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The Bashful Bison has relocated and now shares a building with Hay Camp Brewery.
40 teens from across the state attend the week-long camp learning about all things leadership and agriculture.
Hot and dry conditions could impact crop yields, water irrigation systems, and livestock.
Dusty Johnson is confident the Farm Bill will be passed this year.
Farm Bill provision, if passed, could allow farmers to become more sustainable long term.
2025 Farm Bill expected to be voted on before Memorial Day.
Dusty Johnson talks with genetics specialists about the positive economic impacts they have on the Black Hills and South Dakota agriculture.
Billions of dollars in conservation funds could be cut in the next Farm Bill.
The future of Beekeeping in South Dakota is crucial to the agriculture industry.
Uncertainty regarding the presence of foot-and-mouth disease in Paraguayan cattle led legislators to take action.
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Farms cutting down on diesel emissions damaging animals, other natural resources.
National Agricultural Week is celebrated from March 17th through the 23rd in the U.S including South Dakota. The week is a way for people to give thanks to farmers, ranchers, and other workers in agriculture.
Water levels might begin to fall low and affect farmers and ranchers in South Dakota.
The USDA is cracking down on meat products made from animals born in foreign countries but processed in America.
In the eyes of many in the agriculture industry, a new farm bill is long overdue.
If you aren't already a farmer or a rancher, it's almost impossible to become one.
Meade County 4-H is looking to teach children and their families how to garden with their new gardening classes in the Spring.
For 65 years, the Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo has been helping ranchers buy and sell cattle, hoping to make the next year’s herd stronger.
Before cattle at the Black Hills Stock Show & Rodeo can be sold ranchers must prep or "fit" their cows for auction.
Black Hills Stock Show & Rodeo continues to be a crucial resource for ranchers, showcasing their dedication to the field.
The Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo just kicked off last week, but how are attendance and revenue looking so far?
Johnson says one topic that frequently arose was concern over foreign ownership of agricultural lands.
Over the years, cattle numbers have been slightly decreasing, with beef cattle going from 30 million head in 2022, to 28 million in 2023.
The Black Hills Stock Show & Rodeo features 10 breeds of cattle sales, a two-day horse sale, and more than 300 vendors for people to shop at.
Preparations are underway for the Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo at The Monument, with high expectations following record turnouts in the past two years.
The 55th annual Black Hills Steam and Gas Threshing Bee will feature hundreds of tractors for people to ride and explore.
The animals included in the fair’s shows include cows, pigs, sheep, and goats, all of which will be included in the youth show.
In times of crisis Farm Rescue helps farmers and ranchers continue on with their livelihood.
The fair has more than 900 entries in their agriculture competitions, which include both livestock and non-livestock exhibits.
A recent ruling by a Brown County judge allows Summit Carbon Solution to survey private land without permission from landowners, but one farmer was left with damaged crops after survey work took place on his property.
More cities are opting to embrace bees; and that's a good thing.
It’s that time again this year when spring is in full bloom and snow is just a thing of the past.
The project is focused on overcoming barriers by implementing climate-smart agricultural practices
There is a common spirit across the Black Hills agriculture community, a respect for the history and tradition of never giving.
The nationwide drought continues to take a toll on agriculture producers.
Wall Meat Processing receives $3.3 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
House Bill 1090 passed with relative ease. Along its journey to being signed, there was support from many organizations in the agriculture industry. The opposition came from organizations like Dakota Rural Action and the South Dakota Trial Lawyers Association.
Gov. Kristi Noem's plan to set up a committee on foreign investment in South Dakota fails to get traction in the state Senate.
A bill in the South Dakota Legislature won't ban foreign ownership of agricultural land but it does require information about that ownership.
Cowboys and cowgirls gathered in South Dakota last week for the Stock Show and Rodeo. After the event the Monument turns the area from a stock show and rodeo back to an event center.
South Dakota ranchers have made some tough choices when it comes to the health and population of herds.
There are more than 29,000 farms in South Dakota and more than 40 million acres are dedicated to farms and ranches.
Across America many people have complained about the price of eggs, however, not many people can complain about the price of beef.
The Black Hills Stock show and Rodeo has its very own animal nursery, but with animals you won't typically see on the farm.
It’s an event that allows children between the ages of 3 and 6 to ride a sheep for up to eight seconds.
Breeders showcase their cattle at the Black Hills Stock Show.
Stock show opening weekend was decent but didn't break last year's attendance record.
The South Dakota Beef Industry Council says the key to sustainability is social responsibility, economic viability, and environmental stewardship.
Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo Board Members, elected officials, and volunteers were all in attendance to cut the ribbon, signifying the start of Rapid City's premier agriculture event.
The cowboys and cowgirls were wrangling in their livestock to the Monument.