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Mindful Moments
Melanie Vanderpol-bailey, Msw, Csw-pip
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Supporting Children through Big feelings, Bullying and a Divisive Culture Part Two: Responding with Care and Correction Last month I shared about the value of adult modeling and the impact of bullying on mental health. How we as adults show up in these moments matter, not just for a child’s sense of safety, but for their sense of self.
GFP end the Nest Predator Bounty Program while creating two new programs
News Staff
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
The GFP Commission passed a resolution to end the current Nest Predator Bounty Program at their March meeting in Pierre and create two separate programs within the existing budget and time period. The Nest Predator Bounty Program began in 2019 with the implementation of the Second Century Initiative.
Legislative Report
News Staff
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
R eports Senator Mykala Voita District 21 Aurora, Charles Mix, Douglas, Gregory, Tripp Counties Committee: Appropriations Capitol Address: 500 E. Capitol Ave.
Part II: The state of America’s beef industry
Commentary By Bill Bullard, Ceo, R-calf Usa
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
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.
Statement on introduction of the “Family Grocery and Farmer Relief Act”
News Staff
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
On March 5, 2026, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) introduced the “Family Grocery and Farmer Relief Act” that aims to deconsolidate the U.S. beef-packing industry, address foreign ownership of beef-packing facilities, and focus on eliminating unfair and unjustly discriminatory pricing practices in retail and wholesale meat markets.
