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Temperatures from the mid-90s to triple digits are expected throughout South Dakota during the last full week of July 2023. Veterinarian Dr. Eric Knock is a partner in Prairie View Vet Clinic in central South Dakota. He says having a plentiful source of clean water is critical to help livestock cope with the extreme heat.

The South Dakota Sheep Growers Association is holding its annual educational program and Premium Yearling Ewe Sale July 22, 2023, in Huron. Lisa Surber is the association’s executive director.

Pierre's Kali Ringstmeyer, the AA girls 200 meter track & field state champion, is featured with DRG Media Group Sports' Brian Oakland.

It's official. There will be horse racing in South Dakota this fall. Hear more from Shane Kramme with the Verendrye Benevolent Association in Fort Pierre, South Dakota.

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The South Dakota Hall of Fame Visitor & Education Center in Chamberlain has opened an exhibit (June 2023) highlighting the Hall inductees who helped shape the American Highland Cattle Association. Tom McConnell from Balaton, Minnesota, spoke with DRG Media Group News and Farm Director Jody Heemstra about the exhibit and the breed of cattle it features.

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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.

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

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.

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.

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.