An investigation found that the Corsica, S.D., feedlot owned by Robert and Becky Blom sold the same head of cattle multiple times as they became mired in debt.
Pierre, SD, USA / DRGNews
Jan 7, 2021 6:56 AM
Agriculture has always been at the heart of First Dakota National Bank since it opened its doors in 1872. It is that commitment to agriculture and rural communities that led to a $350,000 endowed funding gift for the “First Dakota National Bank Seminar on Agriculture, Finance, and Economic Development” in the South Dakota Agricultural & Rural Leadership program seminar series.
SDARL provides an unparalleled leadership education program for individuals working in agriculture and holding leadership positions in rural communities. The flagship 18-month program features 12 seminars that develop the skills, knowledge, and character of leaders.
“As one of the largest agricultural lenders in the nation, First Dakota has always supported organizations that will have a long-range impact on our rural communities,” said Nate Franzen, President of the Agri-Business Division at First Dakota. “We utilize the SDARL program as part of our e
Photo credit: XtremeAg The week of Christmas is finally here. This means year-end activites are wrapping up for bookwork and equipment maintenance is in full swing. It s time to spend with the ones that matter. XtremeAg wishes everyone a happy and healthy Christmas.
Lee Lubbers - Gregory, South Dakota
Lee and his brother began farming in the 1980s during some of the toughest times for farming, but the lessons they learned still shape them today. A brown Christmas? Not something we see much of in SD. It’s been a dry December, the last one like this was the fall of 2012. The ground is freezing up at night so dirt work and pulling old fences out has come to an end for the year.