We typically measure the current state of our livestock industries by comparing them to conditions that existed a bit over a generation ago, in 1980, and we evaluate the industry trends that have materialized since then.

BILLINGS, Mont., June 3, 2026 — Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that New World screwworm was confirmed in the United States. The pest was detected in a 3-week-old calf in South Texas, and USDA stated it has mobilized response personnel and coordination efforts in the impacted area. In its statement, USDA said current response efforts include forming a unified Incident Command Team with the Texas Animal Health Commission, establishing an infested zone with movement controls and surveillance measures, expanding sterile fly release efforts, increasing trapping activities, implementing wildlife surveillance strategies, and conducting targeted outreach efforts in impacted areas. R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard issued the following statement in response: “This confirmation marks a serious moment for American livestock producers and requires an immediate, coordinated response to protect animal health, the national cattle herd, America’s livestock producers, and our nation’s food supply.

At the most recent Gregory Community Blood Drive, sponsored by the Avera team and the City of Gregory, 30 units of blood were collected from 22 donors, enough to save the lives of up to 90 local patients.

Area motorists may have noticed an unusual number of cyclists on the highway this past week. That is because the RASDak 2026 Fort to Fort Bike Tour passed through Gregory on June 3 as riders made their way from Lower Brule to Burke.

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Burke Bombers 5 – Four Corners 4 Brogan Glover was dominant on the bump as the starting pitcher rang up 15 strikeouts in the Bombers’ 5-4 victory over Four Corners at home on Thursday, June 4, 2026. Glover also surrendered nine hits and four runs over seven innings while walking five.