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    4-H Best of the West showcase was held

    August 10, 2025, marked the 7th annual “Best of the West” county showcase held in Wessington Springs, SD. Thirty-three counties were invited to take part in the event.

    Kratom faces increasing scrutiny from states and the feds

    For years, state lawmakers have taken the lead on regulating kratom — the controversial herbal supplement used for pain relief, anxiety and opioid withdrawal symptoms. Some states have banned it entirely. Others have passed laws requiring age limits, labeling and lab testing.

    Put America’s cattle producers first

    President Trump called out Australia for its policy of allowing imports of U.S. beef only if the beef came from cattle born and raised in the United States. In other words, Australia was allowing U.S. beef to be imported, but only if the beef was exclusively USA beef—not beef from cattle that had been imported from Mexico or Canada.

    R-CALF USA applauds further actions to combat New World Screwworm

    R-CALF USA praised U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott for announcing an $850 million federal investment to protect American ranchers from the New World screwworm (NWS). Recent reports have revealed that the threat is within 370 miles of the U.S.-Mexico border.

    Former teacher’s lesson sparks lifelong career in taxidermy

    Over 45 years ago, a simple sixthgrade science project at Burke High School changed the course of one student’s life. In 1979, teacher Glenda Gogolin devoted one hour a day for a week to teaching her class about taxidermy.

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