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Agriculture In-depth-- US trade mission trip to Singapore and Malysia (Episode 75)

U.S. Department of Agriculture Under Secretary Alexis M. Taylor led a trade mission to Southeast Asia Oct. 30-Nov. 3, 2023. The group held discussions about expanding export opportunities for U.S. food and farm products to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, the world’s fourth-largest market. In this episode, hear from Taylor and South Dakota Secretary of Agriculture and Natural Resources Hunter Roberts.

The Making of America - Napoleon Bonaparte

This episode features information about Napoleon Bonaparte.

Players Perspective - Jared Lutmer

Jared Lutmer is Pierre's second individual cross country state champion.  DRG Media Group Sports' Brian Oakland visits with him.

Agriculture In-depth-- South Dakota trade mission trip to Mexico (Episode 74)

South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources Secretary Hunter Roberts recaps a trade mission trip he and Lt. Governor Larry Rhoden led to Mexico Sept. 25-29, 2023. The group participated in meetings with Mexican buyers, agricultural industry leaders, and government officials to enhance South Dakota’s trading relationships with Mexico. The trade mission is organized by South Dakota Trade.

Joining Rhoden and Roberts on the mission were representatives from South Dakota Trade, Advanced Sunflower, Inc., Agropur US, C.A.W Industries, Houdek, Schumacher Enterprises, North Start Liquids, and the South Dakota Soybean Research and Promotion Council. These companies are participating in customized, business-to-business matchmaking meetings as part of their itineraries.

South Dakota Trade is using State Trade Expansion Program grant funds from the U.S. Small Business Administration to support the delegation.

The Making of America - Ben Franklin

This episode features information about Benjamin Franklin.

The Making of America - Audie Murphy

This episode features information about veteran and actor Audie Murphy.

The Making of America - Nuclear war

 How do you eliminate a nuclear threat without starting a nuclear war? JFK had to wrestle with that question back in October 1962.

Agriculture In-depth-- Pork Month in South Dakota (Episode 73)

October is National Pork Month. Telling us more about the swine industry in South Dakota is Abbey Riemenschneider, the new Director of Programs and Communication for the state’s Pork Producers Council.

Agriculture In-depth-- South Dakota Brand Board creates supervisory roles in its three districts (Episode 72)

The South Dakota Brand Board has announced a new supervisory model for its brand inspection program. The livestock ownership area was created by the legislature in 1943. Board President Scott Vance says this gives producers a local contact to reach out to with any questions or concerns.

The Making of America - Splitting the atom

The US had to catch up after Germany was first to split the atom.