Child,” a time to honor military youth in communities who have been impacted by deployments, as well as the unique opportunities and challenges that all military children face. The South Dakota National Guard invites everyone to join in and be part of “Purple […]
SHAWNEE, OK — In front of an electric crowd at the Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center, rodeo athletes from across the globe were crowned IFYR (International Finals Youth Rodeo) champions and walked away with upwards of $250,000 in payouts. The six-day event featured over 930 entries from 35 different states. California bareback rider Jacek Frost […]
