South Dakota

The South Dakota Stockgrowers Association signed up several new members, visited about a variety of issues and provided a meal for area ranchers at their fourth annual Kadoka Area Meeting--the first for the new year.

South Dakota Stockgrowers Association Vice President Rick Fox, Hermosa, S.D., was impressed by the meeting's large turnout as well as the quality of speakers. "We always expect a good meeting in Kadoka, and we certainly weren't disappointed this year." According to Fox, Dr. Bill Headlee spoke and answered numerous questions about the disease Trichomoniasis and Stockgrower lobbyist Mark DeVries updated meeting-goers on the issues the organization expects to deal with in the 2005 legislative session.

Rick Fox apologized to the crowd for R-CALF CEO Bill Bullard's absence, but explained that R-CALF has just filed a lawsuit against USDA's rule earlier that day. Fox had spoken to Bullard en route to Kadoka and offered details of the lawsuit to the crowd. "R-CALF hopes to stop USDA's proposed rule, and if they are successful, may have enough ammunition to end shipments of beef currently allowed into the U.S."

South Dakota Stockgrowers Association Region 3 Vice President Kenny Fox, Belvidere, S.D., is proud of his home community for the overwhelming support of the Stockgrowers and R-CALF they have shown. "Our friends and neighbors really deserve a thank you for their outstanding involvement in the organizations fighting for the independent cattle industry. The folks in this area are always happy to lend a helping hand, whether it's a financial contribution, providing labor or making contact with our congressional delegation. They are hardworking folks who are truly dedicated to our industry."

Rick Fox also commended Kadoka area ranchers for their devotion to the cattle industry. "The Stockgrowers know we can always count on that community for help anytime. In fact, we look forward to seeing quite a few of those same ranchers at the Black Hills Stock Show. For several years, they have set up and operated the stock show booth, selling raffle tickets and raising tens of thousands of dollars for R-CALF.

Date: 1/26/05

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