The U.S. sheep industry reveals what happens when our nation ignores market failure for too long, and it’s a case study applicable to every livestock sector in America. So, let’s examine market failure.

As of March 18, 100% of South Dakota is under drought conditions, with 42% of the state under severe or extreme drought. During the same time last year, 11% of the state was experiencing drought with no areas under severe or extreme drought.

Drought management awareness on grazinglands meetings are being held around the area. Look for updates on Facebook Page ‘Fourever Grazingland LLC’. Upcoming meetings will be April 7 Murdo, 8th Hayes, 14th Winner, 15th Interior. Past meetings were March 24 Mission, 25 Vetal, 31 White River & April 1 Gregory. Will try to Facebook Live one of the sessions.

Credit is a tool that lets you borrow money or access goods and services with the promise to pay later. It’s essential for personal and business finances, enabling large purchases like homes or cars and helping small businesses grow.

M OMENTS Did you know that 30% of adults in the United States experience some type of disability? A disability is a visible or invisible condition that substantially limits one or more major life activities such as eating, sleeping, speaking, hearing, walking, seeing, breathing, caring for oneself or working. 1 in 7 adults experience a mobility disability, 1 in 10 adults experience a cognitive disability, 1 in 15 adults experience independent living disability, 1 in 17 adults experience a hearing disability, 1 in 21 adults experience a vision disability and 1 in 27 adults experience a self-care disability (World Health Organization.) Disability awareness is necessary, but not sufficient.

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