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Best Summer Grazing Practices

As summer heats up and cattle move to pasture, it is important to consider grazing management. Ben Beckman, University of…

Red Meat May Exports

Exports of US beef and pork to China saw dramatic declines in May.

Market Movers

Taking a look into some recent market movers for our livestock markets.

Students Invited to First-Ever Youth in Beef Summit

South Dakota State University (SDSU) is welcoming students ages 12-21 to Brookings for a Youth in Beef Summit on July…

Reviewing our Livestock Markets

Reviewing last week’s Livestock Markets.

U.S. Exports Increase

As we review our U.S. Ag Exports over the course of the last couple of weeks, we’ve been seeing an…

Who is Sharing the Beef Story?

Keeping consumers informed and advocating for the beef industry is no small task but critical for the future of agriculture.…

Topsoil Moisture

Taking a look at topsoil moisture condition for June.

The One Big Beautiful Bill

The Senate recently passed the One big, beautiful bill! Hear from Senator Chuck Grassley.

July 7, 2025 The Monday News Round-Up

SOUTH DAKOTA HEALTH DEPARTMENT WARNS OF POTENTIAL MEASLES EXPOSURE IN HOT SPRINGS HOT SPRINGS, S.D. (Makenzie Huber / South Dakota…

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SOUTH DAKOTA BUDGET COMMISSIONER WARNS OF ANOTHER DIFFICULT YEAR AS REVENUE LAGS PROJECTIONS

PIERRE, S.D. (Joshua Haiar-South Dakota Searchlight) – South Dakota’s top state government budget official warned Thursday that the current budget cycle…

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LAWMAKER PREDICTS BROAD SUPPORT FOR REHAB AND RECIDIVISM REFORMS IN WAKE OF PRISON VOTE

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – A South Dakota legislative leader predicted he can “almost assure” that “every legislator” will support reforms addressing…

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GOVERNOR LARRY RHODEN URGES SOUTH DAKOTANS TO SUPPORT NEIGHBORS IN NEED AMID CALLS FOR A SPECIAL SESSION

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – Governor Larry Rhoden is urging South Dakotans to support their neighbors and emphasizing the importance…

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ATTORNEYS GENERAL ACCUSE SOME SMALL REFINERIES OF ‘MANIPULATING’ RENEWABLE FUEL EXEMPTIONS

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird, South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley, and Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers sent a letter…

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CHILD ABUSE CHARGES IN WATERTOWN

WATERTOWN, S.D. – Two Watertown residents are facing felony charges after a child abuse investigation that began October 24th. Police…