Measuring what matters is key to managing cow herd

MANHATTAN, Kan. – As the fall calving season wraps up, Kansas State University cow-calf specialist Jason Warner encourages cattle producers to consider tracking a few key numbers to help them make more informed management decisions for the year ahead. “It’s
U.S. Soybeans Set for First Shipment to China Since May

Two cargo ships were headed for port terminals near New Orleans, Louisiana, this week to load the first shipments of U.S. soybeans to China since May. That’s according to a shipping schedule seen by Reuters. A third
SDSU President To Receive Mayor’s Inspirational Leadership Award
(Brookings, SD) — The president of South Dakota State University is being honored. Barry H. Dunn is this year’s recipient of the Mayor’s Most Inspirational Leadership Award. The honor goes to community leaders age 40 or older
Fire crews from multiple agencies contained a small wildfire Tuesday inside Custer State Park.

RAPID CITY, S.D. — Fire crews from multiple agencies contained a small wildfire Tuesday inside Custer State Park. The fire was located about two and a half miles northeast of the Black Hills Playhouse and was first
statewide task force is urging South Dakota lawmakers to strengthen open-meeting laws.

PIERRE, S.D. — A statewide task force is urging South Dakota lawmakers to strengthen open-meeting laws. The group of local officials and media representatives voted unanimously Tuesday to recommend clearer, more detailed public agendas. Their proposal would
Ellsworth Air Force Base Getting Nearly $400M in Construction Funding

(Rapid City, SD) — Senator Mike Rounds says Ellsworth Air Force Base is getting nearly 400-million dollars in construction funding. Most of the money will be used to build hangars for B-21 bombers. Rounds says the hangars
Reconstructed Road Opens Grand Views At Theodore Roosevelt National Park In North Dakota

(Bismarck, ND) — Part of a scenic road loop in North Dakota’s Theodore Roosevelt National Park is open again. The park’s 21-mile loop encircles a landscape where the 26th president wandered in the 1880s. It had previously
Bond Set For Lakota, ND Man Accused Of Child Abuse And Sexual Assault

(Lakota, ND) — Bond is being set for a Lakota man accused of several crimes involving a child. Brycen Stateren had a bond set at 50 thousand dollars cash only and was ordered to have no contact
U.S. Attorney Expects Law Enforcement Along Northern Border To Intensify

(Fargo, ND) — Federal prosecutors in North Dakota are expecting to file more immigration and border-related cases in the coming year. U.S. Attorney Nick Chase says that’s because more federal resources are being used for border-related issues
North Dakota Launching $400M Farm Loan Program

(Bismarck, ND) — North Dakota is launching a 400-million-dollar loan program to help farmers struggling with debt. On Tuesday, the state Industrial Commission approved the Bank of North Dakota’s Farm Financial Stability and Grain Inventory loan program.