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When lung cancer prematurely claimed the life of Keith Bartos of Verdigre, NE, in 2007 his wife and children held tightly to memories and the legacy of the black Angus genetics Keith had developed in the family's 300-head cow herd. Keith's wife, Nancy,... more...
  10/29/2009 5:24pm
Fickbohm Farms is located northwest of Newell, SD, and grazing on the lush, fall pasture are registered Shorthorns. The distinctive color coats stand out from a distance. Closer inspection shows thick bodied, moderately framed cattle, with good structure...
  10/26/2009 10:13am
Seeing something new on this page? This afternoon, we're launching our redesigned homepage to bring you a wider selection of news and a new area we call the Member's Hub.
  10/14/2009 2:17pm
Green grass appears to flow across the rolling prairie like waves on a lake, pushed by a breeze that accompanied an afternoon thunderstorm and quick shower. Wild flowers dot the landscape and the lushness of the scene belies the late June date, as the...
  08/12/2009 12:56pm
VOLIN, SD – Do good things really come in small packages? Chauncey Christiansen and his family emphatically answer, “Yes!” when they're talking about their Norwegian Fjords.
  08/05/2009 1:29pm
WAGNER, SD – Every summer morning, when Sara Uherka makes her way to the barn and swings up into the saddle around 6 a.m. to begin working Quarter Horses, she takes three generations of passion for horses and hands-on training skill with her. Her...
  08/04/2009 3:41pm
BROKEN BOW, NE – It is not often a special horse comes along that has a gentle temperament, combined with speed and a strong desire to succeed. When Marlene McGaughey first laid eyes on Jet Line Cash in 1990, she saw a potential there that many...
  08/03/2009 6:16pm
A first grader walks up to a horse for the first time. Her parents, only an arm length away, proudly watch their child approach the large animal. They watch as their child stands in front of his new friend, and they hear a giggle as the horse nuzzles her...
  08/03/2009 5:43pm
“I guess I've been handling studs for 60 years, or probably longer than that,” says the humble, quiet horseman – the horseman who initially answered my request for an interview with, “Oh, I don't think I have anything to talk...
  08/03/2009 5:33pm
Like every other little boy growing up, Lee Wasland dreamed of being a firefighter and a cowboy. As time progressed, Wasland set his whimsical fantasies aside to realize that his dream was to work outside with his hands when he grew up. After graduating...
  07/24/2009 5:29pm
Collin Gronseth has farming in his blood. His grandparents, who farm near Britton, SD, just earned the century farm honor from the state of South Dakota. His parents, Wayne and Barb, own a 600 head cattle operation near Mitchell, SD with 480 acres of...
  07/17/2009 5:17pm
RAYMOND, SD – Lee Kopriva always knew he wanted to be a cattle rancher. From a young age, he played an active role in his family's cattle operation, Kopriva Angus. After graduating from South Dakota State University (SDSU) this May, Kopriva is now...
  07/01/2009 6:42pm
As the sun paints the South Dakota sky LaVern Koupal feeds Angus cattle. Koupal is in the Angus business because he takes pride in carrying the torch of generations past by producing high quality livestock.
  06/25/2009 5:39pm
The blue FFA corduroy jackets symbolize the bold futures for young people in agriculture. Without a doubt, FFA and agriculture education programs have been stepping-stones for youth leaders in agriculture. Two past FFA leaders are now making their...
  06/02/2009 3:43pm
Rolling prairie stretches for miles in every direction. Last year’s grass carpets the country, protecting the new spring grass from the cold. Water trickles down the draws and fills the natural basins on the prairie, which lend the name “Prairie...
  06/02/2009 3:07pm
Drive across the prairies of the Midwest and you will see a multitude of “Prairie Landmarks” – the grain elevators. Built through the years from the 1800’s, these goliaths of the prairie have served their purpose well. In the town of New Underwood in...
  06/02/2009 1:53pm
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