Young producers attend water health and conservation event
NISLAND, S.D. — Water and how it’s managed can be a major factor in a…
Wyatt Casper takes the lead in the Saddle Bronc at the Days of ’76
DEADWOOD, S.D. – Hundreds of cowboys and cowgirls are in Deadwood this week for the…
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…
World Champion Breakaway Roper signs sponsorship with Monument Health
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Sawyer Gilbert, a world champion breakaway roper from Buffalo, South Dakota,…
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…
What is the role of a State FFA Officer?
BROOKINGS, S.D.- FFA State Officers serve in a single of 6 positions- president, vice chairman,…
Western Legacy Development Corp. answers questions about proposed packing plant
WALL, S.D. – Western Legacy Development Corporation, the corporate that has proposed to construct a…
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…
Warmer weather means sunbathers of all sorts including rattlesnakes
RAPID CITY, S.D. – They will be in every single place and anyplace, particularly…
Walt Bones Named 2022 Governor’s Ag Ambassador
PIERRE S.D. – Walt Bones of Chancellor has been named the 2022 Governor’s Ag Ambassador…
Wall Regional High School Rodeo underway with outstanding performances
WALL, S.D. – The Wall Regional High School Rodeo kicked off Saturday with the primary…
Wall Celebration Rodeo: Ty Breuer wins the Bareback with 83 points
WALL, S.D. – The summer time rodeo season continued this weekend with the a…
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…
Tracking dirt into the new Summit Arena
RAPID CITY, S.D. — It’s the moment we’ve been waiting for. The dirt has arrived…
Top Performer: Landry Haugen
STURGIS, S.D. – The National High School Finals Rodeo is about to happen July 17-23…
Tired of waiting for driverless vehicles? Head to a farm
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — For years Americans have been told autonomous technology was improving…
Thursday’s afternoon forecast: A freeze watch has been issued for the NC1 viewing space.
Forecast dialogue: We reached our excessive at 9:00 this morning, and the temperatures fell…
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 tie between SD soybeans and SD sheriffs is closer than you might think
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.- It’s tough to think about how soybeans and the Minnehaha County Sheriff’s…
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…
Sysco accuses 4 largest beef processors of price fixing
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The nation’s largest meals distributor has joined the opposite companies accusing…
Summerset resident celebrates Nationwide Cabbage Day with state’s greatest cabbage
SUMMERSET, S.D. – Since 1996, the Bonnie Crops third Grade Cabbage Program has cultivated curiosity…
Sturgis Meats offers farm-to-fork meat subscriptions
STURGIS, S.D. – Eating meals grown domestically has many advantages – it’s good for you,…
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…
Steve Dick appointed South Dakota USDA Farm Service Agency Executive Director
WASHINGTON – Steve Dick has been appointed as the brand new State Executive Director (SED)…
State FFA students highlight successes at state convention
BROOKINGS, S.D. – A sea of blue and gold will converge in Brookings this weekend…
St John’s Greek Bake Sale raises money for the church and its mission
Daphne Johnson is baking up a storm in her small yet happy kitchen. Johnson explains,…
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 Farmer’s Market looks to double vendor count
SPEARFISH, S.D. — The Spearfish Farmer’s Market is searching for to double its present quantity of…
Spearfish Community Garden now open for planting
SPEARFISH, S.D. — The Spearfish Community Garden is now open. On Saturday morning, new members…
Southwest Regional High School Rodeo kicks off with full day of action
NEW UNDERWOOD, S.D. – Rodeo action continues this weekend with the Southwest Regional High School…
South Dakota State FFA Officers Elected
BROOKINGS, S.D. – The State FFA Convention ended with the election of the brand new…
South Dakota ranchers eligible for federal grazing loss assistance
WASHINGTON — South Dakota ranchers and livestock producers have the ability to apply for assistance…
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 High School Rodeo National Qualifiers
FORT PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota High School Finals Rodeo wrapped up Saturday in…
South Dakota FFA members recieve FFA’s highest award
BROOKINGS, S.D. — At the South Dakota State FFA Convention, 28 members from the state…
South Dakota FFA Foundation establishes Fred and Joan DeRouchey Family Endowment
BATH, S.D. – The South Dakota FFA Foundation is proud to determine the Fred and…
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 PRCA Efficiency kicks off at Rodeo Speedy Metropolis
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Rodeo Speedy Metropolis continued on Friday night time with the second…
Second case of cattle anthrax reported in Kidder County
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota agriculture officials have confirmed a second case of cattle…
SDSM&T students design software to predict the cattle market
RAPID CITY, S.D. — The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (SDSM&T) Computer Science…
SDDA Industrial Hemp Plan approved by the USDA
PIERRE, S.D. — The South Dakota Department of Agriculture has received final approval by the…
SD, WY legislators categorical considerations with USFS plan to scale back timber sale program within the Black Hills
WASHINGTON — Legislators from South Dakota and Wyoming expressing considerations to U.S. Division of Agriculture…
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…
SD FFA to open Ag Adventure Zone at Black Hills Stock Show
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Between January 28 to February 5, the South Dakota Future Farmers…
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…
Rounds to FTC: investigate anti-competitive practices hurting our nation’s producers
WASHINGTON D.C. — South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds is asking on the Federal Trade Commission…
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 Speedy Metropolis: Shane O’Connell scores 82 factors within the Bareback Driving
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Rodeo Speedy Metropolis resumed Thursday night time with the primary of…
Rodeo season kicks off for junior high competitors
RAPID CITY, S.D. — The Junior High Division for rodeo is off and operating in…
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: Allen Boore wins over $4,000 at Xtreme Broncs Match
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Rodeo Rapid City continued on Saturday night with the PRCA Xtreme…
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…
Riker Carter wins Xtreme Bulls Event at Rodeo Rapid City
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The 45th Annual Rodeo Rapid City kicked off Friday at the…
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…
Remaining Outcomes: Eagle Butte cowboy wins saddle bronc title at Rodeo Speedy Metropolis
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Rodeo Speedy Metropolis wrapped up Saturday earlier than a sold-out crowd…
Ranchers wait as land tax invoice heads to committee
HOT SPRINGS, S.D. — Because the South Dakota Legislative session continues, lawmakers are tasked with…
Ranchers land tax, animal tagging systems top legislators lists for legislative session
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Agriculture, specifically beef production, has been the number one industry in…
Ranch Rodeo cowboys sharpening everyday practices through competition
RAPID CITY, S.D. — You could say they’re part of a different breed. Life for…
Ranch Rodeo an opportunity for cowboys to point out off a distinct facet of western life
RAPID CITY, S.D. — On Tuesday night time, 12 groups donned their cowboy hats and…
Public meeting Monday regarding proposed meat processing plant
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Western Legacy Development Corporation, the corporate that has proposed to construct…
Proposed high-tech beef processing facility announces new identify, partnership with Farmers Union Industries and addresses community concerns
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Kingsbury & Associates and Sirius Realty of Rapid City, S.D. and…
Professional Rodeo Athlete signs with Monument Health
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Monument Health signed a sponsorship agreement Tuesday with professional rodeo athlete…
PRCA Large Indoor Rodeo of the Year set to kick off Friday in Rapid City
RAPID CITY, S.D. – After 44 years in the Barnett Arena, Rodeo Rapid City is…
Pork group asks USDA to support faster slaughterhouse speeds
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A trade group for pork producers is asking the U.S.…
Pollinator Paradise: Why you shouldn’t start spring yardwork too early
SPEARFISH, S.D. — Kelly Harnett based the neighborhood group Beautify Spearfish again in 2018. “We…
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…
Nonprofit group trying to stop new pork plant in Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A nonprofit group is urging metropolis leaders in Sioux Falls…
Noem signs legislation expanding reach of cottage food industry
RAPID CITY, S.D. — South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem signed legislation Friday to develop entry…
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 technology in bison genetic testing may improve management practices
CUSTER STATE PARK, S.D. – The Custer State Park bison herd was a part of…
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…
Neiman announces cutbacks at Spearfish, Hulett sawmills
RAPID CITY, S.D. — A neighborhood forest merchandise firm has introduced they’re lowering hours at…
National HS Finals Rodeo: Thayne Elshere finishes as Reserve Champion in the Saddle Bronc
GILLETTE, WY – The National High School Finals Rodeo wrapped up on Saturday in Gillette,…
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 High School Finals Rodeo enters final stretch
GILLETTE, WY – The National High School Finals Rodeo will wrap up on Saturday, July…
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,…
MOOOving the cows into The Monument
RAPID CITY, S.D. — The cows came home to the Black Hills Stock Show Thursday…
Meade County Shooting Range bill struck down in committee
RAPID CITY, S.D. — A bill that would allocate roughly $5 million in state funds…
Meade County ranchers say voice frustration towards SD Recreation, Fish & Parks
MEADE COUNTY, S.D. — Joe Norman’s kitchen was full of historical past. Historical past of…
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…
McVey Hearth space present process native plant restoration tasks
HILL CITY, S.D. — In 1939, the McVey Hearth tore the the Central Black Hills,…
Many questions still remain regarding proposed meat processing facility
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The Western Legacy Development Corporation held a public query and reply…
Making moves in the cattle industry through unity
RAPID CITY, S.D. — The “Need for Unity in the Cattle Industry” was held in…
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 contestants hope for strong showing at the College National Finals Rodeo
CASPER, WY – The College National Finals Rodeo kicked off Sunday at the Ford Center…
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…
Legislation is one step closer to addressing anticompetitive practices in the meat and poultry industries
WASHINGTON, D. C. – The Meat Packing Special Investigator Act has handed by the Senate…
Last week’s storm brings new challenges to South Dakota farmers
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Not solely are South Dakota farmers fighting drought situations this 12…
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.…
It’s official! The 64th annual Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo is underway
RAPID CITY, S.D. — It’s the boot-scootin’ talk of the town – the Black Hills…
Hungry grasshoppers spurred by US drought threaten rangeland
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Voracious grasshoppers emerging in huge numbers are threatening to eat their…
House resurrects Meade County shooting range invoice; SDGF&P commission approves land purchasing
PIERRE, S.D. — A invoice that was killed in a home committee on Thursday, and…
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: Mt. Rushmore Angus (S2,E5)
What they do at Mt. Rushmore Angus Ranch isn’t always easy, but the goal is…
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 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 (S2,E1)
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…
Governor Noem “not in favor” of cropland tax laws
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Governor Kristi Noem says that she doesn’t assist present payments which can…
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…
Flooding concerns arise across Northeastern South Dakota
After the copious quantity of rain East River obtained throughout Wednesday & Thursday’s occasion, it…
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 students are fueled by a passion for agriculture
BROOKINGS, S.D. – In the world the place we are so linked, we will also…
FFA impacts youth lives
BROOKINGS, S.D. – FFA is not nearly elevating crops or livestock, public talking, or parliamentary process.…
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…
Fast Metropolis spreading its downtown roots with new plant retailer
RAPID CITY, S.D.– Whether or not or not you’ve gotten a inexperienced thumb, Fast Metropolis…
Fast Metropolis mayor pushes for water and well-being in Pierre
PIERRE, S.D.– Water and well-being had been two key subjects of curiosity for Fast Metropolis…
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…
Exhibitors show coaching, relationships with goats
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Cattle reveals on the Black Hills Inventory Present and Rodeo take…
Excitement builds as students return to Brookings for the 94th State FFA Convention
BROOKINGS, S.D. – Each yr FFA members be a part of collectively every spring for…
Elevate Speedy Metropolis hosts Essential Points Luncheon
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The agriculture business makes use of know-how every day to maximise…
Each day Inventory Present panel highlights ladies in agriculture
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Ladies have all the time been concerned on this planet 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,…
Drought Monitor, Precipitation Update, and Checking in on Utqiagvik
I hope everyone seems to be having an exquisite Thursday. Well, did Mother Nature wake…
Don’t let seasonal hitchhikers make your pets or livestock sick
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Tick season is upon us within the Black Hills, not solely…
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…
Days of ’76 Rodeo to celebrate 100th Anniversary
DEADWOOD, S.D. – The Days of ’76 celebration started in 1923 as a approach to…
Custer State Park holds 55th annual Bison Auction
CUSTER STATE PARK, S.D. — On Saturday, it was National Bison Day, and Custer is…
Crews work to help maintain landscape by fighting fire with fire
RAPID CITY, S.D. — The Black Hills area isn’t any stranger to fire. In reality,…
Cowboys and Cowgirls strike paydirt at Days of ’76 in Deadwood
DEADWOOD, S.D. – The a centesimal Annual Days of ’76 rodeo wrapped up Saturday in…
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…
Cluck (wait…CLICK) here to learn about FFA’s Poultry Judging Career Development Event
BROOKINGS, S.D.- The South Dakota State FFA Convention featured many livestock occasions however began off…
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…
Cheney and colleagues introduce legislation protecting family-owned farms, ranches and businesses
WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Liz Cheney (R-WY) joined greater than 70 of her colleagues in introducing…
Central States Fairgrounds reveal vision fund grant plans
RAPID CITY, S.D. – One of the vision fund recipients has announced how they will…
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…
Butcher Block Act passes unanimously in House
WASHINGTON — U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson’s Butcher Block Act handed unanimously in the U.S. House…
Bridging America strives to unite us all in food security
KEYSTONE, S.D. — Food unites us all — whether or not it’s laughing with mates…
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 more than just the riding events
RAPID CITY, S.D – For many at the Black Hills Stock Show on Sunday, riding…
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 Inventory Present within the books after first yr in The Summit Area
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The Black Hills Inventory Present and Rodeo is now within the…
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…
Bird flu’s grisly query: how to kill millions of poultry
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — When instances of fowl flu are discovered on poultry farms officers…
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.…
Beef bills advance through Senate Ag Committee
ST. ONGE, S.D. – After practically two years of political wrangling, a pair of bills…
Beef as soon as once more a chief focus at Black Hills Inventory Present
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The South Dakota Beef Trade Council has partnered with the Inventory…
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…
Areas in the Black Hills previously damaged by wildfires show signs of restoration, restoration
CUSTER, S.D. – For proprietor of Custer’s Big Pine Campground, Bill Paterson, a close-by hearth…
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…
Aftermath of the South Dakota Northern Plains winter storm
CAMP CROOK, S.D. – South Dakota ranchers have been immersed in challenges in the previous…
A look at SDSU’s agriculture research
BROOKINGS, S.D.- South Dakota State University’s College of Agriculture, Food, and Environmental Sciences continues to…
94th annual FFA Convention underway with over 2,000 students in attendance
BROOKINGS, S.D. — The 94th annual South Dakota Future Farmers of America Convention bought underway…
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…
103rd Annual Black Hills Roundup in full swing
BELLE FOURCHE, S.D. – Every yr through the first week in july, there are over…
103rd annual Black Hills Roundup comes to a close
BELLE FOURCHE, S.D. – The Black Hills Roundup in Belle Fourche wrapped up on Monday…
“It’s dramatically increased:” Fertilizer costs pain producers
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Fertilizer is a important part in agricultural manufacturing. According to the…
“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…
“Beef-to-Faculty” program provides greater than 30K kilos of meat to West River colleges
RAPID CITY, S.D. — It’s the third yr for Wall Meats’ “Beef-to-Faculty” program they usually’re…