Young producers attend water health and conservation event
NISLAND, S.D. — Water and how it’s managed can be a major factor in a…
Wrangler Team Tournament Roping Championships offer national sponsorship for the first time
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The Central States fair hosted year 16 of the Wrangler Team…
Wind farm goes online in Butte County
BUTTE COUNTY, S.D. — A new farm has sprung up in the ag country of…
Will Lantis Yellow Jacket Stampede off to a wild start
SPEARFISH, S.D. – The Black Hills State rodeo team is hosting the Will Lantis Yellow…
Wild Springs Solar Project receives approval from SD PUC
PIERRE, S.D. — The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission has approved a construction permit for…
Western Dakota Tech, Wall Meats announce new partnership
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Western Dakota Tech has a new partnership with Wall Meat, and…
WATCH: A conversation with Rep. Dusty Johnson
WATCH: NewsCenter1’s Eric Greene sits down for an in-depth conversation with South Dakota’s U.S. Representative,…
WATCH LIVE: Governor Noem highlights partnership with South Dakota Soybean Checkoff
PIERRE, S.D. – Governor Kristi Noem is scheduled to hold a press conference in Sioux…
Wall Celebration Rodeo: Howlett, O’Connell finish 1-2 in the Bareback Riding
WALL, S.D. – The 114th Annual Celebration PRCA Rodeo wrapped up on Saturday with the…
Vilsack confirmed for 2nd stint as US agriculture secretary
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has voted to confirm Tom Vilsack as President Joe Biden’s…
Utilizing specific cow species can ensure, maximize quality breeding
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Cattle sales at the Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo continue…
USDA announces ‘Pandemic Assistance for Producers’ initiative
WASHINGTON — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that USDA is establishing new programs and…
Unhappy with prices, ranchers look to build own meat plants
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Frustrated with persistently low prices, ranchers and others in the…
Two Black Hills area rodeos win PRCA “Rodeo of the Year” awards
LAS VEGAS — Two Black Hills area rodeos have won “Rodeo of the Year” awards…
Trump Administration invests $5.5 Million in high-speed broadband in rural central South Dakota
BROOKINGS, S.D., – The Trump Administration today announced that the United States Department of Agriculture…
Thune, Johnson call for bipartisanship, keeping eyes on rural America
WASHINGTON — With both the House and Senate now controlled by the Democrats, South Dakota’s…
Thune reintroduces bipartisan legislation to expand, strengthen local meat processing capabilities
WASHINGTON — Senator John Thune, with the support of several bipartisan colleagues in both chambers…
The time for weed spraying is upon us, here’s how to get ahead
RAPID CITY, S.D. — The warmer weather brings fun outdoor activities and more time spent…
The annual Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo is underway!
RAPID CITY, S.D. — The annual Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo is underway. Every…
Ted Turner to give land to nonprofit but keep paying taxes
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Media mogul and billionaire bison rancher Ted Turner is donating an…
Technology and cattle: merging two worlds to create the 21st century rancher
RAPID CITY, S.D. — South Dakota cattle ranchers gathering in Rapid City this week for…
Strong Black Friday crowd makes its way to Rushmore Mall businesses
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Retailers got an early start in this year of the pandemic,…
Stockgrowers Convention underway in Rapid City
RAPID CITY, S.D. — The South Dakota Stockgrowers Annual Convention and Trade Show is underway…
Stockgrowers Association, Wall Meats, and Edoff Ranch support Club for Boys with beef donation
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Years ago, Wall Meats launched their Beef-to-School Program to provide nutritious…
Stockgrowers Association, Wall Meats, and Edoff Ranch support Club for Boys with beef donation
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Years ago, Wall Meats launched their Beef-to-School Program to provide nutritious…
Stock Show vendor keeps braiding skill alive
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Among the hundreds of vendors at the Cinch Trade Show at…
Stock Show Animal Nursery provides livestock agriculture to the public
RAPID CITY, S.D. — A warm and fuzzy part of the Black Hills Stock Show…
SPLIT: SD House ‘half n’ half’ over recreational marijuana vote
RAPID CITY, S.D. — South Dakota legislators are in for an extensive 2022 legislative session.…
Spearfish Community Garden now open for planting
SPEARFISH, S.D. — The Spearfish Community Garden is now open. On Saturday morning, new members…
South Dakota merges Agriculture, Environment and Natural Resources Departments
PIERRE, S.D. — The State Departments of Agriculture, Environment and Natural Resources are now one…
South Dakota farmers plant more this year than last year
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota farmers were able to plant more this year…
South Dakota Cutting Horse Association sees increase in participation ahead of Stock Show
RAPID CITY, S.D. — This week marked the start of horse cutting ahead of the…
South Dakota Beef Industry Council invites producers and consumers to Stock Show
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Some rural bankers worried drought will threaten operations
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A new monthly survey of bankers in rural parts of 10…
Soil Tax Reassessments: a dirty debacle for South Dakota’s ranchers
BUFFALO GAP, S.D. — On a chilly afternoon in January, I climbed into the back…
Sioux Falls streets improved with new soybean product
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — As all South Dakotans know, maintenance is a constant battle on…
Sioux Falls roads treated with soy-based concrete sealant developed in South Dakota
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – A partnership between the City of Sioux Falls and the…
Senators urge emergency protections for wolves in US West
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A group of Democratic lawmakers is urging the Biden administration to…
Senate approves Biden land-agency pick over GOP opposition
WASHINGTON (AP) — A bitterly divided Senate has approved President Joe Biden’s choice to oversee…
Sen. Rounds introduces bill to reform Natural Resources Conservation Service
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) has introduced legislation to reform the USDA’s Natural…
Second case of cattle anthrax reported in Kidder County
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota agriculture officials have confirmed a second case of cattle…
SDDA Industrial Hemp Plan approved by the USDA
PIERRE, S.D. — The South Dakota Department of Agriculture has received final approval by the…
SD Stockgrowers praise reintroduction of USA beef labeling act
SPEARFISH, S.D. — The South Dakota Stockgrowers Association praising Senators Thune and Rounds introduction of…
SD Soybean Checkoff and Governor Noem announce partnership with Goodyear Tires
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — There’s now a connection between sheriff’s departments in South Dakota and…
SD GFP encourages registration for winter depredation hunts
PIERRE, S.D. — With winter fast approaching, South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks would like…
Sawyer Gilbert wins the National Finals Breakaway Roping World Title
LAS VEGAS, NV – Sawyer Gilbert from Buffalo, South Dakota capped off an outstanding season…
Sawyer Gilbert wins the Breakaway Roping title at Cheyenne Frontier Days
CHEYENNE, WY – The month of July was very busy for professional cowboys and cowgirls.…
Roundups and Rodeos bring wins West River from PRCA Awards
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Roundups and rodeos are a vital component of South Dakota living…
Rollover auction benefitting Halverson Family to be held March 25
BELLE FOURCHE, S.D. — On March 6, South Dakota Stockgrowers Association Executive Director James Halverson…
Rodeo returns: Pro Rodeo Finale at Central States Fair
RAPID CITY, S.D. — An unexpected return to the rodeo spotlight for Rapid City as…
RODEO RAPID CITY: Jamie Howlett grabs early lead in the Bareback Riding
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Rodeo Rapid City, the 2020 PRCA Large Indoor Rodeo of the…
Rodeo Rapid City: Cole Elshere wins Xtreme Bronc title
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Rodeo Rapid City continued on Saturday with the PRCA Xtreme Bronc…
Rodeo Rapid City, Days of ’76 and Black Hills Roundup win Rodeo of the Year honors
FORT WORTH, TX – The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Awards Banquet was held Wednesday night…
Rodeo Rapid City attracts top-ranked contestants
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Rodeo Rapid City is known for attracting the top cowboys and…
Resolution to halt Noem’s agency merger fails in Senate
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — An effort to halt Gov. Kristi Noem from merging government agencies…
Rep. Johnson-sponsored bills on their way to Senate
WASHINGTON — Two major pieces of legislation that South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson helped shepherd…
Rep. Johnson co-authors bill to create USDA library of cattle contracts
WASHINGTON – South Dakota Representative Dusty Johnson has co-authored a bill he hopes will provide…
Rep. Dusty Johnson’s Cattle Contract Library Act passes
WASHINGTON — Congressman Dusty Johnson led the debate, and the U.S. House followed by overwhelmingly…
Rep. Dusty Johnson’s cattle contract bill passes
WASHINGTON — Another cattle pricing transparency effort from Congressman Dusty Johnson is taking a giant…
Ranch Rodeo cowboys sharpening everyday practices through competition
RAPID CITY, S.D. — You could say they’re part of a different breed. Life for…
Professional Rodeo Athlete signs with Monument Health
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Monument Health signed a sponsorship agreement Tuesday with professional rodeo athlete…
Pork group asks USDA to support faster slaughterhouse speeds
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A trade group for pork producers is asking the U.S.…
Outstanding turnout for 83rd Western Junior Livestock Show
RAPID CITY, S.D. — This year is the 83rd Western Junior Livestock Show, and thanks…
Optimism, caution in Gov. Noem’s budget proposal
PIERRE, S.D. — South Dakota heads into 2021 in one of the strongest financial situations…
Noem signs executive order increasing hay hauling flexibility
PIERRE, S.D. — Governor Noem signed an executive order on Tuesday extending the timeframe hay…
Noem executive order expands access to livestock feed during drought conditions
PIERRE, S.D. — South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem signed an executive order on Tuesday expanding…
New small meat processor grant, CIS program provide hope for cattle industry
RAPID CITY, S.D. — With meat processors big and small coming back from a difficult…
New bipartisan Country of Origin Labeling bill to be written by USDA, U.S. Trade Reps
SOUTH DAKOTA — A bipartisan bill that would reinstate mandatory Country of Origin Labeling has…
National High School Finals Rodeo: Results from Thursday, July 22
LINCOLN, NE – The National High School Finals Rodeo continued on Thursday, July 22 with…
National High School Finals Rodeo: Results Day 3
LINCOLN, NE – The National High School Finals Rodeo continued on Tuesday with two more…
National Finals Rodeo: Results from Round 6
ARLINGTON, TX – The Wrangler National Finals Rodeo continued on Tuesday night with Round 6.…
National Finals Rodeo: Lord, Lockhart place in the 2nd round
ARLINGTON, TX – The 2020 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo continued on Friday with the second…
National Finals Rodeo: Jace Melvin wins Round 5 in the steer wrestling
ARLINGTON, TX – The Wrangler National Finals Rodeo has reached the halfway point with the…
National Finals Rodeo Wraps Up its 10-day Run
ARLINGTON, TX – The Wrangler National Finals Rodeo wrapped up on Saturday with the 10th…
National Finals Rodeo Round 8: Levi Lord ties for 3rd in the team roping
ARLINGTON, TX – We’re in the final stretch of the National Finals Rodeo in Arlington,…
Meade County Firewise program, preparing veterans for career outside the military
STURGIS, S.D. — In 2012, Meade County adopted its Firewise program. Funded by the Bureau…
Local SD Stockgrowers Association members donate hay to help Lemmon community
HERMOSA, S.D. — Two weeks ago, disaster struck the town of Lemmon and the surrounding…
Local livestock producers weigh-in on new cattle tagging system
BLACK HILLS, S.D. — The best way for cattle producers to tag and track their…
Local cattle producers raise money for rancher who lost his home in wildfire
BELLE FOURCHE, S.D. — Ranchers are joining together in Belle Fourche on Thursday to help…
Larger crowds, herd size expected at 56th annual Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup
CUSTER STATE PARK, S.D. — The countdown has begun for the annual Custer State Park…
Johnson visits Wall Meat facility, praises interstate agreement
WALL, S.D. — Congressman Dusty Johnson applauding the new interstate agreement Thursday afternoon while touring…
Johnson appointed top Republican on ag subcommittee
WASHINGTON — Congressman Dusty Johnson has been appointed the top Republican on an agriculture subcommittee.…
Hungry grasshoppers spurred by US drought threaten rangeland
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Voracious grasshoppers emerging in huge numbers are threatening to eat their…
Hope on the horizon: Lemmon community coming together following 20,000 acre grass fire
LEMMON, S.D. — A major grass fire may have led to a loss of a…
Homegrown: Life on a Cattle Ranch (S1, E1)
Agriculture is the #1 leading industry in South Dakota. Dive in a little deeper to…
Homegrown: Exploring the Juniper Ranch (S2, E3)
On this episode of HOMEGROWN, we sit down with the Juniper Cattle Company and learn about…
Homegrown: Discourse At Dry Creek Ranch (S2, E4)
Investing in family, community, education, livestock, and soil, the plates at Drycreek Ranch are almost…
HOMEGROWN, Episode 14: Mt. Rushmore Angus
What they do at Mt. Rushmore Angus Ranch isn’t always easy, but the goal is…
Homegrown Table Talk: Rodeo Pros (S1,E6)
Few events showcase the Western way of life quite like a rodeo, and South Dakota…
Homegrown Table Talk: Amateur Rodeo (S1,E7)
Every rodeo cowboy has to start somewhere. Find out what it takes to make it in…
HOMEGROWN Table Talk, Episode 1
Learn more about local agriculture and our food supply chain from industry leaders in this…
Homegrown Presents: 75th annual Midwestern Legislative Conference (S1,E3)
This past July, Rapid City was fortunate enough to host the 75th annual meeting of…
HIGHLIGHTS: CINCH Bull Challenge
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The CINCH Bull Challenge is taking place this weekend at the…
Graze hard, but give a good rest
How a first-time rancher is regenerating degraded cropland to healthy, resilient rangeland By Kurt Lawton…
Governor Noem signs rural broadband funding into law
PIERRE, S.D. – Governor Kristi Noem has signed SB 34, which provides $75 million in…
Governor Noem outlines framework for $5 Million in Coronavirus Relief Funds for South Dakota meat processors
PIERRE, S.D. – Governor Kristi Noem laid out a framework on Thursday for up to…
Governor Noem announces new opportunities for South Dakota meat
PIERRE, S.D. – Governor Kristi Noem announced Thursday that certain South Dakota state-inspected meat processors…
Governor Noem announces $5 Million for South Dakota meat processors
PIERRE S.D. – Governor Kristi Noem announced Thursday that a $5 million grant for small…
Gov. Noem calls for merger of Agriculture, Environment and Natural Resources Departments
PIERRE, S.D. – Governor Kristi Noem issued an executive order Tuesday to merge the Department…
Gold exploration company plans Black Hills drilling project; comments due soon
BLACK HILLS NATIONAL FOREST, S.D. — A Minneapolis-based company is seeking the U.S. Forest Service’s…
GALLERY: BLACK HILLS STOCK SHOW & RODEO
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Take a gander at some photos from around the Black Hills…
Forecast for spring: nasty drought worsens for much of US
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — Government forecasters say the spring in the United States looks…
FINAL RESULTS: South Dakota High School Finals Rodeo
FORT PIERRE, S.D. – The champions were crowned on Saturday at the South Dakota High…
Final Preparations underway for 44th Annual Rodeo Rapid City
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Some of the country’s most decorated professional rodeo cowboys and cowgirls…
FFA Convention underway in Rapid City, hosts Career Fair and Day of Service
RAPID CITY, S.D.— Monday, April 12, FFA students got the chance to talk with Ag…
Farmers, Ranchers taking fire safety precautions during drier haying season
RAPID CITY, S.D. — While South Dakota farmers and ranchers are out harvesting food for…
Farmers want more flexibility in dealing with drought
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota agriculture officials are asking the federal government to give…
Farmers restore native grasslands as groundwater disappears
MULESHOE, Texas (AP) — To avoid Dust Bowl conditions, more farmers are restoring native grasslands…
Farm Bureau Convention discusses beef and COVID
RAPID CITY, S.D. — The South Dakota Farm Bureau wrapped up its annual convention at…
Extreme drought triggers LFP federal assistance in Black Hills Region
No water means no feed for cattle. Extreme drought conditions in the northern portion of…
Drought worsens in NW North Dakota with warm temps forecast
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The drought worsened in northwestern North Dakota over the past week,…
Don’t chuck those pumpkins out! Box Elder farm wants to put them to good use
BOX ELDER, S.D. — Do you have leftover pumpkins from your Halloween festivities? Well –…
Dirt being prepared for Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo, Rodeo Rapid City
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Dirt – something that probably isn’t the first thing that comes…
Deadwood set to host PBR Unleash the Beast event
DEADWOOD, S.D. – The Professional Bull Riders “Unleash the Beast” premier series will buck into…
Custer State Park holds 55th annual Bison Auction
CUSTER STATE PARK, S.D. — On Saturday, it was National Bison Day, and Custer is…
Cowboys and Cowgirls compete in the Wall Celebration PRCA Rodeo
WALL, S.D. – The 114th Annual Wall Celebration PRCA Rodeo continued on Friday with the…
Congressional delegation meets with Hill City sawmill workers
HILL CITY, S.D. — Workers at the Hill City Sawmill voicing their concern and frustrations…
CINCH Bull Challenge coming to Rapid City
RAPID CITY, S.D. – What do you get when you combine the best bull riders…
Chronic Wasting Disease detected in Lyman, Sully counties
PIERRE, S.D. — Samples obtained from two male, white-tailed deer in Lyman County and one…
Central States Fair kicks off Friday, ushering in a full week of summer fun
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Friday, August 20, the Central States Fair ribbon cutting will be…
Central States Fair bringing new events in 2020
RAPID CITY, S.D. — The Central States Fair has just announced big plans for their 75th anniversary…
Center of Excellence for Bison Studies launches in Rapid City
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Officials from South Dakota State University (SDSU) and the National Bison…
Cattle reform bill would allow sale of state inspected beef across state lines
WASHINGTON D.C. — A new bill introduced to Congress Thursday aims at cattle reform after…
Cattle producers make most of Angus Show & Sale
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Its often not an easy road for farmers and ranchers. The…
Cattle producers have a beef with 35-year marketing campaign
BELLE PLAINE, Kan. (AP) — It’s one of the nation’s most iconic marketing slogans, but…
Brent Sutton follows in his father’s footsteps
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Rodeo Rapid City is a family affair for the Sutton family…
Breaking tradition, 93rd SD FFA Convention moved to Rapid City
RAPID CITY, S.D. — COVID restrictions have forced changes to South Dakota’s Future Farmers of…
Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo officials report rise in Youth Beef Show participants
RAPID CITY, S.D. — For the second year, young ranchers made their way to the…
Black Hills Roundup: Biglow, Landingham grab the lead in the Bareback Riding
BELLE FOURCHE, S.D. – July is ‘Cowboy Christmas’ in the rodeo world. It’s the time…
Black Hills farmers, ranchers overcoming drought condition effects on water supply
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Drought conditions this year have some areas in the Black Hills…
Black Hills Farmers Market will remain open throughout the year
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Last year the Black Hills Farmers Market went inside to Western…
Bill paving way for interstate beef sales is the wrong approach, says SD Cattlemen’s Association
PIERRE, S.D. — A bill coming up in Pierre on Tuesday aims to create an…
Biden signs executive order aimed at restoring competition in U.S. Economy
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has signed an executive order that targets what he…
BHSU hosts “Build Your Base” nutrition program, USA Olympic athletes
SPEARFISH, S.D. — Beef as a quality protein was the topic of discussion Wednesday night…
BHNF partners with Wyoming to ‘treat the forest’
SUNDANCE, WYO. — The Bearlodge Ranger District of the Black Hills National Forest is working…
BH National Forest continues efforts to restore loss in Jasper Fire
BLACK HILLS, S.D. — It’s the mission to bring trees back to the Black Hills.…
Barrel Racer Lisa Lockhart wins Round 3 at the NFR
ARLINGTON, TX – The Wrangler National Finals Rodeo continued Saturday with the third round of…
Bankers say the rural economy remains strong in 10 states
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A new monthly survey of bankers in rural parts of 10…
Another blow to our nation’s ranchers – one with potentially deadly consequences for cattle
BUTTE COUNTY, S.D. — Hidden among the dusty roads and cow pastures of northwestern South…
Annual SD Farm Bureau Convention highlights new cattle sale programs
RAPID CITY, S.D. — The COVID-19 pandemic has affected everyone in some way. Farmers and…
American Beef Labeling Act to reinstate mandatory origin labeling
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators John Thune (R-SD), Mike Rounds (R-SD), Jon Tester (D-MT), and…
Allender names Aug. 1-7 as Farmers Market Week
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Mayor Steve Allender has declared August 1-7 as Farmers Market Week,…
Agriculture producers optimistic as wait begins following Biden executive order
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Agriculture producers are hoping to see changes in the industry as…
Ag economy key to growth in Wall
WALL, S.D. — The City of Wall is making big economic plans. Its economic development…
Ag business launched at S.D. Mines sees continual growth
RAPID CITY, S.D. — C-Lock Inc., a Rapid City agricultural company developed at South Dakota…
93rd annual South Dakota FFA Convention now only days away
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Excitement is building among Future Farmers of America members as the…
44th Annual Rodeo Rapid City comes to a close
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Rodeo Rapid City wrapped up on Saturday with the final two…
3 members of South Dakota family sentenced for grain fraud
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — Three members of a South Dakota family accused of bilking millions…
282 SD FFA members recognized for receiving their State FFA Degree, the highest degree of membership
BATH, S.D. — 282 South Dakota Future Farmers of America members will be recognized for…
2021: a look back at South Dakota’s agriculture industry
RAPID CITY, S.D. — As the final days of 2021 tick by, NewsCenter1 decided to…
2021 Black Hills Stock Show & Rodeo is coming up
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The 2021 Black Hills Stock Show begins this Friday, Jan. 29…
2020 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo – Day 1 Results
ARLINGTON, TX – The 2020 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo kicked off on Thursday from Globe…
2017 Mines grad awarded $100,000 grant to develop automated cattle feeding system
RAPID CITY, S.D. (Sept. 22, 2020) — Feeding cattle is about to get a whole…
“I love the sense of community” – local vendors celebrated during Farmer’s Market Week
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Mayor Allender declared August 1 – 7 as Farmer’s Market Week…
“Believe in the Magic of Beef” is a statewide thank you to healthcare workers
As health care workers have gone above and beyond the call of duty, the SD…