Largest Working Ranch Donation in Montana History
MALTA, MT – When it comes to defining his family legacy, Dale Veseth is unwavering: Veseth Cattle Co. will remain a working ranch that strengthens opportunities for local ranchers, champions education and community-led conservation, and upholds Montana’s
USDA Plan and Import Debate Put U.S. Beef Industry at Center of Growing Political and Market Tensions
USDA announced Wednesday afternoon its new action plan “to strengthen the American beef industry, reinforcing and prioritizing the American rancher’s critical role in the national security of the United States.” The timing of the announcement coincides with
Imported Beef Debate Reignites Battle Over U.S. Origin Labeling
Ten years after Congress stripped away mandatory country-of-origin labeling for beef, the issue has resurfaced at the center of a political, economic, and philosophical clash over who benefits—and who loses—in the modern cattle industry. Lawmakers and rancher
Smith: Beef Industry Needs Certainty
Washington, D.C. – Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement calling on the Trump administration to advance policies which support American beef producers and consumers. “The hardworking families who raise cattle in Nebraska and all across our
Minot City Council Supports Bridge Review, Repairs
(Minot, ND) — Minot City Council supports a review and potential repairs of the Third Street Northeast Bridge. According to the City, future repairs are needed to keep the bridge in service without restrictions until a replacement
North Dakota Delegates Pressing Trump, Congress on Farm Services
(Undated) — North Dakota delegates pressing President Trump and Congress on farm services. Senator John Hoeven and discussed agriculture issues with President Trump. He also said the U.S. Department of Agriculture will resume critical services for farmers
Electrical Upgrades Completed At Lead Community Spot
(Lead, SD) — Electrical upgrades at Manuel Brothers Park in Lead have been completed. The project came to fruition through a community partnership, donations and a 50-thousand dollar grant from the Lawrence County Commission. The park previously
SD Cattle Producers Worried About Trump’s Beef Import Plan
(Sioux Falls, SD) — Cattle producers in South Dakota are worried about President Trump’s plan to import Argentinian beef. The South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association said on Facebook that the move would affect local farms, adding that the
Crooks Man Jailed on Child Porn Charges
(Sioux Falls, SD) — A Crooks man is accused of possessing and distributing child pornography. Brandon Wynthein-Lindemann appeared Wednesday before a judge, who set bond at 100-thousand dollars. The 21-year-old is being held in the Minnehaha County
Some Closures at Mt. Rushmore for Prescribed Fire
(Keystone, SD) — Officials say some parts of Mount Rushmore National Memorial are temporarily closed because of prescribed fire operations. The National Park Service says the Blackberry Trail and climbing areas west and south of Highway 244