DRG Media Group Beyond the Mic podcasts

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.

 

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.

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.

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 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.

There are anti-agriculture organizations across the United States attempting to change the way animals are used in agriculture-- with the ultimate goal of eliminating animals from agricultural uses entirely. One of the groups defending animal agriculture is Protect The Harvest. Board member Mike Siemens talks with DRG Media Group News and Farm Director Jody Heemstra about the organization and what they do.

The South Dakota State football star and Timber Lake native talks about playing on FCS' top-ranked team, his possible pro future and his youth football days with DRG Media Group Sports' Andy Shoe.

South Dakota cattle producer Todd Wilkinson is currently the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President-elect. In this episode, he chats with DRG Media Group News and Farm Director Jody Heemstra about packer concentration, animal traceability, transportation logistics and more.

In this episode of Agriculture In-depth, American Soybean Association Chairman and South Dakota farmer Kevin Scott talks about logistical issues slowing movement of agricultural products around the US and the world.

Two T.F. Riggs senior athletes discuss their signings with Northern State with DRG Media Group Sports Director David Burrall.