DRG Media Group Beyond the Mic podcasts

Agriculture In-depth-- Anne Lewis MacroBlitz project (Episode 43)

The South Dakota Discovery Center has been awarded a National Geographic Society Meridian Project Grant to engage educators in making observations that can be used for research in North and South America. Discovery Center Programs and Operations Director Anne Lewis tells DRG Media Group News and Farm Director Jody Heemstra about MacroBlitz.

Agriculture In-depth-- No-till meeting in Mitchell (Episode 42)

The South Dakota No-Till Association will be hosting its annual soil health/no-till educational event at Mitchell, SD, on February 9, 2023, at the Highland Conference Center (2000 Highland Way). Organizer Ruth Beck chats with DRG Media Group News and Farm Director Jody Heemstra about the topics and speakers

Players Perspective - Episode 37 - Carlos Correa

Carlos Correa discusses staying with the Twins after his most unusual stint in free agency.

Courtesy: Treasure Island Baseball Network

South Dakota Legislative Overview

District 24 legislators Representatives Will Mortenson and Mike Weisgram and Senator Jim Mehlhaff chatted with DRG Media Group News and Farm Director Jody Heemstra about the first week of this year's South Dakota Legislative Session and what they see coming down the line.

Agriculture In-depth-- Wool industry also plagued by transportation problems (Episode 41)

American Sheep Industry Association Executive Director Pete Orwick and DRG Media Group News and Farm Director Jody Heemstra talk about wool production, the wool market and more.

The American Sheep Industry Association Convention is this week, Jan. 18-21, 2023, in Fort Worth, TX.

Agriculture In-depth-- US Census of Agriculture: It’s Time to be Counted (Episode 40)

The US Census of Agriculture happens once every five years, and 2022 was one of those years. USDA NASS is urging farmers and ranchers across the county to respond either online or via mail. In this episode of Agriculture In-depth, DRG News and Farm Director Jody Heemstra chats with USDA NASS's Joe Prusacki about the importance of producers responding to this-- and all USDA surveys.

 

Agriculture In-depth– Establishing a Voluntary Cattle Traceability System in the US (Episode 39)

The National Cattlemen's Beef Association is hoping to establish a voluntary traceability program for beef cattle in the US. NCBA President-elect and South Dakota cattle producer Todd Wilkinson and DRG Media Group News and Farm Director Jody Heemstra talk about what they may look like. They also touch on the upcoming Farm Bill.

Agriculture In-depth-- Congress and Cattle with NCBA CEO Colin Woodall (Episode 38)

In this episode, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association CEO Colin Woodall talks about unfinished business as the 2022 Congressional session wraps up and we look toward 2023.

Players Perspective - Episode 36 - Bergen Reilly

Two-time state champion and gold medal-winning volleyball star Bergen Reilly visits with DRG Media Group Sports' Brian Oakland.

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem’s 2022 Budget Address

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem gave her 2022 Budget Address Dec. 6, 2022. She said her proposals cover part of Fiscal Year 2023 and all of FY2024. Find the transcript of the speech on our website DRGNews.com.