DRG Media Group Beyond the Mic podcasts

Agriculture In-depth-- First generation cattle producer balances family and farm life with consumer education and agriculture advocacy

Letcher, South Dakota, area cattle rancher Calli Williams, her husband Tate and their two sons Jack and Tommy are 1st generation cattle producers operating TW Angus. They currently raise approximately 70 cow-calf pairs. Using various social media platforms, Calli not only shares her family's personal story, but she also answers questions from followers, markets their beef directly to consumers and receives invitations to speak with national media or groups about modern day cattle production.

 

Learn more about the Williams family and their operation at www.TWAngus.com.

Agriculture In-depth-- Public invited to tour Stomprud Angus Ranch, SD's 2025 Leopold Conservation Award® winner

The Stomprud Angus Ranch near Mud Butte is South Dakota's 2025 Leopold Conservation Award winner. The SD Grassland Coalition is hosting a public tour of the ranch Aug. 11, 2025. In this episode, SDGC Executive Director Judge Jessop chats with DRG News and Farm Director Jody Heemstra about the award and the upcoming tour.

Those interested in attending are asked to RSVP by the end of the day Aug. 7, 2025. To do so, call or text Judge Jessop at 605-280-0127 or email jljessop@kennebectelephone.com.

To get directions to the Stomprud Angus Ranch, click HERE.

Agriculture In-depth-- Food Safety Modernization Act training course for ethanol producers being held in Sioux Falls, SD

To comply with preventive control requirements as mandated by the Food Safety Modernization Act, a training course for ethanol producers is being held August 26-28, 2025, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Farm Broadcaster Cindy Zimmerman spoke with one of the organizers with the Renewable Fuels Association and has more.

To learn more about the training course and to register, click here.

Wynonna Judd Interview

Country Music icon, Wynonna Judd, is going to be performing her greatest hits Wednesday at The Monument in Rapid City.  Kevin Larsen had a chance to get her thoughts in an interview.  

Travis Scott, Oahe Zap Playoff Push, MLB All-Star Week & The Open Championship- Players Perspective

Travis Scott is cycling 2,800 miles across the country to raise money and awareness for the youth mental health crisis with his cause Cycling on Purpose, and he just made it through the beautiful state of South Dakota. We also make our picks for the Open Championship, break down the best Zap season in franchise history and recap the All-Star game and Homerun Derby on this episode of Players Perspective. 

Open Championship & Zap (0:00- 30:00)

MLB All-Star week (30:00-41:00)

Travis Scott Interview (41:00-End)

Agriculture In-depth-- National Farm Security Plan

On July 8, 2025, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins alongside U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, and U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem announced the details of USDA’s National Farm Security Action Plan. In this episode, hear Rollins, Hegseth, Bondi and Noem lay out their respective agency's role in implementing the Plan.

To read the full plan, click this link.

Agriculture In-depth-- SDSU Extension helps first responders train for crashes involving livestock

Livestock Field Specialists from South Dakota State University and North Dakota State University have developed a training program to help those responding to vehicle accidents involving cattle, bison, sheep, horses or other livestock understand how to handle the animals in that type of stressful situation.

In this episode, SDSU Extension Cow/Calf Field Specialist Robin Salverson chats with DRG Media Group News and Farm Director Jody Heemstra about developing a Bovine Emergency Response Plan.

Making Of America

Women who have taken up arms after their husbands fell in battle.

Agriculture In-depth-- Testing quality of livestock water sources helps prevent loss from reproductive issues, poor weight gain or even death

South Dakota State University Extension is offering free, on-site livestock water testing services to farmers and ranchers across the state.

In this episode, SDSU Extension Cow/Calf Field Specialist Robin Salverson says animal health should not be used as the indicator of water quality. She encourages producers to test water sources prior to turnout because contaminated water can cause illness or death, and even clear water can be of poor quality.

Ryen Sheppick- Players Perspective

Ryen Sheppick joins the show to talk the State High School Finals Rodeo and the upcoming National High School Finals Rodeo in July. We talk about the competition in Fort Pierre and what's to come in Rock Springs, WY. We also talk about the Oahe Zap's win streak and their red hot offense on this episode of Players Perspective

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