South Dakota ranching couple is facing charges for theft of federal land

Cattle industry leaders are underscoring their disappointment over the indictment of a South Dakota ranching couple who are facing charges for the theft of federal property.

Kaitlynn Glover with the Public Lands Council and NCBA joined RFD-TV’s own Tammi Arender to discuss the background on the ranching operation, what they are being charged for, and what the next steps are.

LATEST STORIES BY THIS AUTHOR:

UNL Animal Science Ph.D candidate Anna Kobza joined us on Tuesday’s Market Day Report to share her agriculture story and tips for other producers hoping to share their ag stories online or with the media.
Herd rebuilding looks slow, keeping cattle prices supported; beef-on-dairy crosses help fill feedlots, while imports temper—but don’t erase—tightness.
China is making strategic moves by purchasing more soybeans from Argentina and may soon follow the EU and reopen its market to Brazilian chicken exports.
Lamb prices have seen a surprising surge driven by a tight supply and increasing demand in non-traditional markets.
Farmers should watch for soybean export rebounds with harvest, while corn and wheat shipments remain strong and sorghum demand struggles.
Rollins says the new trade relationship with Taiwan, which is committed to buying a significant amount of U.S. soy, could not come at a better time for farmers facing financial strain.