In Part I, we talked about how the concentration in the marketplace exploded from 1980 to 2021, and how that explosion in concentration resulted in a complete reversal of the allocation of the consumers’ beef dollar to each participant in the beef supply chain. In Part II, we discussed how the government allowed the beef packers to form a tight oligopoly with access to imported beef and cattle from around the world, resulting in fewer opportunities for domestic producers that caused the domestic cattle industry to shrink. We ended with the statement that 15 years ago, the U.S. cow herd shrank to a level too low to allow the cattle industry to withstand even a moderate economic shock.

Steelers in the Field is a food fundraiser supporting Team Buche Cares in their mission to address food insecurity among tribal and rural communities across South Dakota. This exclusive, one-day guided pheasant hunt in Dallas, South Dakota, offers a rare opportunity to take part in a beloved South Dakota tradition—all while hunting alongside Pittsburgh Steelers football players.

Introduced by Senator Schumer, the goal of the Family Grocery and Farmer Relief Act is to break up large meatpacking companies. The legislation would require packers who process more than one species to split, only allowing for production of one species.

R ESULTS Tuesday Mixed League 3/10/26 Six Balls 215½-72½; Tee Riffic Creations 171½-116½; Rosebud Electric 155-133; Carlock Babes 121½- 166½; Boats ‘n’ Hoes 100½-187½; The Outsiders 93-195; HTG: Six Balls 819; HTS: Six Balls 2305; HIG: Jad Leber 243, Adrianna Ziady 176; HTS: Jad Leber 688, Linda Teel 477. Splits picked up: Augie Bortz 4-5; Linda Teel 3-10.

Gregory County 4-H hosted the annual Youth in Action Day Special Foods contest on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the Burke Civic center with fourteen youth participating. In a special foods contest, youth prepare either a snack or meal within a 90-minute time period and also must complete a nutrition interview and a proper place setting. Their dish must also fulfill a daily nutrient requirement from one of the five food groups: dairy, fruit, vegetable, protein or grain. This year, our 4-H’ers went above and beyond with some complex meals.

On Wednesday, February 18, 2026, members of the high school band took part in instrumental small group contest in Chamberlain. Gregory had 14 entries in the contest. Eleven of those entries scored high enough to earn a superior and get a medal. Groups need 31-35, solos need 26-30, percussion groups/solos need 21-25 all to earn a superior. Those earning a superior were: Piper Bartlett - flute solo (30), Madi Graber - timpani solo (25), Madi Graber - marimba solo (25), Madi Graber - piano solo (28), Charissa Ring - alto sax solo (26), Piper Bartlett and Heydan Westfall -flute duet (35), Flute Quartet (31), Percussion Group (23), Clarinet Choir (32), and Brass Quintet (33).