The South Dakota Agriculture and Rural Leadership class that I am a part of returned from China a few weeks ago. We spent time in the foreign country to learn about its agriculture industry and its culture. The experience was amazing and all 32 of us gained a greater understanding of the global economy and […]
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Wistful About Wagons
Hansen Wheel and Wagon shop recreates the wagons of the American West By Codi Vallery-Mills We have all seen the old western movies where outlaws try to heist a stagecoach. A gunfight ensues, horses are encouraged to run faster and some high collared city gal succumbs to the excitement and faints. Many of us don’t […]
Dancing with the Devil?
Nebraska farmers and livestock operators who are part of the Nebraska Farmers Union took an unprecedented step late last week. The group decided to begin working with The Humane Society of the United States by forming an advisory council called the Nebraska Agriculture Council of The Humane Society of the United States. Read the full […]
South Dakota ranchers look to Mob Grazing
In 2009 I had the opportunity to visit with nearby ranchers Pat and MaryLou Guptill. The couple is very aware that their land is the key to their cowherd’s success and ultimately the success of being able to bring back the next generation of ranchers. Because of this, they have looked to building better soil […]
Gill Red Angus builds its brand by catering to the buyer
This summer I was contacted to write a piece on Bryan Gill of Gill Red Angus in Timber Lake, S.D. His family is progressive Red Angus seedstock producers who have mastered their marketing efforts through a calf buy back program. Take a read here