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.

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