DRG Media Group Beyond the Mic podcasts

In Episode 4 of Agriculture In-depth, DRG News and Farm Director Jody Heemstra chats with Jacey Ellsworth and Kirk Hulstein with South Dakota Tourism about what agritourism is, how farmers, ranchers and communities can get involved and a bill waiting to be signed by Gov. Kristi Noem that provides liability protection for agritourism operations.

Two-time individual state champion Ciara McFarling looks back on the Pierre Governors winning the first girls team wrestling championship in South Dakota, starting a new sport for her and enjoying the time with her teammates.

In this episode Big Daddy Dave talks with Alberta native Chance Tomke about his music. Learn what inspired his musical journey, they talk hockey as Chance initially had a dream to chase a hockey career. He splits time between his home country and Nashville and they touch up that and you'll hear some of his music as well. Find out more about Chance -- http://www.chancetomke.com

In Episode 3 of Agriculture In-depth, DRG News and Farm Director Jody Heemstra and Chris Hill with Summit Carbon Solutions' discuss that company's proposal to capture carbon from ethanol biorefineries in five states, move it via pipeline and store it underground in North Dakota.

Pierre Governor juniors Ayvrie Kaiser and Remington Price talk about their friendship and solid volleyball and basketball seasons, plus Pierre Swim Team senior Canyon Jones signs with one of the nation's best JUCO swimming programs.

In this episode Kentucky native Corey Farlow has country music in his DNA. Find out what that's all about. Plus hear about his love of tattoos and motorcycles and much more. And hear some great new music from Corey during this episode. www.coreyfarlowcountry.com

In Episode 2 of Agriculture In-depth, DRG News and Farm Director Jody Heemstra and Ringneck Energy President and CEO Walt Wendland discuss Summit Carbon Solutions' proposal to capture carbon from ethanol biorefineries, move it via pipeline and store it underground in North Dakota.

Featured:

Members of the championship-favorite Pierre Governor Girls Wrestling team

Chamberlain basketball senior Sellyck McManus

In this episode Big Daddy Dave talks with Tennessee native Brandon Maddox about his musical  journey. Why he fell out of love with country music and what drew him back into the fold. And hear a couple of songs by Brandon including his new one 'Cruisin' Through a Small Town' www.brandonmaddoxmusic.com

In the inaugural episode of Agriculture In-depth, DRG News and Farm Director Jody Heemstra and SDSU Extension State Climatologist Laura Edwards cover mild temperatures, dry conditions, the drought monitor and fire danger.