DRG Media Group Beyond the Mic podcasts

The United States Department of Agriculture will experience a change in leadership when the Trump Administration takes over control of the White House and both chambers of congress in January 2025. Before he leaves, current Farm Service Agency Administrator and South Dakota rancher Zach Ducheneaux says he has work he wants to take care of before he leaves the job.

Red meat exports have been strong for the United States in 2024, despite volatility and serious headwinds in major Asian markets. U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom says pork is doing especially well and beef isn't far behind.

Vikings defense is elite and it shows week in week out, the Bears vs. Packers is going to be another rivalry game that lives in infamy, Lions simply cannot be stopped, and the Bills Chiefs delivered another cinematic game. This show is short and sweet to make it easier on you!

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Brian Oakland and I preview all the State Championship matchups this week, including the two games we will be covering; Pierre vs. Watertown & Sully Buttes vs. Faulkton Area. I also recap all the action from NFL Week 10 and look ahead to Week 11

Fertilizer is a major input cost for many American farmers and global instability is causing a strain on the available supply. In this episode, the CEO of a cooperative in South Dakota and North Dakota talks about the current situation and the difference a recent USDA Rural Development grant will make for their customers. 

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There are seven ballot measures on South Dakota’s Nov. 5, 2024, general election ballot and at least half of them have some sort of verbiage disagreement between the proponents and the opponents. The result puts voters in the middle trying to sort through messages that spin one way or another to find information. One of the issues is Referred Law 21. The South Dakota Farmers Union organization is urging people to vote against it, while the South Dakota Corn Growers organization is urging people to support it. In this podcast, you'll hear from SD Corn Growers Executive Director DaNita Murray and SD Farmers Union President Doug Sombke.