Opinion

Commentary by Bill Bullard, CEO, R-CALF USA A major contributor to the ongoing contraction of America’s independent, family-scale cattle and sheep farms and ranches can be traced back to the early 90s. It was in 1994 that America deliberately kowtowed to the global elites and struck out blindly on a journey to see how long it would take before the most efficient and productive food production system the world has ever known is rendered unrecognizable. That production system, of course, was America’s widely dispersed family farm and ranch system of agriculture.

We recently celebrated the graduation of 20 new law enforcement officers in South Dakota. This graduation was unique because it included the first ever tribalfocused law enforcement training put on by a state, rather than by the federal government. Eight tribal law enforcement officers immediately began protecting and serving their communities.

Each year, we celebrate the South Dakota State Fair in the days leading up to Labor Day. Things kick off Wednesday and wrap up Monday. I love the State Fair for so many reasons. I always head for the pork sandwiches and ice cream. The bull riding and concerts are excellent, and we have plenty of celebrations!

1873 was a memorable year in the progress of Dakota Ter ritory. Spring came unusually early and farmers had started seeding their fields for some weeks before the first of April.

Dear editor, Growing up in the nineties, I remember that my parents would sometimes turn on the CBS Morning Show before we would drive off to church on Sundays. In particular, there was a feature that always captivated the interest of every individual in my family, from small to large. In this feature, a reporter named Steve Hartman would throw a dart at a map of the United States, and he would travel to wherever the dart landed. Once there, he would randomly pick the name of an individual out of the phone book, and interview that individual. Sometimes, their stories were heartwarming. Sometimes, they were inspirational. Sometimes, they were just heartbreaking. They were never, ever boring or dull.

The Laramie Treaty of 1868 called for a central agency to be established for the Brules, Oglalas, and other bands who had participated in Red Cloud’s War (1866 - 1868). This was a conflict between the Lakota Sioux, Cheyenne, Arapaho alliance and the U. S. Government.

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley is among 21 Attorneys General demanding answers from online retailer Temu regarding its alleged ties with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), data collection and sharing practices, and possible violations of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA).

In 2023, the world experienced a record 63 billion+ dollar weather disasters, the US had 28 of them costing a total of $93 billion. As of August 8, in the US there have been 19, before hurricane Debbie. Now FEMA is nearly out of money to help recover from future weather disasters. Forget climate change, these are unpredictable worldwide and extreme weather events occurring with increasing frequency.

Trevor Jon Krcil, 36, Burke, SD, has been indicted for first incident on commission of felony while armed with a firearm, second degree burglary, third degree burglary, false reporting to authorities (2 counts), violation of a protection order, stalking, and criminal entry of motor vehicle after an incident that occurred between July 20 and 22, 2024.

Funeral services will be held for Deb Hoy, age 67 Funeral services for Deb Hoy, of Lincoln, NE, formerly of Gregory, SD, will be held on Monday, September 2, 2024, at 10:30 a.m., at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Gregory, SD.