The South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association held its 2024 convention and trade show in mid-December, with a bunch of different topics being discussed. In this episode of Agriculture In-depth, SDCA President Warren Symens talks about issues such as cattle price and SDCA Vice-President Craig Bieber talks about their policy discussions.
Dec 31, 2024•6 min•Ep. 490
Dec 30, 2024•1 min•Ep. 489
USPS
Dec 23, 2024•59 sec•Ep. 488
Bonus episode alert! SDSU and USD have a chance to punch their ticket to the National Championship tomorrow so we HAD to do a preview show, we also make picks for the inaugural 12-team playoff starting tonight.
Dec 20, 2024•44 min•Ep. 487
The Vikings are absolutely rolling and have tied the race for the one-seed, Buffalo helps out Minnesota with a huge win in Detroit and every other game from an incredible NFL Week 15. Also, the Jacks and Coyotes are a win away from the National Championship & we make some picks on this week's episode of Players Perspective.
Dec 17, 2024•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 486
The cropping system you use can make a difference in soil fertilizer requirements. In this episode, SDSU Extension Soil Fertility Specialist Jason Clark shares details of one on-going study being conducted in South Dakota.
Dec 16, 2024•5 min•Ep. 485
Calamity Jane
Dec 16, 2024•59 sec•Ep. 484
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has released it’s winter outlook for December 2024 through February 2025 and it shows a likelihood of colder than normal temperatures in South Dakota. In this episode of Agriculture In-depth, DRG Media Group News and Farm Director Jody Heemstra chats with State Climatologist Laura Edwards to get her insight on the weather models.
Dec 10, 2024•4 min•Ep. 483
The Jackrabbits and the Coyotes are on a collision course for the National Championship and we preview both round three matchups coming this Saturday, including a preview of the first ever 12-team College Football Playoff. We also recap every game from NFL Week 14 and look ahead at the best Sunday in the NFL in a while.
Dec 10, 2024•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 482
Dec 09, 2024•1 min•Ep. 481
Steve Steele, the 7x State Champion Head Coach of the Pierre Govs Football team and the CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Pierre, stops by to talk about the season, State Championship game, his work in the community and some rapid fire question. We also break down all the action from NFL's Week 13 on this episode of Players Perspective
Dec 03, 2024•1 hr 58 min•Ep. 480
The 2024 Ag Horizons Conference in South Dakota is Dec. 3-4 in Pierre. Wheat Growers Association Executive Director Caren Assman says more than a dozen speakers will provide perspective on a variety of agriculture-related topics.
Dec 02, 2024•7 min•Ep. 479
Dec 02, 2024•1 min•Ep. 478
Nov 26, 2024•1 min•Ep. 477
State Champion Sully Buttes QB & Wide Receiver duo Wes Wittler and Gavin Colson sit down for an interview to talk about the season, being a state champion and much more. We also dive into all the NFL Week 12 action on this episode of Players Perspective
Nov 26, 2024•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 476
The United States Department of Agriculture will experience a change in leadership when the Trump Administration takes over control of the White House and both chambers of congress in January 2025. Before he leaves, current Farm Service Agency Administrator and South Dakota rancher Zach Ducheneaux says he has work he wants to take care of before he leaves the job.
Nov 25, 2024•5 min•Ep. 475
Red meat exports have been strong for the United States in 2024, despite volatility and serious headwinds in major Asian markets. U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom says pork is doing especially well and beef isn't far behind.
Nov 20, 2024•9 min•Ep. 474
Vikings defense is elite and it shows week in week out, the Bears vs. Packers is going to be another rivalry game that lives in infamy, Lions simply cannot be stopped, and the Bills Chiefs delivered another cinematic game. This show is short and sweet to make it easier on you!
Nov 18, 2024•36 min•Ep. 473
Cecil B. DeMille
Nov 18, 2024•1 min•Ep. 472
Brian Oakland and I preview all the State Championship matchups this week, including the two games we will be covering; Pierre vs. Watertown & Sully Buttes vs. Faulkton Area. I also recap all the action from NFL Week 10 and look ahead to Week 11
Nov 13, 2024•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 471
Nov 13, 2024•1 min•Ep. 470
Fertilizer is a major input cost for many American farmers and global instability is causing a strain on the available supply. In this episode, the CEO of a cooperative in South Dakota and North Dakota talks about the current situation and the difference a recent USDA Rural Development grant will make for their customers.
Nov 05, 2024•5 min•Ep. 469
Hollywood
Nov 04, 2024•1 min•Ep. 468
Intercontinental Railroad
Oct 30, 2024•1 min•Ep. 467
There are seven ballot measures on South Dakota’s Nov. 5, 2024, general election ballot and at least half of them have some sort of verbiage disagreement between the proponents and the opponents. The result puts voters in the middle trying to sort through messages that spin one way or another to find information. One of the issues is Referred Law 21. The South Dakota Farmers Union organization is urging people to vote against it, while the South Dakota Corn Growers organization is urging people ...
Oct 29, 2024•6 min•Ep. 466
What an incredible Week 8 in the NFL. Jameis takes over at quarterback and leads the Browns to an incredible win, the Jets continue to screw it all up, the Bears and Commanders deliver an all-time finish, and every other game from Week 8. We also dive into Freddie Freeman singlehandedly owning the Yankees thru the first three games of the World Series. NFL Recap in order in case you want to skip ahead: 1. Vikings vs. Rams 2. Eagles vs. Bengals 3. Lions vs. Titans 4. Browns vs. Ravens 5. Panthers...
Oct 29, 2024•2 hr 14 min•Ep. 465
This week we go over every NFL game, talk some rivalry college football between NDSU & SDSU and others, look ahead at the World Series and some exciting podcast news
Oct 22, 2024•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 464
The 97th annual National FFA Convention is Oct. 23-26, 2024, in Indianapolis. Gettysburg High School juniors Trace Genzler and Bobbi Eide are two of the students from South Dakota who will be competing. DRG Media Group News and Farm Director Jody Heemstra had a chance to chat with both of them prior to convention.
Oct 22, 2024•7 min•Ep. 463
Electoral College
Oct 21, 2024•1 min•Ep. 462
Helping the next generation is the focus of the South Dakota Farmers Union's Herd Builder Award. The winners were selected by a panel of judges based on an application. One of those winners is Rylan Faugerhaug of Wessington Springs.
Oct 15, 2024•5 min•Ep. 461