DRG Media Group Beyond the Mic podcasts

Agriculture In-depth-- InterTribal Buffalo Council (Episode 60)

The InterTribal Buffalo Council is a collaboration of more than 80 tribes in 20+ states. Executive Director Troy Heinert says they help manage over 20,000 head of buffalo.

Players Perspective - Episode 47 - Jason Maciejczak

Pierre's Jason Maciejczak talks about his state shot put title with DRG Media Group Sports' Brian Oakland.

Agriculture In-depth-- Intertribal Agriculture Council (Episode 59)

The Intertribal Agriculture Council works with tribes around the United States to serve as the leading voice for Native agricultural programs and policies.

Director of Programs Kelsey Scott spoke with DRG Media Group News and Farm Director Jody Heemstra about the organization, getting youth involved in agriculture, working with the US Department of Agriculture to create the only Regional Food Business Center focused on Indian Country.

Agriculture In-depth-- The US Drought Monitor (Episode 58)

When it comes to finding out how dry areas of the United States are, the US Drought Monitor is the go-to tool for many people. Brian Fuchs, Climatologist and Faculty Member at the National Drought Mitigation Center at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, shares some background about the US Drought Monitor.

Players Perspective - Episode 46 - Noah Hutmacher

Noah Hutmacher, the former Chamberlain Cubs wrestling and football standout and future Northern State football player, discusses emerging from the shadow of older brother Nash with DRG Media Group Sports' Brian Oakland.

Get to know the 2023 Stanley County School Board candidates

The Stanley County School Board election will be held June 6, 2023. Three people are running for two, three year terms. DRG Media Group News and Farm director Jody Heemstra interviewed the three candidates and asked them all the same three questions. You'll hear the question, then you’ll hear each candidate’s answer. Candidate order is alphabetical by last name and their responses have not been edited.

Get to know the 2023 Pierre School Board candidates

The Pierre School Board election will be held June 6, 2023. Three people are running for one, three year term. DRG Media Group News and Farm director Jody Heemstra interviewed the three candidates and asked them all the same three questions. You'll hear the question, then you’ll hear each candidate’s answer. Candidate order is alphabetical by last name and their responses have not been edited.

Agriculture In-depth-- Celebrating Beef Month in South Dakota (Episode 57)

In South Dakota, cattle outnumber humans 4 to 1. President of the South Dakota Cattlemen's Association Eric Jennings shares insight into beef production and some of the current concerns farmers and ranchers are dealing with.

Agriculture In-depth-- SD Beef Industry Council puts checkoff dollars to work driving demand (Episode 56)

May is National Beef Month. Jodie Anderson is the Executive Director of the South Dakota Beef Industry Council-- the organization tasked with determining how the state's beef checkoff dollars are spent. She says this year's theme is "I choose beef."

Players Perspective - Episode 45 - Noah Hutmacher

Chamberlain High standout and future Northern State football player Noah Hutmacher visits with DRG Media Group Sports' Brian Oakland.