DRG Media Group Beyond the Mic podcasts

Agriculture In-depth-- 75th annual running of horse races in Fort Pierre (Episode 71)

The only location that hosts live horse racing in South Dakota will hold its 2023 races Oct. 7-8 at the Stanley County Fairgrounds in Fort Pierre. Shane Kramme with the Venendrye Benevolent Association chats with Jody Heemstra about what's going on.

The Making of America - April 18, 1906, San Francisco earthquake

Learn more about the April 18, 1906, San Francisco earthquake.

The Making of America - Franklin D. Roosevelt

Learn more about Franklin D. Roosevelt, the 32nd President of the United States.

Agriculture In-depth-- Wessington Springs FFA (Episode 70)

The agricultural program at the Wessington Springs, SD, High School has been educating students on the value of agriculture since 1916. On Sept. 25, 2023, the school held its first "Celebration of Agriculture" public event, which included the unveiling of an FFA themed mural along one of the hallways in the school. In this episode of Agriculture In-depth, hear from the mural artist as well as the current FFA chapter president and chapter advisor.

 

The Making of America - Condoleezza Rice

Learn more about Condoleezza Rice.

The Making of America - President Lincoln on ”a healing America”

President Abraham Lincoln's answer to the question of what he believes the future holds for "a healing America."

Agriculture In-depth-- Artificial Intelligence (Episode 69)

On Sept. 14, 2023, South Dakota US Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) led the Senate's bipartisan Artificial Intelligence working group in hosting a first-of-its-kind discussion regarding how Congress should approach the opportunities and risks posed by AI. The AI Insight Forum featured top tech leaders including Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates.

Agriculture In-depth-- Back Forty Beef and Adventure Farm (Episode 68)

What started out in 2020 as a direct to consumer beef selling business for a young couple farming in the northeastern part of South Dakota has evolved to become a place where people can come to have fun and learn about agriculture.

Clint and Kelly Brandlee own Back Forty Beef. This year, Clint says they added a corn maze and adventure farm at their operation located east of Aberdeen, SD.

The Making of America - History of the Rose Parade

Learn a bit of history about the Rose Parade held yearly in Pasadena, California.

Agriculture In-depth-- Marketing South Dakota soybeans (Episode 67)

Representatives from over 50 countries had a presence at the 2023 US Soybean Export Council’s Soy Connext international conference held in August. Among them was South Dakota farmer Mike McCranie from the Claremont area. He was there as part of the Northern Soy Marketing group.