DRG Media Group Beyond the Mic podcasts: Recent Episodes
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How do keep a ranch profitable when your partner makes bad deals, ask Elizabeth Johnson Willams the Cattle Queen of Texas.
Cowart's Clan... We. Are. BACK! It's the first episode of the season, and we dive right in with MLB trade deadline talk, what the Twins are doing (or lack thereof), and the imminent MLB lockout in 2027. (Intro-26:00). Then, it is FINALLY time to talk some football! We start with Vikings QB competition, then look at all the major headlines around training camp as we get you ready for the season fast approaching. If you love talking sports, this is the show for you! Come on into Cowart's Corner!
High nitrate levels in livestock feed can pose serious health risks, particularly for pregnant animals and ruminants such as cattle. Along with its regional centers and some county offices, SDSU Extension is providing additional drop-off locations for livestock owners or forage growers who want to have forages tested for nitrate levels. In this episode of Agriculture In-depth, Extension Cow-Calf Field Specialist Taylor Grussing and DRG Media News and Farm Director Jody Heemstra discuss why the testing is important, how to properly take a sample and how to receive your results.
Agriculture In-depth is brought to you by Kimball Livestock Exchange.
Born into slavery Stagecoach Mary made a namr for herself in wilderness of Montana as the first African-American woman employed by the US Postal Service.
Player's Perspective is back! And we start with a few National Champions from Pierre who won the title with South Dakota United Spirit club team last week out in Denver at the US National Cup. We dive into the title win but also look ahead to the Governor season as they were teammates with a few other Govs like Aubrey Fischer and Cameron Larson. We also highlight Jasmine Jost and Lexie Hillmer's National Championship wins. However, before all of that, I get you hyped for football season and also talk a Haywire Headline! All of this brought to you by Avera!
Prairie Winds 4-H'ers will participate in their annual Achievement Days activities Aug. 2-3, 2026, in Fort Pierre. SDSU Extension 4-H Educator in Hughes and Stanley counties Michelle Barrett says static exhibits will be in the Community Youth Involved Center and animal exhibits will be shown at the Shomer Barn on the Stanley County Fairgrounds.
Volunteers are always welcome to help out at the Prairie Winds 4-H Achievement Days in Fort Pierre. If you’d like to pitch in, call the Extension Office at 605-223-7730.
Agriculture In-depth is brought to you by Kimball Livestock Exchange.
Elisha Otis may not of invented the elevator but he did make skyscrapers possible by inventing the safet brake.
Learning about the agriculture food system, farm safety, cooperatives and working as a team through fun, hands-on activities are all things youth attending the South Dakota Farmers Union’s Youth Leadership Camp experienced July 19-22, 2026. In this episode, you’ll hear thoughts from two camp counselors and one camp attendee.
Agriculture In-depth is brought to you by Kimball Livestock Exchange.
Our host, Cortana Mancuso, discusses film school and upcoming projects with Baltimore School of the Arts graduate Dylan Pritzlaff.
The American Civil War is considered the deadliest in US history; however in a true show of respect and honor both Union and Confederate troops presented arms following the surrender at Appomattox Court House.
A trade team from Peru, hosted by the South Dakota Wheat Commission, arrived in Pierre on June 28, 2026, and spent the next two days getting a firsthand look at how hard red spring wheat and hard red winter wheat are grown, handled and shipped in the U.S.
In this episode, hear SD Wheat Commission Executive Director Jonathan Kleinjan recap the group’s visit to a HRS wheat variety plot tour hosted by South Dakota State University near Gettysburg, a stop at Cronin Farms, a tour of the Oahe Grain elevator at Onida, and a visit to the Sioux Nation Seed processing facility in Fort Pierre.
Before flying on to Montana, the group also took in some South Dakota scenery, with stops at Wall Drug and Mount Rushmore.
Agriculture In-depth is brought to you by Kimball Livestock Exchange.
While he is the most recognizable of the riders to warn about British troop movement, his famous phrase is fiction.
The Pony Express saw riders cover over 1800 miles just see the telegraph cut communication times down to mere minutes 18 months later
Along with seeing displays and hearing presentations celebrating the history of International Harvester, attendees at the 2026 National Red Power Round Up in Huron, SD, can wander through areas filled with tractors, engines, trucks and equipment. Steve Masat is an event co-organizer and a member of South Dakota Red Power Chapter 21. In this episode, he talks with DRG Media Group News and Farm Director Jody Heemstra about the schedule and some of the unique things attendees will get to see, including CASE IH's custom made 355 Magnum tractor named Providence that will be put on display for the very first time.
For more information or to buy tickets, log onto redpowerroundup2026.com.
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One of America's most influential authors dropped out of school after the 5th grade but that didn't stop him from writing classics still read today.
Cortana Mancuso interviews Cooper Gloe on his experience at State Skeet and 5-Stand, along with buffalo hunting, paddlefish catching, and marching band leadership.
The Department of Agriculture is leading the coordinated response to combat New World screwworm (NWS) in the United States. USDA’s response brings multiple federal, state and Tribal agencies together with industry and territorial partners. In this episode, hear South Dakota State Veterinarian Dr. Mendel Miller talk about the NWS fly and larvae, tell-tale signs an animal has the larvae and how current transportation regulations should help lower the chances of the fly moving very far, very fast around the U.S.
USDA’s screwworm.gov website says:
- While the current risk to animals and people is very low, protecting U.S. livestock and wildlife is a national security priority.
- This is not a food safety issue—the U.S. food supply remains safe.
- The United States has defeated NWS before—together, we will do it again.
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In only 250 years Americans have have countless contributions across various fields of study including the International Space Station currently in orbit.
DRG Media Groups's Kevin Larsen talks with Wade Hayes who will be performing July 3, 2026, in Fort Pierre, South Dakota, as part of the Boots 'N' Roots festivities.
Kim Ricardo is a Forage Field Specialist with SDSU Extension. In this episode, get to know a little bit about Ricardo and her desire to help South Dakota producers enhance the productivity and sustainability of their pastures and hay lands through practical, research-based guidance on forage production and management.
Ricardo can be reached at 605-773-8120 or Kimberly.Ricardo@sdstate.edu.
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President Polk hoped to avoid war when the US annexed Texas but the war was inevitable.
The South Dakota Specialty Producers Association (SDSPA) is holding “Small Farms, Big Ideas” tours June 10, July 15 and July 29, 2026. In this episode of Agriculture In-depth, Peggy Martin with Cedar Creek Gardens at Midland invites people to come along and explore agricultural innovation firsthand through these unique tour opportunities.
Each tour has a pre-registration deadline so SDSPA has an accurate count for lunch. The cost to attend is $16 per person and includes all-day bus transportation and a lunch. Guests should wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes and dress for the weather. Participants should be able to walk on uneven outdoor terrain.
Full tour details and registration information can be found at https://sdspecialtyproducers.org/p/19106.
Agriculture In-depth is brought to you by Kimball Livestock Exchange.
The 2026 Agricultural Women’s Day event being held June 10 in Onida, SD, provides an opportunity for women to get together with other women having similar interests and spend a day actively learning together. In this episode, one of the volunteer organizers, Dawn Nagel, tells us about the event, the speakers and more.
The registration fee for Agricultural Women’s Day in Onida is $20 to cover the cost of the meal.
Again, the deadline to register is June 2. More information can be found:
- on the SDSU Extension Events website, by searching for Agricultural Women’s Day;
- on the Agricultural Women’s Day Facebook page; or
- by emailing sdagwomensday@gmail.com.
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Baseball season is about to OFFICIALLY be in full swing. Oahe Zap Opening Day is tonight (5/22) and the Legion Varsity open their season next Wednesday! Zap Manager Jamy Haberger joins the show to talk about the upcoming Zap season as they look to make another run to the Championship like they did a year ago. We talk returning players, new faces and all of the great things that are happening with the Zap at Hyde Stadium this summer.
Our second interview features Legion Varsity head coach River Iverson ahead of their season opener next Wednesday (5/27) when they take on the Harrisburg Tigers. We talk about the growth of the game, the many great athletes and players that will be playing Legion ball this summer, and so much more. Players Perspective is brought to you by Avera!
May is Beef Month, but the South Dakota Beef Industry Council has promotional efforts going on all year long. In this episode of Agriculture In-depth, Council Executive Director Jon Dilworth chats with DRG News and Farm Director Jody Heemstra about the organization, a coloring contest, information on substituting different cuts of meat when cooking, a direct from producer local beef purchasing directory and more.
Agriculture In-depth is brought to you by Kimball Livestock Exchange.
George Washington is said to be first in many things but how much do we really know about America's first president.
Farmers and ranchers around the United States use a variety of procedures as a way to prevent the spread of infectious diseases in livestock production. In some cases, those infectious diseases have the potential to spread to humans.
To help agricultural producers increase preparedness and maintain continuity of business during a disease response, staff at the National Farm Medicine Center, Marshfield Clinic Research Institute, have led development of PremisesMapper, a free, web-based biosecurity premises mapping tool.
To use the free PremisesMapper tool, go to https://rfdash.org/PremisesMapper/ and create your account. After creating a map, producers can print it or download a PDF to include with their operation’s biosecurity plan.
Agriculture In-depth is brought to you by Kimball Livestock Exchange.
The NFL schedules are officially here... We are so close to football. We look at the international schedules, holiday schedules and break down the Vikings (and NFC North) schedules along with the biggest games of this upcoming season. We are thrilled to talk football. We also take a look at the leaderboard of the PGA Championship which is absolutely packed at the top. Gerrick Higgo's hilarious excuse for being late (but on time) to his tee time. Some good golf and some really, really bad golf as well. We take a look at the MLB standings and talk a little fighting. If you love talking sports, this is the show for you! So come on into Cowart's Corner!
This week, our host Cortana Mancuso talks with her mom, Chandra, to celebrate Mother's Day.
While immortalized by Henry Longfellow, Paul Revere was one of more than 40 riders that warned "The British are coming!"
Cortana Mancuso talks to Darrien Lawrence about the boxing program and hero gym and his involvement in the fine arts.
The Fort Pierre Chamber of Commerce hosted a candidate forum April 23, 2026, at the Community Youth Involved Center in Fort Pierre. FP Chamber Executive Director Shane Kramme emceed and the moderators were DRG Media Group News and Farm Director Jody Heemstra and Riverfront Broadcasting News Director Zach Nelson.
Republican District 24 House candidates on the ballot (L to R) are (2 year term):
Mike Wisegram– incumbent,
Brian Burge,
Laurie Gill,
Regan Bollweg, and
Tim Rounds.
The Fort Pierre Chamber of Commerce hosted a candidate forum April 23, 2026, at the Community Youth Involved Center in Fort Pierre. FP Chamber Executive Director Shane Kramme emceed and the moderators were DRG Media Group News and Farm Director Jody Heemstra and Riverfront Broadcasting News Director Zach Nelson.
Stanley County Commission– Positions on the ballot are (4 year terms) (L to R):
Commission District 3 – Darby Nutter and Dana Iversen
Commission District 1 – Craig Heller, unchallenged
Commission District 5 – Chris Carter and Gary Grittner
The Fort Pierre Chamber of Commerce hosted a candidate forum April 23, 2026, at the Community Youth Involved Center in Fort Pierre. FP Chamber Executive Director Shane Kramme emceed and the moderators were DRG Media Group News and Farm Director Jody Heemstra and Riverfront Broadcasting News Director Zach Nelson.
Stanley County Sheriff-- candidates on the ballot are (L to R):
Gary Nickerson,
Dustin Baxter, and
Greg Swanson.
The Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a candidate forum April 27, 2026, at the Ramkota Hotel and Convention Center in Pierre. Chamber Government Outreach Committee member Mary Duvall emceed and the moderators were DRG Media Group News and Farm Director Jody Heemstra and Riverfront Broadcasting News Director Zach Nelson.
Pierre School Board candidates (L to R) Rochelle Kenzy and Madisyn Neibauer. Unable to attend, George Seamon, Jr.
The Fort Pierre Chamber of Commerce hosted a candidate forum April 23, 2026, at the Community Youth Involved Center in Fort Pierre. FP Chamber Executive Director Shane Kramme emceed and the moderators were DRG Media Group News and Farm Director Jody Heemstra and Riverfront Broadcasting News Director Zach Nelson.
Fort Pierre City Council– Positions on the ballot are (2 year terms) (L to R):
Ward 3– Kristin Gabriel and Rick Cronin
Ward 2– Mike Jacobson, unchallenged
Ward 1– Kevin Tiger and Larry Cronin
The Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a candidate forum April 27, 2026, at the Ramkota Hotel and Convention Center in Pierre. Chamber Government Outreach Committee member Mary Duvall emceed and the moderators were DRG Media Group News and Farm Director Jody Heemstra and Riverfront Broadcasting News Director Zach Nelson.
Pierre Mayor candidates (L to R)– Steve Harding and Todd Johnson (3 year terms).
The Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a candidate forum April 27, 2026, at the Ramkota Hotel and Convention Center in Pierre. Chamber Government Outreach Committee member Mary Duvall emceed and the moderators were DRG Media Group News and Farm Director Jody Heemstra and Riverfront Broadcasting News Director Zach Nelson.
Hughes County Commission (L to R) Rob Fines and Pat Steber. Not able to attend were Connie Hohn and Bill Abernathy. (4 year terms).
The Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a candidate forum April 27, 2026, at the Ramkota Hotel and Convention Center in Pierre. Chamber Government Outreach Committee member Mary Duvall emceed and the moderators were DRG Media Group News and Farm Director Jody Heemstra and Riverfront Broadcasting News Director Zach Nelson.
Republican District 24 Senate candidates on the ballot are (2 year term):
Jim Mehlhaff– incumbent,
Brian Murphy, and
Mark Nelson.
Republican District 24 House candidates on the ballot (L to R) are (2 year term):
Regan Bollweg,
Brian Burge,
Laurie Gill,
Tim Rounds, and
Mike Wisegram.
The Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a candidate forum April 27, 2026, at the Ramkota Hotel and Convention Center in Pierre. Chamber Government Outreach Committee member Mary Duvall emceed and the moderators were DRG Media Group News and Farm Director Jody Heemstra and Riverfront Broadcasting News Director Zach Nelson.
Hughes County Sheriff candidate Jeff Metzger is unchallenged.
The Fort Pierre Chamber of Commerce hosted a candidate forum April 23, 2026, at the Community Youth Involved Center in Fort Pierre. FP Chamber Executive Director Shane Kramme emceed and the moderators were DRG Media Group News and Farm Director Jody Heemstra and Riverfront Broadcasting News Director Zach Nelson.
Fort Pierre Mayor candidates are Mayor Gloria Hanson and Fort Pierre city council member Greg Kenzy.
The Fort Pierre Chamber of Commerce hosted a candidate forum April 23, 2026, at the Community Youth Involved Center in Fort Pierre. FP Chamber Executive Director Shane Kramme emceed and the moderators were DRG Media Group News and Farm Director Jody Heemstra and Riverfront Broadcasting News Director Zach Nelson.
Republican District 24 Senate candidates on the ballot are (2 year term):
Jim Mehlhaff– incumbent,
Brian Murphy, and
Mark Nelson.
The size of the U.S. cattle herd is around the lowest it's ever been, but one cattle marketer says larger animals are helping to keep beef readily available for consumers. In this episode, DRG Media Group Pierre News and Farm Director Jody Heemstra chats with Dennis Metzger from the Whitman, Nebraska, area to get his impression of the situation. Metzger works with seed stock, feeder calves and feeder calf marketing, among other things.
Agriculture In-depth is brought to you by Kimball Livestock Exchange.
On April 18, 1775 a British order went out to seize "all military stores" in Lexington; and thus American's war of independence began.
Our host, Cortana Mancuso, interviews two seniors who qualify to go to national oral interpretation (Chloe Bowers and Harper Reichling) on their experience on the TF Riggs forensics team. @tfriggsforensics on Instagram (gofundme linked in bio)
Is the moon moving away from Earth, one Princeton academic conviced NASA that that question should be the first experiment left on the surface.
Considered the father of guerillia warfare, Francis Marion commaned an unconvential army during the American Revolution.
Wildest story of the year... Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel and insider Dianna Russini are in boiling hot water after their affair has been made public. We go through the storyline, the lies, the pictures and everything else. After that, we dive into what has been an awesome NHL Postseason, and it's only the first round! To close, we talk about what a disastrous two weeks it has been for LIV Golf and Bryson DeChambeau. Once a fan favorite, he has fallen back to the ultimate villain once again. If you love talking sports, this is the show for you! So come on into Cowart's Corner!
Our host, Cortana Mancuso, interviews 8th grader Hailey Finn on her experience in middle school. Cortana then uses her knowledge from a year at high school to answer questions Hailey has about high school.
Mild weather has allowed farmers in central South Dakota to do spring fieldwork and planting without interruption. In this episode, farmer Chris Fosheim talks about wheat condition, fertilizer available and more.
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Jason Young is a PGA Golf Professional at Red Rock in Rapid City and was inducted into the SDGA Hall of Fame last weekend. We dive into his career as a Pro, teaching and mentoring students and what you can do to get better. We also talk about PGA Hope which is helping our Veterans deal with stress and angst by playing golf. Jason's interview starts around the 17:00 minute mark. Prior to the interview, we talk about the huge headline surrounding LIV golf and its potential termination.
This week on Teen Talk, Cortana Mancuso interviews Jenny Hodges about TF Riggs Highschool's upcoming musical: Death Takes a Holiday.
In this week's episode of Teen Talk, host Cortana Mancuso speaks with Jason Garrett. Jason is a freshman at Riggs and a talented young musician who participates in many ensembles, including a rock band that performed during a recent talent show hosted by the Riggs chapter of Tri-M. He talks about his experience with music and his life as a high schooler.
April 13-17, 2026, is Severe Weather Preparedness Week in South Dakota and Minnesota.
Kelly Serr is the Warning Coordination Meteorologist for the National Weather Service in South Dakota. In this episode, she encourages people to think about personal safety plans and to prepare for any situation, regardless of if they are at school, work, outdoors or on the road.
Each day during Severe Weather Preparedness Week has a specific theme to encourage people to focus their preparation and planning efforts. This year’s themes are:
- Monday: Weather Alerts and Warnings
- Tuesday: Severe Storms Wind, Hail and Lightning
- Wednesday: Flash Floods
- Thursday: Tornado
- Friday: Extreme Heat and Wildfire
- All topics: Additional safety information
The iconic words by Virginian Patrick Henry resonate more than 250 years after America declared its independence.
Gavin Colson is a State Champion golfer who was just 1 of 50 US players selected to compete overseas in a tournament in Australia. We dive in and discuss how he got selected, what the tournament will look like and how you can help. To remain an amateur, Gavin will rely on community support to help fund his trip across the pond! You can go to www.coast2coastinternationalathletics.com to help! We also talk about other aspects of the game including PGA Hope, preparation, the mental game and how younger players can get better.
Gavin and Randy interview- 11:00 min. mark
We are just days away from what promises to be an electric Final Four with UCONN, Arizona, Michigan and Illinois. Of course, we HAVE to talk about how Duke just fumbled away their shot at a championship in the Elite Eight and touch on other games from last weekend before looking ahead to Saturday. We also talk about Tiger Woods, his DUI and his statement released this week. All that and more on this episode, so if you love talking sports, this is the show for you! Come on into Cowart's Corner!
Tiger Talk is back this week for Episode 26 with your host, Matthew Givone. This week, with winter sports completely wrapped up, Matt looked ahead to the spring sports and even football season next year as well as talking some basketball and baseball. If you're a sports fan, you are not going to want to miss this season finale of Tiger Talk, brought to you by Dacotah Bank!
Join Cortana Mancuso in this week's episode of Teen Talk as she talks with award-winning writer/director and T.F. Riggs alum, Andrew Kightlinger!
NFL Week 6 has arrived with the Eagles and Giants kicking us off on TNF tonight. We preview every single game from this Week 6 slate, make our picks and also talk a little baseball and college football. If you love talking ball, and ONLY ball, this is the show for you. So come on into Cowart's Corner to get yourself ready for a big weekend ahead!
Tiger Talk is back for episode 7 with your host Matthew Givone. This week Matt sat down with Mobridge-Pollock high school football assistant coaches Danny Merkel and Ashton Norder to talk about their roles on the coaching staff, the crazy finish to last weeks game in Deadwood, and how they are getting ready for this weekends game and beyond. If you’re a Mobridge-Pollock high school fan you are not going to want to miss it. Tiger Talk, Live every Wednesday at 7 P.M. on Star 99, brought to you by Dacotah Bank!
The Vikings come back to the homeland with a win under their belt, the Broncos go into Philly and take one from the Champs, Mac Jones wills a banged up 49ers team to a victory over the Rams, the Lions dominate the lowly Bengals, the Patriots hand the Bills their first loss of the season, the Jags beat the Chiefs and the refs and every other game from NFL Week 5, come talk some football in Cowart's Corner.
While some people have been enjoying the mild fall weather so far in South Dakota, others are waiting for a good, hard freeze or two to kill off this year's crop of pesky biting insects. In this episode, SDSU Extension Urban Entomology Field Specialist Dr. Amanda Bachmann talks about mosquitoes, Multicolored Asian lady beetles, Minute pirate bugs and what we can do to try to minimize how much they annoy us until they disappear for the winter.
NFL Week 5 is here! The 49ers are beat up and have to go into Los Angeles tonight and play a red-hot Rams offense, the Vikings look to right the ship against Dillon Gabriel and the Browns, the Broncos and Eagles face off in a massive week 5 game, the Patriots look to spoil a perfect start from the Buffalo Bills on Sunday Night Football and we see if the Jacksonville Jaguars are for real against a resurgent Kansas City Chiefs team on Monday Night Football. All that, some Ryder Cup recap and some college football talk on this Thursday episode of Cowart's Corner.
Tiger Talk is back for episode 6 with your host Matthew Givone. This week Matt sat down with Mobridge-Pollock high school cross country head coach Chris Fried to talk about the teams season so far, how they train, and how people can get involved and keep up with the team. If you’re a Mobridge-Pollock high school fan you are not going to want to miss it. Tiger Talk, Live every Wednesday at 7 P.M. on Star 99, brought to you by Dacotah Bank!
Trent Kubik farms near Hamill, SD. In mid-September 2025, he was part of a roundtable discussion organized by South Dakota U.S. Senator Mike Rounds, that also included representatives from agribusiness, ag banking, corn, soybeans, wheat. In this episode, Kubik, who represented South Dakota Corn on the panel, recaps the roundtable discussion and talks about his personal operation.
Week 4 is officially in the books. The Vikings let us down on Sunday morning, the Giants and Jaxson Dart handed Brian Daboll his first win of the season, the Bears win on a blocked field goal, and we saw our first tie of the season on SNF. We also talk a bit about the unbelievable weekend in college football on this episode of Cowart's Corner!
Before it stood for movie-making the iconic southern California sign stood for something else.
NFL Week 4 is here. Thursday Night Football kicks us off with Gray Zabel and the Seahawks versus the Cardinals. The Vikings play their first of two international games, the Chiefs and Ravens both look to right the ship versus each other. The Bucs and Eagles dig up their 2024 postseason battle, and every other game from NFL Week 4. We also talk some Ryder Cup and the Cleveland Guardians historic surge to take the top spot of the AL Central. So come on into Cowart's Corner! If you love ball, this is the show for you
Tiger Talk is back for episode 5 with your host Matthew Givone. This week Matt sat down with Mobridge-Pollock high school volleyball head coach Rose Henderson to talk about the teams season so far, their extended break this week, and what they're expecting for the second half of the season. If you’re a Mobridge-Pollock high school fan you are not going to want to miss it. Tiger Talk, Live every Wednesday at 7 P.M. on Star 99, brought to you by Dacotah Bank!
What an insane weekend of NFL football... Packers upset by the Browns, the Eagles walk it off on a blocked field goal, the Vikings absolutely demolish the Bengals and have the greatest defensive performance in franchise history, and so much more. Come on into Cowart's Corner to talk some NFL football as we recap Week 3!
NFL Week 3 is here! The injury bug has visited multiple teams in the NFL including the Vikings, Bengals and Packers. How will that affect these teams early in the season? The Packers look like a juggernaut, the Vikings offensive line is scaring Viking fans, the Bears might be a disaster, and the Bills might get Mike McDaniel fired. Come on into Cowart's Corner as we preview all the action for NFL Week 3!
Tiger Talk is back for episode 4 with your host Matthew Givone. This week Matt sat down with Mobridge-Pollock high school football head coach Donovon Flaherty to talk about the teams season so far, what they are expecting on their upcoming road stretch, and how the team is prepared to deal with challenges. If you’re a Mobridge-Pollock high school fan you are not going to want to miss it. Tiger Talk, Live every Wednesday at 7 P.M. on Star 99, brought to you by Dacotah Bank!
A handful of great games and a handful of injuries. The league starts to take shape after NFL Week 2. We recap all of the action from the NFL, starting with the Vikings SNF loss to the Falcons and the JJ McCarthy injury, we jump back to the Packers dominant win over the Commanders on TNF, and the Bears looking lost against the Lions. Join me in all the NFL talk on this episode of Cowart's Corner!
The 4x200m relay team made up of Emlyn Swanson, Kali Ringstmeyer, Charlee Williams-Smith and Lennix DuPris made history at the State Track & Field meet by posting the first ever sub-1:40:00 time in the event. Emlyn, Charlee and Kali come on to talk about this historic accomplishment, their seasons and more. We also dive into the US Open, Stanley Cup Finals and Oahe Zap baseball's incredible standoff on this episode of Players Perspective.
Challenges of having a diverse crop rotation, integrating livestock on your farm when you don't own livestock, turning cropland back to grass and more will be topics during Dakota Lakes Research Farm’s Foxley Farm Field Tour near Winner, SD, on June 17, 2025.
To RSVP or to get directions to the Foxley Farm Field Tour, call the Dakota Lakes Research Farm at 605-224-6357 or email manager@dakotalakes.com.
People interested in learning more about different structures and techniques used for gardening have the opportunity to do that June 12, 2025, from 10am-4pm CT at Cedar Creek Gardens located south of Midland, SD. Held in coordination with the South Dakota Specialty Producers Association, co-owner Peggy Martin says there will be information for people at all levels of gardening experience. Registration is not required.
Find more information at https://cedarcreekgarden.com/ or at www.sdspecialtyproducers.org.
Adrik Schoon beat a 46 year old state record held by US Senate Majority Leader John Thune. He and his teammates also won the 4x400 relay at the tournament as well. We talk about his career and what's to come, also about his meeting with Thune after he broke the record. We also recap the start of the NHL & NBA finals, including covering one of the worst losses in MLB history on this episode of Players Perspective.
South Dakota's USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service produces a forage production and outlook map, available to farmers and ranchers for free. In this edition of Agriculture In-depth, DRG News and Farm Director Jody Heemstra visits with NRCS State Rangeland Management Specialist Emily Rohrer to learn more.
Forage maps relate to grassland forage production and not cropland, and the maps will not predict forage quality. These reports will subside starting July 1. Find more information using this link: https://bit.ly/Range_Pasture.
The trainer of the horse that won the 2025 Kentucky Derby (May 3, 2025) is originally from Mobridge, SD. Sovereignty had 7-1 odds of winning the 1¼ mile long Kentucky Derby for four-time trainer of the year Bill Mott, but the colt did it in a time of 2:02.31.
DRG Media Group News and Farm Director Jody Heemstra had the opportunity to chat with Mott about his horse training roots in South Dakota, his Derby wins, the horse racing industry and more.
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins hosted South Dakota ranchers Charles and Heather Maude at a news conference in Washington, D.C., on April 30, 2025,-- the day after the federal government dropped criminal charges it had filed against the West River couple. In this episode, hear that news conference in its entirety.
Additionally, USDA launched a new web portal for potential victims of ongoing lawfare originating under the Biden Administration to submit their concerns and experiences. This site is www.usda.gov/lawfare.
The majority of the soil in South Dakota is coming into the 2025 spring planting season being very short or short of moisture. In this episode of Agriculture In-depth, SDSU Extension State Climatologist Laura Edwards says the rain expected during the last few days of April 2025 will help, but the U.S. Drought Monitor shows there’s quite a bit of moisture deficit to make up for.
In this episode of DRG Media Group's Agriculture In-depth podcast features SDSU Extension State Climatologist Laura Edwards. She talks about spring weather models and what they show heading into spring planting Season in South Dakota.
Pierre Governor Head Coach, Steve Steele, joins the show to talk about the historic moment of Grey Zabel becoming the first Pierre Governor to get drafted into the NFL, what it means to the city and what his NFL career will look like. We also talk about the National Walleye Tour's first day out on Lake Sharpe, and the 3rd annual Sharpe Showdown coming up this weekend on this episode of Players Perspective.
We recap the dramatic finish to the 2025 Masters and I give you the perspective from the grounds of Augusta National. We also welcome on Pro Angler Thomas Huynh ahead of the National Walleye Tour coming to Pierre to compete on Lake Sharpe on this episode of Players Perspective.
(Masters recap 2:00-32:00)
(Thomas Huynh interview 32:00-1:14:00)
A new nationwide project called “Probing Our Country’s Soil Health” and is looking for 80 South Dakota farmers to participate. The project leaders are working to understand the status of soil health around the country and use that information to develop a new tool called Soil Health Assessment Protocol and Evaluation-- or SHAPE.
SHAPE is an online tool designed to interpret soil health measurements, monitor soil health change and offer management practice alternatives for improving soil health. The goal of the project is to collect 13,000 soil samples across the U.S. from approximately 6,000 fields, sampling different soil, climate and management conditions. The SHAPE tool will be available as a free web-based app for easy soil health scoring.
For more information, go to https://extension.sdstate.edu/news/80-south-dakota-farmers-needed-nationwide-soil-health-project-enroll-today or contact Jason Clark, SDSU Extension Soil Fertility Specialist, at Jason.D.Clark@sdstate.edu, or Hans Klopp, SDSU Extension Soil Health Specialist, at Hans.Klopp@sdstate.edu.
South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden has signed a bill that will partially fund the horse races in Fort Pierre in October 2025. DRG Media Group News and Farm Directror Jody Heemstra sat down with Track Manager Shane Kramme to talk about how the dollars are used to keep the horse racing industry alive in South Dakota. The horse races will be held Oct. 4-5, 2025, at the Stanley County Fairgrounds in Fort Pierre. Fort Pierre is the last location left in South Dakota that still hosts horse racing events.
In this episode of Agriculture In-depth, South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources Secretary Hunter Roberts chats with DRG Media Group News and Farm Director Jody Heemstra about conversations had during a recent trip to Washington, D.C., the 100th South Dakota Legislative Session, National Agriculture Week, the SD State Fair and more.
On this episode, we welcome on Pierre State Championship wrestlers Kezrey Benning & Ireland Templeton to talk about the season, the State Championship and what is to come in women's wrestling. We also wrap up the Girls State Basketball Tournament and talk NCAA Tournament Basketball.
South Dakota State University Extension is offering Master Gardener training classes, starting in mid-April 2025. Master Gardener Ruth Beck says much of the training course is virtual, but there are two, mandatory in-person sessions, with the location choices of Pierre, Sturgis or Sioux Falls. Registration is required. The training course costs $250 with 40 hours of volunteer work required or $500 with no volunteer work requirement. For details or to register, visit the SDSU Extension Events website and search for “master gardener,” email the Prairie Potters Master Gardener group at Pierre at prairiepotters.36@gmail.com or call the SDSU Extension Pierre Regional Center at 605-773-8120. The registration deadline is March 10, 2025.
The CattleFax 2025 Outlook shows the U.S. beef industry is poised for another year of strong market performance, driven by tight cattle supplies and robust consumer demand. Additionally, weather conditions will remain a critical factor influencing grazing availability, herd expansion and cattle prices.
On this episode of Players Perspective, we talk to Timber Hanson who became the first Stanley County Lady Buffalo to place at the State Wrestling Tournament, we talk playoff basketball, and I tell you the story of my first encounter with the great folks from South Dakota Law Enforcement
Agriculture is one of the most dangerous industries in the United States. That's why the National Farm Medicine Center, and the National Children’s Center for Rural and Agricultural Health and Safety, focus their research and advocacy on rural populations.
The Eagles are Super Bowl 59 Champions after dismantling the Chiefs and maybe ending the dynasty. We recap the game, look at the NFL moving forward and break down where both teams go from here as the Eagles have placed themselves at the top of the mountain. We also have more information about our giveaway coming up in April and more show announcements about upcoming shows on this episode of Players Perspective.
People from across the country came together in San Antonio, TX, Feb. 4-6, 2025, to have discussions, participate in educational opportunities or to network with people who interest in the United States' cattle industry.
Jesse Allen, host of DRG sister network shows AOA and MarketTalk, was one of them. He spoke with Gene Copenhaver, who was the vice-president of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association.
Devin Peterson plays professionally overseas for Gence BK, and he shares his insight into what it took for him to advance through the college ranks to the professional level. He also dives into the hard work it takes to achieve that level of success and how younger players can follow suit. We also preview the big game coming Sunday between the Eagles and Chiefs on this episode of Players Perspective.
(3:00-17:00 Masters Raffle Info)
(17:00-41:00 Eagles vs. Chiefs)
(41:00-1:15:00 Devin Peterson Interview)
(1:15:00 Luka, Anthony Davis trade & NFL trade talk)
The Upper Midwest Urban & Rural Agriculture Innovation Conference is being held Feb. 6-7, 2025, in Oacoma, S.D. In this episode, Brenda Dreyer with the South Dakota Specialty Producers Association share information about the schedule and the featured speakers.
The two-day Upper Midwest Urban & Rural Agriculture Innovation Conference includes four dedicated tracks, including one day dedicated to Regenerative Organic Practices, and another day devoted to Business Development, Urban Agriculture and Advanced Practices for Producers.
For more information or to register, go to sdspecialtyproducers.org.
Brooke Rollins is United States President Donald Trump's pick to become the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. She shared some insight about her stances on various ag-related topics during her Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee confirmation hearing January 23, 2025, in Washington, DC.
This week we welcome four seniors (Brylee Kafka, Sophia Peschong, Wyatt Briggs and Keegan Kitts) from the Oahe Capitals Hockey team ahead of their Pink the Rink Night on February 1st to talk hockey and the season. We also recap the Eagles dominant win, and the Bills ripping our hearts out once again...
NFL Championship weekend is here and there was no way we could leave you without a preview of both games, so enjoy this bonus episode where we break down both the Eagles vs. Commanders and Bills vs. Chiefs as these teams look to punch their ticket to New Orleans. We also have Darren Boyle on to talk high school basketball in South Dakota on this episode of Players Perspective
The South Dakota Soybean Growers and the South Dakota Soybean Association are holding a Producer Shop Talk event Feb. 4, 2025, in Fort Pierre. Association 2nd Vice-President Tanner Hento chats with DRG News and Farm Director Jody Heemstra saying the information presented will be beneficial for farms and ranches of all types.
Stanley County Boys Basketball HC Joey Fischer joins the show after their Jones County Invitational win over the weekend, we talk about their 8-1 start and how deep this team can go. We recap all the action from NFL Divisional Round weekend and the National Championship, and the Bears hire Ben Johnson.
Bonus Episode! We look ahead to the upcoming weekend of NFL Divisional Playoff action, preview every game and make our picks on this bonus episode of Players Perspective
Justin Cowart welcomes on Toughest Monster Truck Tour driver Jared Smith for an interview ahead of his show in Sioux Falls January 17th & 18th. He also recaps the Bills dominant win over the Broncos, one of the most highly anticipated NFL playoff games in history between the Bills and Ravens, the Vikings loss to the Rams and every other game from NFL Wild Card Weekend.
Over 20 years, Farm Rescue has supported nearly 1,200 farm and ranch families facing injuries, illnesses, and natural disasters. Since starting in North Dakota, Farm Rescue has expanded its core planting, haying, and harvesting assistance services to Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.
In this episode, Cathy Patton-Strunk shares her family's story and experience with Farm Rescue.
Mike Newland is with the Propane Education and Research Council. He says there's room for propane in the mix of sources of renewable energy He also says they're doing some unique testing in California.
In this episode, Justin Cowart dissects the important Week 18 action, including the Vikings bad loss to the Lions, the Patriots costing themselves the first pick in the draft, and a few guys making a lot of money. We also look ahead to all the NFL Wild Card matchups next weekend and preview tonight's FCS National Championship between NDSU & Montana State on this episode of Players Perspective.
The Vikings take on the Lions Sunday Night in one of the biggest regular season NFL games in recent history. The winner secures the NFC one-seed, gets a first-round bye & home-field advantage throughout the playoffs, and we preview all of it. We also take a look at all the other action around the NFL this weekend, including the two Saturday games tomorrow. And finally, we recap the CFP Quarterfinal games from the weekend.
*Since there is no Monday Night Football, the next Players Perspective episode will air Monday 1/6 on DRGnews.com
The South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association held its 2024 convention and trade show in mid-December, with a bunch of different topics being discussed. In this episode of Agriculture In-depth, SDCA President Warren Symens talks about issues such as cattle price and SDCA Vice-President Craig Bieber talks about their policy discussions.
Bonus episode alert! SDSU and USD have a chance to punch their ticket to the National Championship tomorrow so we HAD to do a preview show, we also make picks for the inaugural 12-team playoff starting tonight.
The Vikings are absolutely rolling and have tied the race for the one-seed, Buffalo helps out Minnesota with a huge win in Detroit and every other game from an incredible NFL Week 15. Also, the Jacks and Coyotes are a win away from the National Championship & we make some picks on this week's episode of Players Perspective.
The cropping system you use can make a difference in soil fertilizer requirements. In this episode, SDSU Extension Soil Fertility Specialist Jason Clark shares details of one on-going study being conducted in South Dakota.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has released it’s winter outlook for December 2024 through February 2025 and it shows a likelihood of colder than normal temperatures in South Dakota. In this episode of Agriculture In-depth, DRG Media Group News and Farm Director Jody Heemstra chats with State Climatologist Laura Edwards to get her insight on the weather models.
The Jackrabbits and the Coyotes are on a collision course for the National Championship and we preview both round three matchups coming this Saturday, including a preview of the first ever 12-team College Football Playoff. We also recap every game from NFL Week 14 and look ahead at the best Sunday in the NFL in a while.
Steve Steele, the 7x State Champion Head Coach of the Pierre Govs Football team and the CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Pierre, stops by to talk about the season, State Championship game, his work in the community and some rapid fire question. We also break down all the action from NFL's Week 13 on this episode of Players Perspective
The 2024 Ag Horizons Conference in South Dakota is Dec. 3-4 in Pierre. Wheat Growers Association Executive Director Caren Assman says more than a dozen speakers will provide perspective on a variety of agriculture-related topics.
State Champion Sully Buttes QB & Wide Receiver duo Wes Wittler and Gavin Colson sit down for an interview to talk about the season, being a state champion and much more. We also dive into all the NFL Week 12 action on this episode of Players Perspective
The United States Department of Agriculture will experience a change in leadership when the Trump Administration takes over control of the White House and both chambers of congress in January 2025. Before he leaves, current Farm Service Agency Administrator and South Dakota rancher Zach Ducheneaux says he has work he wants to take care of before he leaves the job.
Red meat exports have been strong for the United States in 2024, despite volatility and serious headwinds in major Asian markets. U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom says pork is doing especially well and beef isn't far behind.
Vikings defense is elite and it shows week in week out, the Bears vs. Packers is going to be another rivalry game that lives in infamy, Lions simply cannot be stopped, and the Bills Chiefs delivered another cinematic game. This show is short and sweet to make it easier on you!
Brian Oakland and I preview all the State Championship matchups this week, including the two games we will be covering; Pierre vs. Watertown & Sully Buttes vs. Faulkton Area. I also recap all the action from NFL Week 10 and look ahead to Week 11
Fertilizer is a major input cost for many American farmers and global instability is causing a strain on the available supply. In this episode, the CEO of a cooperative in South Dakota and North Dakota talks about the current situation and the difference a recent USDA Rural Development grant will make for their customers.
At the halfway point in the South Dakota High School Football season, we had play-by-play staple Darren Boyle come in and dissect each classification and look ahead at the playoffs. As usual, I break down every NFL game from Week 3 including a surprising Vikings 3-0 start, the Chiefs getting all the calls & the Bills dominating.
The Verendrye Benovolent Association will host its 76th annual horse races Oct. 5 and 6, 2024, at the Stanley County Fairgrounds in Fort Pierre. VBA member and Track Manager Shane Kramme says it’ll be another showcase of the horse racing talent that’s raised in and around South Dakota.
This (2024) will be the 76th year of horse races being held in Fort Pierre.
In this episode I break down an exciting Week 0 of College Football and look ahead at an incredible Week 2 slate of games (00:00-36:00) and we welcome South Dakota play-by-play legend, Brian Oakland, into the studio to recap SD HS Football Week 1 & look ahead to all the great games in week 2!
Thanks to work started by the United States Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, the remains of a soldier from South Dakota killed during WWII have been laid to rest at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery near Blunt, SD. The DPAA says after the war, over 73,500 soldiers were missing. As of Aug. 10, 2024, just over 1600 have been accounted for.
See photos and read more about Corporal Robert A. Bartlett by going to the News page on our DRG Media Group website.
Beginning on September 25, 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency will implement changes to its Farm Loan Programs. FSA Administrator and South Dakota rancher Zach Ducheneaux says they had four main objectives for the changes being made.
A regenerative ag pioneer from New South Wales, will present a workshop on Aug. 6, 2024, in Fort Pierre, SD. Dr. Dwayne Beck works with the South Dakota Soil Health Coalition. He's met the speaker, Colin Seis, and shares some information about the work he does.
Farms and ranches in South Dakota that have had at least 80 acres in the same family for 100 or more years are eligible to apply for the Century Farm and Ranch designation. Krystil Smit with the South Dakota Farm Bureau share more about the program and how to apply.
National Weather Service Meteorologist Ryan Vipond shares some of the early data collected about the July 14, 2024, storm that came through central South Dakota.
A new, live auction platform is enabling consumers to buy beef directly from cattle producers. In this episode of Agriculture In-depth, Partner and Mitchell, S.D. area rancher Amanda Radke shares the details about Bid on Beef.
Ryen Sheppick is one of the most exciting and talented up and coming cowgirls in the Midwest. Ryen was kind enough to come and tell us about her success in rodeo, gymnastics and things she has learned along the way.
Austin O’Brien is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Dakota State University in Madison, SD. Using technology and precision agriculture production methods to be more efficient and more profitable has been happening in various facets of agriculture for many years. While the use of artificial intelligence to assist with some of these tasks may be new to some farmers and ranchers, O’Brien says agriculture researchers have been using AI for over a decade.
On June 5, 2024, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced USDA is taking action to assist with efforts to strengthen Tribal food sovereignty. The programs include over $42 million for awardees under the Indigenous Animals Harvesting and Meat Processing Grant Program, $18 million for projects under the Tribal Forest Protection Act, and $2.3 million to support the service of Indigenous foods in school meal programs.
This week's episode is about Colonel Thomas Rose, the mastermind behind the 1864 escape from Libby Prison, the Confederate POW prison located in Richmond, Virginia.
The House Agriculture Committee passed their version of the next five-year farm bill. One topic that always comes up is financial assistance for weather-related natural disasters, something US Secretary of Ag Tom Vilsack says is important to include.
A Stanley County School Board election will be held June 4, 2024. Four people are running for two, three year terms. I’m DRG Media Group News and Farm director Jody Heemstra. I interviewed all four candidates and asked them all the same two questions. As you listen, I’ll give the question, and then you’ll hear each candidate’s answer. Candidate order is alphabetical by last name and their responses have not been edited.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service has released the Congressional District Profiles and Rankings from the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Gerlach says the data includes land, farms, market value of agricultural products sold, rankings, producer characteristics and more.
This week's episode is about Condoleezza Rice, who served as US Secretary of State from 2005-2009
May is National Beef Month. This year, a handful of groups in South Dakota have partnered to provide beef products to individuals facing hunger. Stacey Andernacht is with Feeding South Dakota.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is revising its current nutrition standards for school meals to include less sugar and greater flexibility with menu planning. in this episode of Agriculture In-depth, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack provides more information about the changes that will take place between Fall 2025 and Fall 2027.
A leadership program that targets girls from middle school age through college expanded into South Dakota in April 2024. Fanchon Stinger is the founder of Grit & Grace Nation.
Selected to be the first teacher in space. Her life ended tragically in the space shuttle Challenger disaster.
The 96th annual South Dakota State FFA Convention will be held April 18-20, 2024, in Brookings. State FFA Reporter Gabrielle Rebelein can’t believe her year as an officer is coming to an end.
Many ranchers in Nebraska, Texas and Oklahoma have been impacted by devastating wildfires are in need of grazing acres and hay resources to sustain their herds while they work over the coming months to restore their operations. Steve Dick, State Executive Director for the USDA Farm Service Agency in South Dakota says emergency haying and grazing has been approved to try to help those producers.
It's the start of baseball season. We have some interest facts about America's past time.
In March 2023, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the United States Patent and Trademark Office released a report delving into the accuracy of the claims companies made about the seeds they sell to grow agricultural crops. During the 2024 National Farmers Union Convention, U.S. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack talked about the “More and Better Choices for Farmers: Promoting Fair Competition and Innovation in Seeds and Other Agricultural Inputs” report.
We're all familiar with Ellis Island.....Now learn about Angel Island near San Francisco.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has released the finalization of a rule to align the voluntary “Product of USA” label claim with consumer understanding of what the claim means. During the 2024 National Farmers Union Convention, U.S. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack talked about that topic, but first gave an update on enforcement of the Packers & Stockyards Act.
The United States Department of Agriculture projects U.S. farm sector income will continue to fall in 2024, after reaching record highs in 2022. During his address at the 2024 Commodity Classic event, USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack said his agency is doing all that it can to ensure American farmers can afford to produce the food, feed, fiber and fuel the world needs.
Learn about Ruth Jones Wakefield, the woman that invented the first chocolate chip cookie recipe.
The 2024 Commodity Classic event was held Feb. 27-March 2 in Houston, TX. One of speakers was U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack. He urged caution as the United States works through tensions with China because that country is a major importer of U.S. ag products.
Learn about Grace Brewster Hopper, the woman who created a way for computer code to be written in English rather than digital code.
The South Dakota Department of Health has grant money available for Emergency Medical Services agencies across the state to develop and implement systems and solutions to support the sustainability of these critical services. EMS and Trauma Program Administrator Marty Link says this initiative is an outcome of the Regional Services Designation analysis completed in 2023.
A Feb. 6, 2024, ruling by a federal District Court in Arizona vacated the registration for over-the-top applications of dicamba on dicamba-tolerant soybeans and cotton. As far as stocks of those chemicals retailers or farmers may already have on hand, South Dakota Secretary of the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources Hunter Roberts says regulators don’t yet know if they’ll be able to be used this spring.
Republican Party leaders in the South Dakota House and Senate have drafted three bills that they hope will help find compromise between landowners and development of value added agriculture projects in the state.
After a recent visit to the United States-Mexico border, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem addressed a joint session of the South Dakota Legislature on Jan. 31, 2024. Noem spoke about the crisis, its impact on South Dakota and why there needs to be a solution ASAP.
From volatile weather to big swings in commodity market prices, managing risk is nothing new for America’s farmers and ranchers. Thankfully there are a plethora of tools available to help them do just that. In this episode, Ag Resource Management Area Manager Michael Meil shares some ideas.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has started a pilot program aimed at helping more small and medium size meat processors have affordable access to high-value beef grading. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack talks about the Remote Grading Pilot for Beef.
California Senator Aaron Sargent introduced a resolution for an amendment to the U.S. Constitution back in 1878 that would have provided for woman suffrage.
Former South Dakota Secretary of Agriculture Lucas Lentsch is leading the United Soybean Board as the organization's new CEO. After spending the past eight or so years in the dairy industry, Lentsch says moving to USB was a natural transition.
Passing a family farm or ranch from one generation to the next can become divisive if those who think they should be included in the planning aren't at the table. Additionally, some people may need to be at the table that aren't part of the family. Learn more from Glen Newcomer, President of Newcomer Farms in Ohio.
Albert Abraham Michelson had the honor of being the first American to receive a Nobel Prize in Physics. It happened back in 1907.
DRG Media Group Sports' Brian Oakland visits with promising Pierre bowler Emily Kringel.
The US Department of Agriculture and the Flower Hill Institute are working together on a new meat and poultry processing program. Flower Hill Regional Director Dave Carter talked about the program with DRG Media Group News and Farm Director Jody Heemstra.
Pierre Governor senior basketball standout and future South Dakota Mines player Reese Terwilliger visits with David Burrall.
In this episode of Agriculture In-depth, Jody Heemstra talks about streamlining programs, staffing and the farm bill with US Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency Administrator and South Dakota rancher Zach Ducheneaux.
The President of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is hoping to clarify some confusion floating around in cattle country about underwriters for the Livestock Risk Protection Program. Todd Wilkinson is a cattle producer from the DeSmet, South Dakota, area. He says the main question is if an underwriter of the LRP program fails, is the producer’s contract still valid?
Former US Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor paved a path for women on multiple levels of the nation's court system. Learn more about her in this Making of America program.
Agriculture stakeholders had hoped to get a new federal farm bill written and passed in 2023. While that didn’t happen, United States President Joe Biden did sign a one-year extension that includes funding for farm programs and some food assistance programs through September 2024. Ed Elfman is the Senior Vice President of Agriculture and Rural Policy for the American Bankers Association. He talks about the importance of having a farm bill in place at the end of 2023, getting more money for USDA offices to upgrade their technology, interest rates and more.
This episode features information about Danny Thomas establishing a childhood illness research center.
Automobile manufacturers are still fighting proposed federal legislation that would require them to include AM radio-- at no charge-- in many of the new models they’re producing. This episode shares thoughts from stakeholders with the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the National Association of Broadcasters during a panel discussion held Nov. 15, 2023, during the National Association of Farm Broadcasting Convention.
United States President Joe Biden, Cabinet members and Senior Administration Officials have been making stops in states in the central part of the country as part of their Investing in Rural America Event Series. In this episode, Jesse Allen with the American Ag Network, Agriculture of America and Market Talk visits with US Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack about the investments.
U.S. Department of Agriculture Under Secretary Alexis M. Taylor led a trade mission to Southeast Asia Oct. 30-Nov. 3, 2023. The group held discussions about expanding export opportunities for U.S. food and farm products to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, the world’s fourth-largest market. In this episode, hear from Taylor and South Dakota Secretary of Agriculture and Natural Resources Hunter Roberts.
Jared Lutmer is Pierre's second individual cross country state champion. DRG Media Group Sports' Brian Oakland visits with him.
South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources Secretary Hunter Roberts recaps a trade mission trip he and Lt. Governor Larry Rhoden led to Mexico Sept. 25-29, 2023. The group participated in meetings with Mexican buyers, agricultural industry leaders, and government officials to enhance South Dakota’s trading relationships with Mexico. The trade mission is organized by South Dakota Trade.
Joining Rhoden and Roberts on the mission were representatives from South Dakota Trade, Advanced Sunflower, Inc., Agropur US, C.A.W Industries, Houdek, Schumacher Enterprises, North Start Liquids, and the South Dakota Soybean Research and Promotion Council. These companies are participating in customized, business-to-business matchmaking meetings as part of their itineraries.
South Dakota Trade is using State Trade Expansion Program grant funds from the U.S. Small Business Administration to support the delegation.
How do you eliminate a nuclear threat without starting a nuclear war? JFK had to wrestle with that question back in October 1962.
October is National Pork Month. Telling us more about the swine industry in South Dakota is Abbey Riemenschneider, the new Director of Programs and Communication for the state’s Pork Producers Council.
The South Dakota Brand Board has announced a new supervisory model for its brand inspection program. The livestock ownership area was created by the legislature in 1943. Board President Scott Vance says this gives producers a local contact to reach out to with any questions or concerns.
The only location that hosts live horse racing in South Dakota will hold its 2023 races Oct. 7-8 at the Stanley County Fairgrounds in Fort Pierre. Shane Kramme with the Venendrye Benevolent Association chats with Jody Heemstra about what's going on.
The agricultural program at the Wessington Springs, SD, High School has been educating students on the value of agriculture since 1916. On Sept. 25, 2023, the school held its first "Celebration of Agriculture" public event, which included the unveiling of an FFA themed mural along one of the hallways in the school. In this episode of Agriculture In-depth, hear from the mural artist as well as the current FFA chapter president and chapter advisor.
President Abraham Lincoln's answer to the question of what he believes the future holds for "a healing America."
On Sept. 14, 2023, South Dakota US Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) led the Senate's bipartisan Artificial Intelligence working group in hosting a first-of-its-kind discussion regarding how Congress should approach the opportunities and risks posed by AI. The AI Insight Forum featured top tech leaders including Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates.
What started out in 2020 as a direct to consumer beef selling business for a young couple farming in the northeastern part of South Dakota has evolved to become a place where people can come to have fun and learn about agriculture.
Clint and Kelly Brandlee own Back Forty Beef. This year, Clint says they added a corn maze and adventure farm at their operation located east of Aberdeen, SD.
Representatives from over 50 countries had a presence at the 2023 US Soybean Export Council’s Soy Connext international conference held in August. Among them was South Dakota farmer Mike McCranie from the Claremont area. He was there as part of the Northern Soy Marketing group.
This week's episode of The Making of America talks about "The Ghost of Bunker Hill"
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The 2023 South Dakota 4-H Finals Rodeo is being held Aug. 18-20 at the Stanley County Fairgrounds in Fort Pierre. Lay Board member Treg Cowan says this 4-H rodeo is a huge event.
Women in agriculture across South Dakota are invited to attend a Women on the Range Workshop about how to leverage social media to build and promote their operation and advocate for agriculture. The workshop, hosted by South Dakota State University Extension, starts at approximately 9 a.m. and lasts until 5 p.m. MT on Aug. 17, 2023, at the 777 Bison Ranch near Hermosa, South Dakota.
Registration is limited to 40 people and the cost is $25. Lunch is included. To register, visit https://extension.sdstate.edu/event/women-range-leveraging-social-media.
Each episode will entertain and inform you on the rich and important history of our country, hosted by radio veteran and television producer Michael Emerson.
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.
The Stanley County School Board election will be held June 6, 2023. Three people are running for two, three year terms. DRG Media Group News and Farm director Jody Heemstra interviewed the three candidates and asked them all the same three questions. You'll hear the question, then you’ll hear each candidate’s answer. Candidate order is alphabetical by last name and their responses have not been edited.
The Pierre School Board election will be held June 6, 2023. Three people are running for one, three year term. DRG Media Group News and Farm director Jody Heemstra interviewed the three candidates and asked them all the same three questions. You'll hear the question, then you’ll hear each candidate’s answer. Candidate order is alphabetical by last name and their responses have not been edited.
In South Dakota, cattle outnumber humans 4 to 1. President of the South Dakota Cattlemen's Association Eric Jennings shares insight into beef production and some of the current concerns farmers and ranchers are dealing with.
May is National Beef Month. Jodie Anderson is the Executive Director of the South Dakota Beef Industry Council-- the organization tasked with determining how the state's beef checkoff dollars are spent. She says this year's theme is "I choose beef."
Chamberlain High standout and future Northern State football player Noah Hutmacher visits with DRG Media Group Sports' Brian Oakland.
Interest in agritourism experiences continues to increase, especially in rural states like South Dakota. In this episode, Jacey Ellsworth with Travel South Dakota shares information about what tourists and travelers are asking for and how to start an agritourism opportunity on your farm or ranch.
Automobile manufacturers have been spreading the word that they will not be including AM radios in many of the new models they’re producing. In some cases, manufacturers are also saying FM radio won’t be included either. Former National Association of Farm Broadcasting president and past NAFB Broadcaster of the Year Brian Winnekins owns WRDN radio in Durand, WI. He's been diligently following this topic and joins DRG Media Group News and Farm Director Jody Heemstra to talk about it.
Future Ohio State quarterback Lincoln Kienholz discusses his new-found celebrity status and more with DRG Media Group Sports Director David Burrall and Brian Oakland.
The South Dakota Department of Health has issued a warning to the public and medical professionals about the threat of fentanyl mixed with xylazine. The Drug Enforcement Administration has reported that this mixture is becoming increasingly widespread and poses a significant risk to public health.
Fentanyl is a potent synthetic opioid that is often mixed with other drugs to increase their effects. Xylazine is a sedative commonly used on large animals such as horses and is not intended for human consumption. The combination of these two substances can lead to respiratory depression, seizures and even death.
In this episode, South Dakota State Veterinarian Dr. Beth Thompson talks about xylazine, how its used and how it should be stored.
As spring field work gets underway in South Dakota, construction season also starts to ramp up, so it’s not a coincidence that National Work Zone Awareness Week is held this time of year. South Dakota Department of Transportation Pierre Area Engineer Dean VanDeWiele says this year’s theme is Work Zone Safety . . . Work With Us.”
The Pierre Governor and future Ohio State Buckeye discusses the advantages of playing well in multiple sports and his family with DRG Media Group Sports Director David Burrall and Brian Oakland.
The 2023 South Dakota Governor’s Ag Summit will be held in July 17-18 in Lake Area Technical College in Watertown. However, Friday, April 7, 2023, is the deadline to submit nominations for this year’s Governor’s Ag Ambassador honoree, who will be recognized at the Summit.
Lincoln Kienholz talks about his fellow excellent athletes in his Riggs High senior class and about his future at Ohio State with DRG Media Group Sports Director David Burrall and DRG Media Group Sports' Brian Oakland.
South Dakota State University invites the public to attend the 100th SDSU Little International at the Animal Science Arena on the SDSU campus in Brookings March 31 and April 1, 2023.
The annual SDSU event is famous for its reputation as the nation’s largest two-day, student-run agricultural exposition in the country. This year’s theme is “Built on Tradition, Powered by a Vision.”
DRG Media Group News and Farm Director Jody Heemstra chatted with event Manager Cody Gifford to learn more about the significance of this year’s event.
U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development provides loans, grants and loan guarantees to help expand economic opportunities, create jobs and improve the quality of life for millions of Americans in rural areas. Under Secretary Xochitl Torres Small spent time in South Dakota seeing first hand how some of those funds are being used.
The former Pierre Governor quarterbacks looks ahead to his time at Ohio State with DRG Media Group Sports Director David Burrall and DRG Media Group Sports' Brian Oakland.
Ducks Unlimited, in partnership with the Natural Resources Conservation Service, is announcing the opening of the second application process of their collaborative Regional Conservation Partnership Program. The initiative, Scaling Soil Health in the Prairie Pothole Region, provides voluntary conservation incentives to farmers and ranchers looking to improve soil health, restore grasslands, and improve rotational grazing capacity for livestock on their properties. Hear more about the program from Bruce Toay with Ducks Unlimited in South Dakota and DRG Media Group News and Farm Director Jody Heemstra.
Interested participants in the 34 east river counties of South Dakota have until March 31, 2023, to submit their application. Applications will be prioritized by projects that would include a transition to regenerative agriculture systems and incorporate large tracts of restored grasslands.
Justin Tupper is a South Dakota cow-calf producer, owner of St. Onge Livestock Auction barn and is currently the President of the United States Cattlemen’s Association. In this episode of Agriculture In-depth, DRG Media Group News and Farm Director Jody Heemstra chats with Tupper about cattle markets, federal Farm Bill discussions, the Cattle Contract Library Pilot Program and more.
The future Ohio State quarterback talks about his dream of being a major college athlete fulfilled with DRG Media Group Sports Director David Burrall and DRG Media Group Sports' Brian Oakland.
The federal farm bill, the Butcher Block Act and the Cattle Contract Library Pilot Program will all get debate this year in the US Senate and House of Representatives. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson chats with DRG Media Group News and Farm Director Jody Heemstra about those and other agriculture-focused topics.
The US Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service is following up with producers about their responses to the 2022 US Census of Agriculture through the spring of 2023. That followup includes mailings, phone calls and personal visits. Farmers and ranchers are encouraged to complete their ag census either online at agcounts.usda.gov or by mail as soon as possible. The online questionnaire is accessible on desktop, laptop, and other mobile devices.
Pierre Governor and future University of Sioux Falls heavyweight wrestler Josh Rydberg visits with DRG Media Group Sports Director David Burrall.
DRG Media Group News and Farm Director Jody Heemstra participated in a news conference with fellow National Association of Farm Broadcasting members to hear directly from farmers from Nigeria, Mexico, Argentina and Germany about the challenges they face in their countries. They are all members of the Global Farmer Network, a group whose mission is to amplify the farmers’ voice in promoting trade, technology, sustainable farming, economic growth and food security worldwide.
February is National Pesticide Safety Education Month. Dr. Amanda Bachmann with SDSU Extension and DRG Media Group News and Farm Director Jody Heemstra review pesticide safety practices to be used on your farm, ranch, home or place of business.
To request a pest management guide, go to https://sdstate.questionpro.com/2023PMGrequest.
For information about private and commercial pesticide application training, go to https://extension.sdstate.edu/agriculture/safety-training.
The Governors' all-time leading receiver talks about the unusual process that led him to his University of Sioux Falls commitment with DRG Media Group Sports Director David Burrall.
The South Dakota Discovery Center has been awarded a National Geographic Society Meridian Project Grant to engage educators in making observations that can be used for research in North and South America. Discovery Center Programs and Operations Director Anne Lewis tells DRG Media Group News and Farm Director Jody Heemstra about MacroBlitz.
The South Dakota No-Till Association will be hosting its annual soil health/no-till educational event at Mitchell, SD, on February 9, 2023, at the Highland Conference Center (2000 Highland Way). Organizer Ruth Beck chats with DRG Media Group News and Farm Director Jody Heemstra about the topics and speakers
Carlos Correa discusses staying with the Twins after his most unusual stint in free agency.
Courtesy: Treasure Island Baseball Network
District 24 legislators Representatives Will Mortenson and Mike Weisgram and Senator Jim Mehlhaff chatted with DRG Media Group News and Farm Director Jody Heemstra about the first week of this year's South Dakota Legislative Session and what they see coming down the line.
American Sheep Industry Association Executive Director Pete Orwick and DRG Media Group News and Farm Director Jody Heemstra talk about wool production, the wool market and more.
The American Sheep Industry Association Convention is this week, Jan. 18-21, 2023, in Fort Worth, TX.
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.
How did wheat harvest go in South Dakota in 2022? Wheat Commission Executive Director Reid Christopherson shares his insight in this Agriculture In-depth podcast.
The South Dakota State Fair Foundation is holding a “Raise The SHED” fundraising campaign to build a new home for Open Class Sheep at the South Dakota State Fairgrounds in Huron. It will also serve as a multi-purpose facility including a show arena, educational center, concrete flooring and restrooms. Professor Emeritus at South Dakota State University and former SDSU Extension Sheep Specialist Jeff Held share more about the project and how to contribute to it.
A one-day agritourism workshop will be held in Sturgis, South Dakota, Nov. 17, 2022. SDSU Extension Community Vitality Field Specialist Peggy Schlechter says agritourism is a growing area of interest for vacationers. To register or learn more about the SD Agritourism Workshop, visit https://extension.sdstate.edu/event/south-dakota-agritourism-workshop-sturgis.
The Miller basketball star discusses losing his junior year to and coming back from a serious knee injury with DRG Media Group Sports' Darren Boyle.
A new online tool for visualizing and exploring freeze-date trends is now available, thanks to a partnership between Purdue University’s Midwestern Regional Climate Center and the US Department of Agriculture’s Midwest Climate Hub in Ames, IA. Dr. Dennis Todey with USDA tells us more about the interactive website.
Pierre Governor Football lineman Jason Maciejczak discusses work ethic and the Governors' goal of another state championship with DRG Media Group Sports' Brian Oakland.
Pierre Governor Football lineman Jason Maciejczak discusses his time at Douglas High School and growing up in Box Elder and his transition to Pierre with DRG Media Group Sports' Brian Oakland.
The US Department of Agriculture is putting together a new program to assist producers and grain elevators in South Dakota and a few other states with rebuilding on-farm grain storage sites destroyed by natural disasters throughout the course of the past year. USDA FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux shares some of the preliminary details.
The US Department of Agriculture recently announced the federal government is making $500 million in grants available to increase American-made fertilizer production to spur competition and combat price hikes on US farmers caused by the war in Ukraine. Secretary Tom Vilsack made comments and answered reporter questions during a news conference (Sept. 27, 2022,) at the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture meeting in New York.
Farmers National Company senior vice president of real estate operations Randy Dickhut will retire Sept. 30, 2022, after more than 20 years with the company. He says agriculture land sales trends have been unique the past year or two.
Farmers National Company senior vice president of real estate operations Randy Dickhut will retire Sept. 30, 2022, after more than 20 years with the company. He says agriculture land sales trends have been unique the past year or two.
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers has released its August 2022 numbers for new combine, large tractor and small tractor sales in both the United States and Canada. Despite the current economic conditions, he says sales numbers look good.
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers has released its August 2022 numbers for new combine, large tractor and small tractor sales in both the United States and Canada. Despite the current economic conditions, he says sales numbers look good.
Three solid sophomores from Pierre Governor Boys Golf - Nick Bothun, Luke Olson and Sawyer Sonnenschein, talk about the team's breakthrough 2022 season with DRG Media Group Sports' Brian Oakland.
Three solid sophomores from Pierre Governor Boys Golf - Nick Bothun, Luke Olson and Sawyer Sonnenschein, talk about the team's breakthrough 2022 season with DRG Media Group Sports' Brian Oakland.
For years, the South Dakota Farmers Union has hosted the Farmers Share Lunch on the Saturday of the State Fair in Huron. About 1000 people enjoyed this year's meal, which only cost them 35 cents.
For years, the South Dakota Farmers Union has hosted the Farmers Share Lunch on the Saturday of the State Fair in Huron. About 1000 people enjoyed this year's meal, which only cost them 35 cents.
Two of Pierre's senior volleyball leaders talk about the team's good start and summer volleyball.
The official dates of this year’s South Dakota State Fair are Sept. 1-5, 2022. However, pre-fair open class livestock shows started over the weekend to to make the most of the stalls and show rings currently available because construction of the new Dakota Events CompleX-- or DEX-- is not yet finished. In this episode, Assistant Fair Manager Candi Briley shares some of this year's activities, starting with preview day, which is Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022.
There's more on the effort to improve sportsmanship at South Dakota high school sporting events with SDHSAA Executive Director Dan Swartos, visiting with DRG Media Group Sports Director David Burrall.
Each year, South Dakota Farm Bureau and the South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources join together on the first day of the State Fair to recognize farms and ranches that have been in the same family for 100 years or longer.
In this episode, Farm Bureau President Scott Vanderwal tells us more about the program that began in 1984 and has honored over 3,000 farm and ranch families have been honored.
SDHSAA Executive Director Dan Swartos discusses the start of state-sanctioned softball and the desire to improve sportsmanship with DRG Media Group Sports Director David Burrall.
Successful pro rodeo bull rider Chance Schott of McLaughlin talks about life as a cowboy and about his distinctive mustache with DRG Media Group Sports' Andy Shoe.
Former Timber Lake football star and future Northern State football player Hank Kraft discusses his collegiate opportunity with DRG Media Group Sports' Brian Oakland.
Jackson is on his own for the first time, as Dustyn is out and nobody else wanted to hang out with him. However, he was able to get MLB legend Tommy John to stop by and talk about his playing career, how pitchers are handled in today's game, and training for the LIV Tour.
Before Tommy comes on, Jackson talks about Aaron Rodgers using psychedelics, monkey sightings, and a man who has accidentally spelled his name wrong his entire life.
Agriculture markets are affected by many factors, one of which is weather. Eric Snodgrass is the Senior Science Fellow and Principal Atmospheric Scientist at Nutrien Ag Solutions in Champaign, IL. He says sometimes weather and markets follow each other and sometimes they don’t.
Former Timber Lake multi-sport star Hank Kraft visits with DRG Media Group Sports' Brian Oakland.
Today, the guys talk about Aaron Rodgers' camp attire, a Taco Bell lawsuit and albino alligators.
Shortstack makes his return and talks about how he will look ripped.
Later, the guys talk about overrated sodas, sports franchises, and musical artists.
Dr. Dennis Todey is the Director of the US Department of Agriculture’s Midwest Climate Hub in Ames, IA, and the former State Climatologist for South Dakota. In this episode, he explains what a climate hub is, talks about drought vs flash drought and shares an overview of the weather outlook.
The Pierre Trappers' best pitcher in 2022 discusses his opportunity in Pierre and his life around baseball with DRG Media Group Sports Director David Burrall.
Dustyn is back on the podcast and him and Jackson talk about James Harden taking a pay cut. eating taco bell every day, and finding a cigarette in their chicken fries.
Later, they talk about the most overrated fast food chains, holidays, and beers.
In this exclusive interview, Jackson sits down with Pierre Trappers General Manager John Hunt and 2022 Expedition League Broadcaster of the Year Ryan Breeden to talk about what it took to make this 2022 Pierre Trappers season happen. With great inside stories, along with chronicling the ups and downs, John and Ryan paint a picture of the interesting 2022 Expedition League season.
Inflation. Interest rates. Basis points. Possible recession. There’s a lot going on with the US economy these days-- and the global economy as well. South Dakota Bankers Association President Karl Adam says what we’re seeing now is the culmination of the last few years.
While Dustyn is out, Jackson is joined by Big Daddy Dave in the studio to talk about a fight in the Bronx between Yankees fans, a Beavis and Butthead reboot, and the new Winnie the Pooh slasher film.
Former Pierre Trappers and current Weyburn Beavers outfielder Erik Lemberg joins the show to talk about the Trappers season, his one game suspension, and maple syrup.
Later, Who Ya Got takes on a Friday Night Fights theme.
The former Stanley County and Purdue basketball star shares the experience of playing professionally in Europe and more with DRG Media Group Sports' Brian Oakland.
Dustyn is off fighting crime, so Jackson is joined by Pierre Trappers General Manager John Hunt to talk about Heinz Field, Jeter and A-Rod, along with finding food in the fridge and going blind.
Later, they talk about a battle of the bands, a dog show, and hiring O.J. Simpson, but not before getting side tracked about the conspiracy surrounding the death of Kurt Cobain.
The federal Farm Service Agency has some program sign up deadlines that happen before the end of the month. State Executive Director Steve Dick says those include the July 15, 2022, Acreage Reporting Deadline and the July 22, 2022, ERP program deadline.
Episode 28 has Dustyn and Jackson talking about a bake off between 50 Cent and Lil Wayne, a poetry slam between Donald Trump and Kanye West, and who their significant other should marry when they die.
Later, they give their buzzwords on Aaron Rodgers' new tattoo and the Mini Johnny Depp vs. Mini Amber Heard wrestling match.
Former Stanley County basketball star Sam Ostarello discusses achieving her basketball goals and playing in Europe with DRG Media Group Sports' Brian Oakland.
On today's episode, Dustyn and Jackson talk about the PAC 12 shake up, no more throwing peanuts at Dodgers games, and Joey Chestnut being an American icon.
Later, they dive into Who Ya Got debates about a Gabriel Iglesias-Rick Ross foot race, a hot dog eating contest between Shaggy and Yogi Bear, and a boxing match between Antonio Brown and Chad Johnson.
One of the 2022 interim summer study committees for the South Dakota Legislature is the Study Committee on Property Tax Structure and Tax Burden. State Senator Mary Duvall of Pierre is vice-chair of the group and outlined the committee’s goals.
Former Stanley County basketball star Sam Ostarello visits with DRG Media Group Sports' Brian Oakland about a game in her senior season that helped her become South Dakota's Miss Basketball and the Gatorade Player of the Year.
Dustyn is back and him and Jackson discuss an arm wrestling match between Donkey Kong and Popeye, a 3-on-3 basketball game, and breaking a world chugging record.
Later, they discuss their GOAT backyard games and cartoon characters.
Horse races will be held again this year in Fort Pierre, SD. Shane Kramme wears many hats with the races, including track manager. In this podcast, he shares some history of horse racing in South Dakota and talks about what spectators may see October 1-2, 2022.
With Dustyn gone, Big Daddy Dave step in with Jackson to talk about witches, poets, and cereal characters.
DRG's finest John Sterling comes on for a guest appearance on WWYD and they discuss rag doll families and being a surgeon.
Later, Dave and Jackson discuss Roger Goodell brushing off Dave Portnoy and Kyle Farnsworth's new jacked physique.
Former Stanley County & Purdue basketball star Sam Ostarello discusses her life in the game with DRG Media Group Sports' Brian Oakland.
June is National Steak Month and the South Dakota Beef Industry Council wants you to nominate a steakhouse or restaurant you think makes incredible steak. Nominees will be recognized in the SDBIC “Claim Your Steak” promotion.
In today's episode, WWE Superstar Raquel Rodriguez joins Dustyn and Jackson to talk about the upcoming WWE event in Rapid City, South Dakota, her path to becoming a professional wrestler, what she enjoys most about her job, and who she would compare her basketball game to.
Later, the guys talk to Shortstack about getting violent when someone messes something up, talk about about a five year old publishing a book, and debate who would win a triathlon event between Pauly D. and Vin Diesel.
In today's episode, Dustyn and Jackson talk about the most underrated sports and candy bars, Jackson tells a story about the most interesting person he has ever met, and they talk about what they would find crawling in their pants. Later, the guys talk about a fight between congresswomen and who would win a spelling bee between 6ix9ine and NBA Youngboy. Shortstack is also back on the road hauling Nebraska gold and shows off his new toy.
This Thursday Weston Frank will be providing the musical entertainment for the Avera Foundation's Oahe Days Launch Party at Steamboat Park in Pierre. Big Daddy Dave who's emceeing the event talks with Weston about the event
The Stanley County Fairgrounds in Fort Pierre is once again hosting the South Dakota High School Rodeo Finals June 14-18, 2022. Ann Sundermann, the organization’s executive secretary, says they’re anticipating over 300 participants at the 2022 event.
The Pierre native discusses growing up in Pierre, his career as a Pierre Governor and the decision to try football officiating.
In Episode 22, Dustyn and Jackson talk about Yung Gravy, Nick Cannon's absurd child having streak, and not being able to swim.
After an appearance from Shortstack, they discuss the greatest holidays, animals, and sports cities.
In this episode, Dustyn and Jackson talk about torn pec muscles, what animal they would fight, and their greatest Disney movie.
Megan Kingsbury is a fifth generation rancher and also President and Managing Partner of a group hoping to build a $1.1 billion, one million square foot beef and bison processing facility in the Black Hills Industrial Park, just south of Rapid City.
The Pierre native discusses joining the NFL after several successful seasons as a college football referee.
It's the big 2-0 and the guys are talking about Johnny Depp, selling sweat, and slapping someone over fantasy football.
Shortstack joins the podcast later to talk about phrases he uses too much, and then it's capped off with the guys talking about the GOAT movies and ice cream desserts.
When it comes to ideas for promoting beef, Bob and Nancy Montross from DeSmet, SD, have had incredible success with Beef Bucks and a billboard depicting a steak with a fork in it and a cowboy hat hanging from the fork. Now, the couple has another idea-- Butch Burger.
In this episode of the Outside Scoop, Dustyn & Jackson talk about the Fan Control League, Eminem making a comeback, and jumping worms. Then Scotty Millard joins the podcast for WWYD. Shortstack is on the show and then the guys bring back the GOATED segment. Follow us on Twitter: @OutsideScoopPod
Graduated T.F. Riggs High School senior and accomplished bowler Kailey Rolf talks with DRG Media Group Sports' Brian Oakland about her future.
In this episode of the Outside Scoop, the guys talk give you their buzz words on Chuck Lidell, Juneteenth Ice Cream, and SixNine BEEF. Then during WWYD, John Hunt joins us to talk about the Pierre Trappers and Khloe Kardashian's plastic surgery scandel. Shortstack joins the show later on to let us know he's getting plastic surgery on his rump and then the show ends with our overrated topics! Follow us on Twitter: @outsidescooppod
In this episode, the guys talked about the ongoing monkeypox outbreak, Pete Davidson leaving SNL, an Amish buggy driver getting an OVI, and then Tony Fitness and Shortstack join the show for WWYD. Follow us on Twitter: @Outsidescooppod
Since 1974, Dave Dahl has made custom saddles for rodeo bronc riders in the USA, Canada, Australia and beyond. Hear how and why he got started in this episode of Agriculture In-depth sponsored by Kimball Livestock Exchange and Sioux Nation in Fort Pierre, SD.
DRG Media Group hosted a forum May 18, 2022, for the Pierre School Board candidates. Participating were Jessica Lewis, Joan Adam, Bree Oatman and Sandra Douvier.
DRG Media Group hosted a forum May 18, 2022, for the Hughes County Commission candidates and the Stanley County District 1 Commission candidates. Participating in the Hughes County forum were Rob Fines, Travis Dovre and Connie Hohn. Candidate Bill Abernathy was unable to attend. Answering questions for the Stanley County District 1 Commission seat were Craig Heller and Bill Shrader.
DRG Media Group hosted a republican primary candidate forum May 18, 2022, for the District 24 House and Senate candidates. Participating were Senate candidates Mary Duvall and Jim Mehlhaff and House candidates, Mary Weinheimer, Mike Weisgram and Will Mortenson. House candidate Jim Sheehan declined the invitation to participate.
T.F. Riggs High School senior Kailey Rolf talks of her love of bowling with someone who knows all about that, DRG Media Group Sports' Brian Oakland.
Episode 16 has the guys talking about Amber Heard, Big Macs and the NBA Draft Lottery.
Shortstack joins to talk about his son's actual father.
Later, the guys talk about famous people's life stories and guilty pleasure television.
In this episode, Jackson is back from Hawaii and in for the long haul. The guys talk about Arby's, trash talk, and Johnny Cash.
Minot Minotauros Director of Gameday Operations Peter Theodos joins the podcast to talk about hockey and do some WWYD.
Later, Shortsack joins from Nebraska and the guys talk about breakfast and water.
A derecho storm system moved through parts of the Northern Plains Thursday, May 12, 2022. Preliminary information shows the system produced 7 tornadoes and caused destruction across a wide swatch of the region. National Weather Service Warning Coordination Meteorologist Kelly Serr says it was was one of the most extreme examples of a derecho on record.
The White River basketball standouts and brothers visit with Darren Boyle about playing for their father and this year's state tournament appearance
In this episode, Shortstack & Dustyn give you the Outside Scoop on what it's like to go to a massage parlor, the new crazy world record, and Jackson Bruce joins us from Hawaii!!!!
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In this episode, Dustyn and Shortstack talk about the wild Kentucky Derby, a traveler who is reunited with their lost taxidermy rat, and we give you our favorite little debbie snacks!!!! (Plus a whole bunch of great content)
Young Pierre hockey star Carter Sanderson talks about being part of the Tier II national championship team and his breakout first season in varsity with the Oahe Capitals.
Jackson Bruce goes on his Honeymoon so Shortstack is filling in! The guys talk about Pete Davidson, they then get into WWYD where a story about an emotional support pig saves a war veteran, and then we give you our GOATED topics. Make sure to follow us on Twitter @Outsidescooppod!
In this episode Dustyn and Jackson talk about grease, the Met Gala and Scott Frost.
Later they are joined by Shortstack to talk about trucking in Sioux City.
Trees can be good at disguising signs of drought stress and if you're relying on your lawn sprinkler system to also be watering your trees, you shouldn't be. Art Smith with East Pierre Landscape and Garden Center takes us through some of the things to look for and how to correctly water our trees.
The White River basketball standout reflects on her junior and senior seasons and looks ahead to college and the possibility of coaching with DRG Media Group Sports' Darren Boyle.
In the tenth episode, the guys talk about blood drinking rituals, Casey Anthony, and baseball cards.
Later, they talk with Shortstack about finding things in weird places and dive into who the GOAT television dad is.
In the 9th episode of Outside Scoop, Dustyn and Jackson talk about Yankees fans, Twitter, and the Masked Singer in Buzz Word.
Later, they discuss the greatest vacation spots and desserts.
For a variety of reasons, more and more people are making the effort to purchase locally made, grown or raised foods. One area that’s seen greatly increased interest has been buying meat directly from a farmer or rancher-- something that requires inspection. The South Dakota Meat Inspection Program is overseen by the state Animal Industry Board. Assistant State Veterinarian for South Dakota Dr. Mendel Miller talks about the program.
It's the 8th episode and Dustyn is back on the podcast while in Nebraska. In this epsiode, Dustyn and Jackson give buzzwords about Netflix's plunge, a pizza debacle, Kendrick Lamar's new album, and Tom Brady owning the Dolphins.
After some crazy topics in WWYD, Shortstack comes on from Arkansas for Where Ya At, What Ya Haulin'?
Later, the guys discuss the greatest college struggle meal, baseball movie, and board game.
Adisyn discusses her love of horses and her signing with SDSU to compete for a spot on the Jackrabbits' Western equestrian team.
This episode features Horsetown, USA native Presley Tennant. She was on Season 16 of The Voice and landed on Team Kelly which really helped her find some direction in her music career. She's sung in front of some big crowds at major league ballparks too. Learn more about her and how her young career got started and those who influenced her. Plus hear some of her new music 'Half as Strong' and 'Gamble on You'
Dennis and Karla Maier have had their Maier Meats custom butchering facility open in rural Stanley County, SD, since February 2021. Hear their story of moving back to South Dakota and creating their space from the ground up in this episode of Agriculture In-depth.
It's our 7th episode and Dustyn is calling horse races, so special guest Big Daddy Dave joins Jackson on the podcast to talk about rude South Dakotans, Kyrie Irving gestures, and Taco Bell pizza making a comeback.
Later, Jackson and Dave discuss being an escaped wallaby, being gifted a urinal, and the greatest chick flicks and professional wrestlers.
The White River basketball star talks about an eventual 2022 Class B state tournament and looks ahead to his senior year and beyond with DRG Media Group Sports' Darren Boyle.
In Episode 48 - Big Daddy Dave talks with Canadian country artist Don Amero. Enjoy a couple of his latest releases "My Poor Mama" and his duet with Raquel Cole "Let You." They also talk about his round about journey into the country music world, his musical influences, a children's book he's working on and much more!
John Hunt joins us for WWYD and to talk about the Pierre Trappers. Shortstack has a funny engagement story, and we give our buzz words and GOATED topics.
On the fifth episode of Outside Scoop we talk about naming babies, headphones a gift for millionaires, and accidentally setting a kid's hands on fire during a science experiment.
Later, Shortstack lets us know where he's at and what he is haulin' and we discuss breakfast cereal, late night fast food, and the best American sports fanbases.
With spring in South Dakota comes the emergence of many things-- from tulips to ticks. Dr. Amanda Bachmann is the South Dakota State University Extension Pesticide Education and Urban Entomology Field Specialist and is based at the SDSU Extension Regional Center in Pierre. Many people enjoyed the mild winter and she says insects did too.
Sully Buttes alum and University of South Dakota basketball star Chloe Lamb discusses the possibilities for her future.
South Dakota legislators had the opportunity April 6, 2022, to hear two South Dakota Highway Patrol troopers present evidence and analysis of the investigation into state Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg's fatal crash with pedestrian Joe Boever in Sept. 2020. Sgt. Kevin Kinney and Trooper John Berndt are both accident reconstructionists. See some of the slides presented by going to https://drgnews.com/2022/04/06/102172/.
Dylan hails from the state of Washington in the Pacific Northwest and grew up on rock & roll and the artists of the area. So how did he get into country music? It ties in to songwriting. Learn more about Dylan, what he did during the pandemic that was a little risky and of course about THE beard. You'll also get to hear a couple of songs off his latest album Set Fire to the Night.
In this episode we talk about Joe Exotic moving to South Dakota, Terrell Owens unretiring, August Alsina's book, and making people uncomfortable on planes.
Later on, we introduce Short Stack in the new segment 'Where Ya At, What Ya Haulin'?' and crown the GOAT of condiments.
The March 31, 2022, Prospective Planting report from the US Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics Service shows South Dakota farmers intend to grow record amounts of corn and soybeans this year. It also shows a decrease in the number of bushels of both crops currently stored on farms. In this Agriculture In-depth, USDA NASS State Statistician for South Dakota Erik Gerlach and DRG Media Group News and Farm Director Jody Heemstra talk about how report data is collected, how the information gets used to make federal agriculture policy and they go through the numbers.
In this episode we give buzzwords about LeBron, Kareem, and WWE, interview Baltimore Orioles minor league pitching coach Jake Witt, and dive into a subreddit about never breaking a bone.
In this episode we talk some sports, introduce some new segments (Buzz Word and GOATed), and a little insight into handheld Wheel of Fortune games.
In this first episode we talk about the world of sports: Albert makes his return home, The Lions are your hard knock team, and our early season (MVP, Cy Young & World Series prediction).
Later on, Chris slaps Rock, WWYD questions and much more!
USD women's basketball standout Chloe Lamb discusses growing up in Onida and playing on very successful teams at Sully Buttes High School.
Big Daddy Dave talks with Mississippi native Adam Doleac in this episode. They talk about his music, the college sports he played including a trip to the College Baseball World Series! Learn more about him and his debut EP with SONY Records and hear a couple of his latest tracks
The current drought in central and western South Dakota has been ongoing since mid-2020. Many areas are carrying soil moisture shortages from the previous dry years, and stock ponds and surface water for both human and livestock uses are lower than average for this time of year. In this episode of Agriculture In-depth, South Dakota State Fire Weather Meteorologist Dr. Darren Clabo and DRG Media Group News and Farm Director Jody Heemstra talk about what fire weather is, how the information is used and what we can all do to help lower the risk of a grass or wildland fire starting.
Sully Buttes alum and Summit League Player of the Year Chloe Lamb discusses how she came to be a South Dakota Coyote, what the 2020 team could have done had the NCAA Tournament not been cancelled and her respect for USD Head Coach Dawn Plitzuweit.
Lily Grace, a talented teenager from the Gold Coast of Australia, is ready to take on Nashville. She chats with Big Daddy Dave in this episode about how she balances school with her performing and songwriting. They also talk about Tim Tams, surfing and who her musical influences are. Enjoy this fun conversation along with a couple of her songs 'Sixteen Wishes' along with her newest 'The Two of Us Meet'
The Pierre Area Chamber and the Fort Pierre Chamber held a candidate forum March 19, 2022, for the municipal election to be held in Fort Pierre Tuesday, April 12, 2022. Mayoral candidates are Gloria Hanson, the incumbent, and challenger Jim Hoffman. Ward II Alderman candidates are incumbent Carl Rathbun and challenger Scott Deal.
March 20-26, 2022, is National Ag Week with March 22 recognized as National Ag Day. In this episode of Agriculture In-depth, DRG Media Group News and Farm Director Jody Heemstra talks with Sara Wyant, the founder President of Agri-Pulse. Agri-Pulse is one of the most well known, well respected agriculture news and policy reporting media outlets in the country. Sara and I chat about some of the things happening in Washington, DC, to help everyone from politicians, to policy advisors to consumers learn more about where domestic food, feed, fiber and fuel come from.
This young singer/songwriter from Tennessee saw from an early age that songwriting was important and a great way to express yourself. He'll be in South Dakota this fall opening up for Thomas Rhett. So learn about this up & coming artist as he talks with Big Daddy Dave.
Pierre Governor Blake Judson, a state runner-up in wrestling, discusses how cross country helped him be a better wrestler. Chamberlain Cubs senior Jayd Chmela reflects on her senior year and career.
In Episode 5 of Agriculture In-depth, DRG News and Farm Director Jody Heemstra chats South Dakota rancher and USDA Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux. They cover ARC/PLC, crop insurance, USDA NASS survey data and more. Also, Administrator Ducheneaux says he reads his own emails and encourages folks to reach out to him at zach.ducheneaux@usda.gov.
In this episode Dave & Heather talk about a number of things. Hear them talk about Elon Musk, family and NASA's Artemis project. In sports they touch on Bellarmine not making the NCAA tournament, Aikman changing networks and more.
In this episode Big Daddy Dave talks with Louisiana native CJ Solar. You've heard some of his work if you're familiar with 'Some Girls' by Jameson Rodgers or 'Up Down' by Morgan Wallen as CJ was a co-writer on those hit songs. Learn more this fun-loving cajun and hear some of his new music!
Pierre Governors Ayvrie Kaiser and Remington Price discuss the good turnaround during basketball season, and even a little about singing.
Sharon Gless, best know as Lt. Christine Cagney in the iconic and ground-breaking show 'Cagney & Lacey' talks with Big Daddy Dave about her recent memoirs 'Apparently There Were Some Complaints'
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.
This episode finds Heather and Dave talking about Ghost Adventurers, Cerro Gordo, true crime tv, the Winter Olympics and more!
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.
In this new episode California native Tiffany Woys talks about her journey to Nashville and how she convinced her parents that being an attorney wasn't in the cards for her. And how does a Cali girl become a Cincinnati Bengals fan? Find out that and more!
The Winter Olympics is the first topic of this episode along with the upcoming Super Bowl, the Golden Corral brawl and coffee creamer. Hear what they have to say. And you can follow the Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/StuffAndNonsensePodcast/?ref=pages_you_manage
Mississippi sisters Nata & Tinka talk with Big Daddy Dave about their journey from a sister trio to now a duo. Learn about their love of Grace Potter, baking, traveling and their new album. Sit back and enjoy the conversation and new music from the ladies!
Canadian Country duo Five Roses join Big Daddy Dave for this episode. Jade & Zack talk about music, how the duo formed, shooting a video, food and sports. Learn more about these two and hear a couple of their latest singles! www.fiverosesmusic.com
Dave & Heather are back and talk about the passing of Betty White, Bob Saget and others. They also talked about the new Spider-Man movies, the Book of Boba Fett, Alaska Animal Rescue and more then wrapped up with a fun fact from the Mary Poppins film.
Home grown South Dakota country artist Weston Frank sits down and talks about his musical and life journey. It's an interesting and inspiring story you'll enjoy. Plus hear a couple of his songs.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem gave her State of the State Address Jan. 11, 2022, to kick off the 97th Legislative Session. Many topics were covered, some of which were her desire to: expand healthcare access, cut regulation, eliminate all fees associated with concealed carry permits, invest in skilled training and continued support of the law enforcement and military communities.
In this episode get to know Sioux City native Paige Rose. Learn about her life growing up in Iowa and what inspired her musically along with in her life and how a change in plans helped her music career. Plus you'll hear a couple of her latest songs.
DRG Media Group Pierre News and Farm Director Jody Heemstra chats with District 24 Senator Mary Duvall and Representatives Mike Weisgram and Will Mortenson about the upcoming legislative session in South Dakota. Some of the topics covered are:
- Governor Noem's proposal to give a 6% pay increase to health care providers, education and state employees
- affordable housing/workforce housing
- the Flaming Fountain
Brooke Moriber was raised in Greenwich Village, played Broadway as a young girl, battled a rare eye disease in her teens and discovered Nashville and is making some great music. Learn more about her and her journey!
In this final Christmas episode of the 2021 season former Voice contestant Mary Sarah joins Big Daddy Dave to talk about her time on the Voice, being a Kidz Bop kid, music, Christmas and more!
In this episode Dave & Heather are looking forward to celebrating Christmas and share some memories. Dave is SUPER excited about the upcoming Zorro TV series and they talk about that along with many other things after being lead down the rabbit hole...things like Goonies, Jason Mamoa, British TV and much more. Just sit back and enjoy!
It's another Christmas edition with Alex Miller talking about his journey so far in country music including a stint on American Idol! Hear this Kentucky natives' latest single and a Christmas song he recorded for the season.
In this Episode Dave & Heather talked about the Blue Origin NS-19 mission that had Michael Strahan and Laura Shepard Churchley aboard. The conversation stays in the space realm for the most part.
In this episode Big Daddy Dave talks with a sister duo originally from Connecticut, Presley & Taylor. Find out how they are putting the spotlight on pet adoptions with a recent song. Hear how they got interested in country music, who they've crossed paths with in their young career and also learn about some of their favorite family Christmas Traditions.
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem gave her proposed FY2023 state Budget Address Dec. 7, 2021. Prior to the speech, Noem said she will focus on the people of the state in her budget proposals.
Dave and Heather talk about Thanksgiving, their trip to Chamberlain for the Parade of Lights. They also talk Christmas, movies, funny interactions with the police and scams. All sorts of things!
In this Christmas edition of Country Fresh with Big Daddy Dave he talks with Saskatchewan native Justin LaBrash. They talked a little sports, a bit about cattle and quite a bit about music. Learn how Justin got into music and his influences and how he uses his music to give back. It's a fun conversation and you'll get to hear a couple of fun new Christmas songs to boot! Find out more about Justin http://www.labrash.net
Ohio native Noah Smith talks about his journey in music, growing up in a blue collar family and his excitement for his brand new album. Learn more about Noah at his website www.noahsmithmusic.com
This episode features country-pop group Two Way Crossing. Husband-wife duo Jenny & Blake Marvin who lead the group talk with about where they name comes from, their musical influences, dealing with COVID and more. Plus hear the latest singles from their new album Speakeasy. www.twowaycrossing.com
As usual in this episode Dave & Heather are all over the place. They talk about space peppers, space beer, Thanksgiving, driving in snow and much more. Check it out!
Check out this episode for new music from Kansas native Rusty Rierson. You'll learn about his upbringing on a farm in Kansas, his music, friendship with Don Williams and more!
Georgia native Hannah Dasher joins Big Daddy Dave for a fun & lively conversation about music, baseball, cooking and more! This is a super fun episode so check it out and share with EVERYONE!
In this episode Dave & Heather talk about new music from Santana and Duran Duran. Also hear about the 'Home Alone' lego set and they talk about fall food.
Florida native Jason Byrd talks with Dave about his journey into country music, the family business and how he crossed paths with country legend George Jones and the friendship it led to.
Dave & Heather talk about the NASA Lucy launch, William Shatner went to space and much more.
Newcomer Will Reid talked with Big Daddy Dave about his love of bluegrass and deciding to pursue a career in country music. Hear his current single 'Albuquerque' along with a song you'll only hear right here on Country Fresh.
This new episode features music and conversation with Frankie Justin. Find out more about him, his music AND acting!
In this episode Heather & Dave talk about David Lee Roth and his retirement announcement. They also talk about the upcoming Munsters movie, reboots, Governor sports with surprise guest Brian Oakland. They also talk about a sunken ship in North Dakota and much more
In this episode you'll get to know Sam Grow. Hear his story about how his dad got him started and instilled a love of country music and an appreciation of hard work & determination. You'll get to hear a couple of his songs but check out more on his page www.officialsamgrow.com
Heather's irritated and sounds off! They also talked about camel sculptures found in Saudi Arabia and let Heather vent a little more.
In this episode hear some new music from West Virginia native Morgan White. Learn about how she got into music, hear who influenced her as a little girl and aspiring artist. Visit her webpage www.morganwhitesmusic.com
The public hearing on a proposed Dwelling Rental Registration and Inspection Program drew a big crowd at the Pierre City Commission meeting Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021.
Originally, the city was looking at a licensing and inspection program for residential rental units in Pierre. After holding three public information meetings in July and receiving input from stakeholders, city staff modified the licensing piece to a registration system and simplified the fee structure.
This KGFX Beyond the Mic podcast is the approximately one hour of discussion at the meeting.
In this episode Dave & Heather talk about why they exchanged vows at 5:13 am!! And as usual they hop all over different topics over the course of their conversation.
Georgia native Josiah Siska talks with Big Daddy Day about his upbringing in small town Georgia, his love of country music and his time on American Idol. Learn more about this up and coming artist and hear a couple of his recent songs.
Sept. 11, 2021, marks the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks that happened on American soil on what's become known as 9/11. In this KGFX Beyond the Mic podcast, DRG Media Group news and farm director Jody Heemstra shares interviews reflecting on the milestone. You'll hear from:
- South Dakota Senator John Thune
- South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds
- former DRG news man and current Hughes County, SD, sheriff Patrick Callahan
- Avera St. Mary's Hospital in Pierre president and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Mikel Holland
- Sanford Health Clinic Pierre physician and site director for the Pierre Rural Family Medicine Residency Program Dr. Tom Huber
- Pierre Volunteer Fire Department chief Ian Paul
- Pierre Police Department chief Jason Jones
- Pierre mayor Steve Harding
- Fort Pierre mayor Gloria Hanson
This episode features a great conversation with Todd Hansen. Todd is the creative mind behind, the producer and host of Story Trek.
Our latest guest hails from North Carolina, learn about this horse loving, DIYing up & coming country singer. Paige King Johnson joins Big Daddy Dave to talk and share music.
It's a Special Edition episode as this country gal who's originally from Denmark will make a visit to the South Dakota State Fair for 2 performances on Thursday (September 3rd).
It's back into the studio for Dave & Heather after their time on the road out East. Join them as they talk sports, including the Little League World Series, food (again) and about the family.
This episode features Louisiana native Stephen Paul. He's moved to Nashville and is making some fun country music, learn more about him, hear some of his music and find out more about his pickles?!
Dave & Heather made their way back home to South Dakota and talked about their trip, tv, food and more.
In this episode Big Daddy Dave talks with North Dakotan Beni Paulsen of Breaking Eight. Find out why Beni walked away from bull riding to pursue music. Learn about the band and how Beni juggles ranching and music, plus hear a couple new songs off the latest album 'Double Down'
Big Daddy Dave catches up with James Robert Webb in this episode. Learn more about this Okie and hear a couple of his latest songs.
Dave & Heather were still on the road East Monday. They started the day in South Holland, Illinois and travelled through Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania and finally New York. Hear them talk as they travel through New York until Dave needs a bacon cheeseburger in his mouth hole!
This episode is Dave & Heather in the car heading to New York (WAY upstate) for some family time. Sunday they traveled through South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin and finished the night in South Holland, Illinois.
In this episode Big Daddy Dave talks with The Voice contestant Savanna Chestnut. Learn about her, the time she spent on The Voice and hear some of her music. She'll be performing in Murdo Saturday, August 14th.
This episode Dave & Heather talk about the ISS & Boeing Starliner and other spacey stuff, they also talk about the Tokyo Olympics, sports, bats and much more.
This Episode features Big Daddy Dave's conversation with Creed Fisher about his life and music.
Dave & Heather talked about a bunch of things today...the new name for the Cleveland baseball team, the cool Police car out in Rapid City and a whole lot more. #squirrel
Big Daddy Dave had a chance to catch up with Ward Davis and talk about his musical journey and share a couple of Ward's latest songs.
This Episode Dave & Heather talk about teaching our kids life skills and a few other things in some of Heather's squirrel moments along the way.
Richard Sterban of the Oak Ridge Boys talks with Big Daddy Dave about his love of baseball, gospel music, his time with Elvis and the move to the Oak Ridge Boys. And hear about the Oaks newest album Front Porch Singin'
In this latest Episode Big Daddy Dave talks with country singer & entrepreneur Claudia Hoyser. Hear her new music, learn about her delicious coffee and much more!
This week Dave & Heather talk about sports and some of the crazy spectators popping up as of late and Heather tilts the talk towards supporting your spouse or person in your life.
This Episode features Robyn Ottolini talking with Big Daddy Dave about her music, influences and playing a bucket list gig! Hear some great music from this up & comer!
This week Dave and Heather had a bunch of stuff on their minds. YouTube sports, the building collapse in Miami, the Bill Cosby release and space.
This Episode features a Southern California girl by the name of Kylie Trout. Big Daddy Dave will share some of her music and you'll get to learn about her.
In this Episode Big Daddy Dave talks with Matt Stillwell about his music, baseball and his Hometown House Party Tour.
Big Daddy Dave talks with up & coming artist Payton Howie, who has a fun story about Carrie Underwood. You'll also hear her 2 latest songs, 'Run Boy Run' and 'Freedom.' Learn more about her at www.paytonhowie.com
This week Dave and Heather look back on how McDonald's was different when they were growing up, this leads to other memories, talking about the new James Bond film and other stuff #squirrel
Big Daddy Dave talks with country hitmaker Craig Campbell, learn how he's doing as an independent artist and hear some of the music he's made with the freedom to direct his own path these days.
In this episode Big Daddy Dave talks with husband and wife duo Joe and Martina. Hear their songs 'Hometown Summer Nights' & 'Brighter Than Neon' and learn a little about them.
Heather & Dave talk about Memorial Day, it's origins, cooking out and more. Sports came up in the conversation as well as Heather making some cakes for a wedding.
Brianna Kusler is the new boys basketball head coach for the Pierre Governors, becoming the first female head coach for a AA boys basketball program. Kusler discusses her new opportunity with DRG Media Group Sports Director David Burrall.
The Stanley County School Board election will be held June 8, 2021. Four people are running for two, three year terms on the Stanley County School Board. DRG Media Group News and Farm director Jody Heemstra interviewed the candidates and asked them all the same three questions. You'll hear the question, then you’ll hear each candidate’s answer. Candidate order is alphabetical by last name and their responses have not been edited.
The joint Pierre City and Pierre School Board election will be held June 8, 2021. Four people are running for two, three year terms on the Pierre City Commission. DRG Media Group News and Farm director Jody Heemstra interviewed the four candidates and asked them all the same three questions. You'll hear the question, then you’ll hear each candidate’s answer. Candidate order is alphabetical by last name and their responses have not been edited.
Matt Thomas, the lead singer of Parmalee, talked with Big Daddy Dave about the band and visiting Pierre for the Oahe Days Festival.
In this episode Dave & Heather talk about how the chicken turned out that Dave was experimenting on the family with. They also talk about their love of Farmer's Markets, weird food combos, including some of theirs and a little about the Highlander movies and possible reboot.
On this episode Big Daddy Dave talks with Dallas Remington and shares her latest songs 'Uncommon Man' & the newly released 'Princess' www.dallasremington.com
The joint Pierre City and Pierre School Board election will be held June 8, 2021. Five people are running for two, three year terms on the Pierre School Board. DRG Media Group News and Farm director Jody Heemstra interviewed all five candidates and asked them all the same three questions. You'll hear the question, then you’ll hear each candidate’s answer. Candidate order is alphabetical by last name and their responses have not been edited.
Dave and Heather talk cooking out this Episode and also about a Baby Jumping Festival in Spain.
In the debut episode of Country Fresh with Big Daddy Dave you'll hear music & conversation with Allie Colleen
We pay tribute to former Astronaut Michael Collins, talk about an interesting story about a man who lived on an Italian island for 32 years, talk solar power and what Disney World is doing and we visit with country singer Jeff Carson!
Dave and Heather talk music to kick off this episode which also has interviews with country singers T.G. Shepperd and Ronnie McDowell. They also talk about an interesting city proposal out in Las Vegas!
Join Dave & Heather Williams for the first episode of Stuff & Nonsense. Get to know a little about them and get ready for some interesting talks!
DRG Media Group news and farm director Jody Heemstra chatted with South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (April 2, 2021) about this year's legislative session. Among the topics covered are:
- having $300+ million in one-time federal dollars to spend
- creation and funding of Freedom Scholarships
- funding increases for Medicaid providers, education and state employees
- the merger of the state departments of Agriculture and Environment and Natural Resources
- approval to build the Dakota Events CompleX (the DEX) on the State Fairgrounds in Huron
- special session to be called in late May or early June. Legislators will decide how to allocate the money coming to the state from Pres. Biden's economic stimulus plan. Speaker of the House Spencer Gosch has the power/authority to decide if legislators will also work out implementation of medical marijuana and if legislators will act on/pass into law Gov. Noem's executive orders restricting transgender girls/women athletes for competing in girls' K-12 or college level sports in South Dakota.
The DRG Media Group Pierre based radio stations aired the 19th annual “Think and Drive... Stay Alive” program for area high school students March 30, 2021. This year's speakers and topics were:
- Substance abuse and suicide prevention-- Jana Boocock, Prevention Project Manager, South Dakota Department of Social Services
- Mental healthcare-- Jessica Chalcraft, Capital Area Counseling Service
- Distracted driving--Trooper Jordan Moses, SD Highway Patrol
- Digital safety-- South Dakota Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force members Detective Elliot Harding, Rapid City Police Department and Forensic Examiner Hollie Strand, Pennington County Sheriff's Office
DRG Media Group Pierre news and farm director Jody Heemstra, District 24 senator Mary Duvall and representatives Will Mortenson and Mike Weisgram recap the 2021 legislative session in South Dakota. Topics covered include state employee health benefits, the USS Pierre, redistricting and more.
The Commodity Classic trade show in partnership with the National Association of Farm Broadcasting produced this "Mental Health on the Farm" program. It's hosted by NAFB past president Pam Jahnke and features segments with mental health practitioner Ted Matthews, Kansas famer Lowell Neitzel, Missouri farmer Jason Medows and Adrienne DeSutter who is a farmer and holds a Master's Degree in Counseling.
United States Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack spoke with members of the media Feb. 25, 2021, following the Senate vote to confirm his nomination to lead USDA for the second time. He spoke as the House Agriculture Committee explored U.S. agriculture's role in climate change solutions.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem gave her State of the State Address (Jan. 12, 2021) to kick off this year's legislative session. Many topics were covered, some of which were: asking legislators to pass a law that bans the abortion just because the unborn child has been diagnosed with Down Syndrome, the state's business friendly environment, COVID-19 vaccine distribution, hunting and fishing and education.
DRG Media Group Pierre news and farm director Jody Heemstra chats with District 24 senator Mary Duvall and representatives Will Mortenson and Mike Weisgram about the upcoming legislative session in South Dakota.
Dec. 8, 2020, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem gave her 2020 Budget Address outlining her proposed 2022 state budget. She listed three priorities:
- Paying off 2010 Debt
- Restoring and Reinvigorating Infrastructure
- Strengthening Communities
Avera St. Mary's Hospital in Pierre and the Avera Pierre Clinic have implemented their surge plan because of rapidly growing COVID-19 numbers in central South Dakota. Dakota Radio Group news and farm director Jody Heemstra spoke with President and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Mikel Holland to learn more about their plan and what they need residents to do to help the hospital staff taking care of patients. The short answer: WEAR A MASK.
As the number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in South Dakota continue to make the state a national hotspot for infections, medical providers and partnering organizations came together Oct. 27, 2020, to promote mask-wearing. South Dakota State Medical Association president Dr. Benjamin Aaker spoke for supporters of "Mask Up South Dakota." #MaskUpSoDak
The League of Women Voters Pierre and Dakota Radio Group hosted a Hughes County Commission candidate forum Sept. 30, 2020. Candidates Vicky Wilkey, Tom Rounds and Randy Brown answered questions about the county budget, the jail, infrastructure needs and more. Thank you to Lee Real Estate and the Casey Tibbs South Dakota Rodeo Center for sponsoring the forum.
The League of Women Voters Pierre and Dakota Radio Group hosted a District 24 House candidate forum Sept. 30, 2020. Candidates Amanda Bachmann, Will Mortenson and Mike Weisgram answered questions about what they see as the major issues for District 24, how COVID-19 is being handled in South Dakota, the three ballot issues and more. Thank you to Lee Real Estate and the Casey Tibbs South Dakota Rodeo Center for sponsoring the forum.
Pierre Governor Girls Tennis reached success not seen in over a decade at the recent state tournament, including a singles state champion.
Head Coach Jessica Carr talked about her team's great showing with Dakota Radio Group Sports Director David Burrall.
The Pierre School Board held a special meeting Sept. 18, 2020, to discuss changes being made to the T.F. Riggs High School class schedule because of COVID-19. This podcast begins with Supt. Dr. Kelly Glodt speaking. Others speaking at Riggs principal Kevin Mutchelknaus and school board members Dan Cronin (president), Joan Adam, Randy Hartmann, Dennis James and Cari Leidholt.
Baseball's Expedition League is ready for its new season to start, albeit late due to the pandemic. League President and Pierre Trappers Owner Steve Wagner talked with Dakota Radio Group Sports Director David Burrall about the challenges brought on by COVID-19 and what fans can expect this season at Hyde Stadium.
On March 24, 2020, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem signed an executive order extending remote work for state employees and closure of public schools into May. Gov. Noem and state Sec. of Health Kim Malsam-Rysdon also provided more information about the inmate at the State Women's Prison in Pierre who tested positive for COVID-19 and about the nine inmates in the same unit who walked away the evening of March 23. One inmate is back in custody.
On March 23, 2020, Governor Kristi Noem signed an executive order outlining guidelines for all South Dakotans, for-profit and not-for-profit employers, enclosed retail businesses that promote public gatherings, local and municipal governments and healthcare organizations as it relates to COVID-19 in the state of South Dakota. The order outlines what should be done. It is not a mandate. Final decisions remain under local control.
Noem and Department of Health Sec. Kim Malsam-Rysdon held a 2nd press conference March 23 to provide the latest information on the status of COVID-19 (coronavirus) in the state. The case in Hughes County is in an inmate at the State Women's Prison. Because it is not travel related, the one case is considered community spread.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, Department of Health Sec. Kim Malsam-Rysdon held a press conference March 23, 2020, to provide the latest information on the status of COVID-19 (coronavirus) in the state. Current data showed 28 cases had been confirmed in the state, including the first positive cases in Hughes and Lyman counties in central South Dakota. Beadle County has 12 cases so far and Gov. Noem is asking city and county leaders there to enforce stricter social distancing rules to try to stop the spread.