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Republican Party leaders in the South Dakota House and Senate have drafted three bills that they hope will help find compromise between landowners and development of value added agriculture projects in the state.

Hear about the United States first flight that landed on the moon.

After a recent visit to the United States-Mexico border, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem addressed a joint session of the South Dakota Legislature on Jan. 31, 2024. Noem spoke about the crisis, its impact on South Dakota and why there needs to be a solution ASAP.

From volatile weather to big swings in commodity market prices, managing risk is nothing new for America’s farmers and ranchers. Thankfully there are a plethora of tools available to help them do just that. In this episode, Ag Resource Management Area Manager Michael Meil shares some ideas.

Hear about the Mayflower landing at what's become Plymouth, Massachusetts.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has started a pilot program aimed at helping more small and medium size meat processors have affordable access to high-value beef grading. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack talks about the Remote Grading Pilot for Beef.

California Senator Aaron Sargent introduced a resolution for an amendment to the U.S. Constitution back in 1878 that would have provided for woman suffrage.

Former South Dakota Secretary of Agriculture Lucas Lentsch is leading the United Soybean Board as the organization's new CEO. After spending the past eight or so years in the dairy industry, Lentsch says moving to USB was a natural transition.

In this episode, hear about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Passing a family farm or ranch from one generation to the next can become divisive if those who think they should be included in the planning aren't at the table. Additionally, some people may need to be at the table that aren't part of the family. Learn more from Glen Newcomer, President of Newcomer Farms in Ohio.