2014 PRCA WORLD STANDINGS



All-around1. Trevor Brazile, Decatur, Texas $259,2622. Tuf Cooper, Decatur, Texas 158,5373. Clint Robinson, Spanish Fork, Utah 88,6834. Clayton Hass, Terrell, Texas 86,8325. Rhen Richard, Roosevelt, Utah 86,6686. Josh Peek, Pueblo, Colo. 80,3097. Curtis Cassidy, Donalda, Alberta 74,4968. Steven Dent, Mullen, Neb. 61,3949. Russell Cardoza, Terrebonne, Ore. 56,98010. Ryle Smith, Oakdale, Calif. 56,31711. Ryan Jarrett, Comanche, Okla. 55,18712. Landon McClaugherty, Tilden, […]

4-H advocate from Wyoming enters National 4-H Hall of Fame



Long-time 4-H advocate Oliver “Ollie” Hill of Albany County, Wyoming was inducted into the National 4-H Hall of Fame Friday, Oct. 10, in recognition of his lifetime achievements and dedication to 4-H.Hill, while in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Wyoming, was assistant state 4-H leader and later director of Ag Development and College Relations, […]

Badlands titlists determined for national circuit competition



A lucky few in Minot, N.D. this weekend have won themselves a trip to Kissimmee, Florida. next year. The winning cowboys and cowgirls in each of seven events at the Ram Badlands Circuit Finals Rodeo, hosted by the Minot Y’s Men’s Rodeo, will go on to represent North Dakota and South Dakota next spring at the Ram National Circuit Finals […]

Beef Cattle Winter Management Workshops planned for N.D.



The workshop will be held in four locations Nov. 12-13. Beef cattle producers will have an opportunity in November to learn more about winter management options for their livestock. The North Dakota State University Extension Service is hosting a Beef Cattle Winter Management workshop at four locations: Nov. 12 – Fireside Restaurant, Ellendale, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Central time […]

Burian family enjoying everyday ranch life



The first day of fall has already been passed according to the calendar but for many in the ranching industry this year’s hay crop is still being gathered and brought in. Such is the story for Paige and Brenda Burian of the Lazy 77 Ranch West. “We always try to make a plan ahead of time. That usually goes down […]

Customer service: Take steps to prevent “catch and release”



Catch and release. This is a term we often hear associated with fishing. However, too often, it is a term that can also refer to small business that does not provide excellent client care to their customers.It is the difference between a customer and a loyal customer. A customer is someone who purchases my product or my service. That customer […]

EPA extends WOTUS comment period again



The Environmental Protection Agency is again extending the comment period on a controversial rule that would give the agency more authority to regulate water as pressure mounts from many to scrap the rule altogether.With tension surrounding the regulation increasing, the EPA announced this week it is extending the comment period for the second time through Nov. 14. The agency previously […]

John Moes: South Dakotan CAB 2014 Progressive Partner



It was just an offhand comment. “We’re always looking for producers that we can work with on trials.” George Perry was wrapping up a local South Dakota State University (SDSU) Extension meeting eight years ago when John Moes, of Florence, S.D., volunteered. That was the beginning of a long-term educational partnership between the commercial Angus producer and the reproductive physiologist. […]

National Feeder & Stocker Cattle Summary Oct. 10



Compared to last week, feeder and stocker cattle markets continued to show considerable strength for the start of October which is annually the month with the most pressure from spring-born calf sales. This week yearlings sold mostly 3.00-7.00 higher with instances 10.00 higher. While arrivals of mostly new crop calves sold 5.00-10.00 higher with spots as much as 15.00 higher […]

National Grain Summary Oct. 10



Compared to last week, grain and soybean bids were mostly higher ahead of Friday’s USDA report. The sharp sell-off in the U.S. dollar index lend support to grains. Corn harvest has been slowed by rains and muddy conditions. Corn harvest advanced with 17 percent complete as compared to last week’s 12 percent. Soybeans are at 20 percent complete as compared […]