Gregory County 4-H held the 2024 Horse Show on Wednesday June 26, at the Burke Rodeo Arena. Gregory County 4-H had 13 youth participate in the horse show this year. Participants include two senior contestants, four junior contestants, and seven beginner contestants. Throughout the day everyone was excited to participate. This year, there were two judges- Jessica Grage-Schmidt and Hilary Sherwood. Both judges did a great job at providing feedback to the kids with various pointers on how to improve.

Commentary by Bill Bullard, CEO, R-CALF USA The Packers and Stockyards Act of 1921 is a statute that regulates the conduct of beef packers. It does not regulate cattle farmers and ranchers. But, by regulating the conduct of packers, the Packers and Stockyards Act preserves for cattle farmers and ranchers an open and competitive market for their cattle.

The deadline for nominations for the 2024 Spirit of Dakota Award is August 1, 2024. The honoree will be announced Saturday, October 12, 2024, at a celebration banquet at the Huron Event Center.

Nick Kenzy was recognized as one of the winners of the Fed Cattle Challenge at the Prime Time Gala in Sioux Falls on June 22, 2024. The Fed Cattle Challenge provides an opportunity for youth to learn about the science and economics of finishing cattle by participating in a calf finishing program. Through this program, participants learn the process for finishing cattle through ownership of a percentage of a pen of cattle (roughly equivalent to three head) at a custom feedlot. They receive curriculum on twelve topics related to cattle feeding, calculate a closeout, and present what they have learned to a panel.

I love fishing. There’s almost no better way to relax, get away from the hubbub of daily life, and connect with the natural beauty all around us.

Dear editor, In your 7/10 issue Eric P. Putnam again referenced my candidature, I would like to reply to some of his claims.