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May is Beef Month	April 23, 2008

Value-Added Ag Day scheduled for August 30 at State Fair	August 21, 2007
Agricultural products will take center stage at the State Fair on August 30 as South Dakotans celebrate Value-Added Ag Day.
Second Sunshine Foods store in Sioux Falls to carry SOUTH DAKOTA CERTIFIED™ Beef	July 12, 2007
A second Sunshine Foods in Sioux Falls is now carrying SOUTH DAKOTA CERTIFIED™ Beef products from Marshall John’s Beef. The store is located on 10 St. West.
SOUTH DAKOTA CERTIFIED ENROLLED CATTLE™ Natural Program Launched	June 19, 2007
South Dakota cattle producers have another option for marketing their South Dakota Certified Enrolled Cattle™ now that the state has launched the South Dakota Certified Enrolled Cattle™ Natural Program, according to Secretary of Agriculture, Bill Even.
South Dakota Ready to Capitalize on Branded Beef Processing Opportunity	June 6, 2007
South Dakota is in a unique position to capitalize on a new premium/branded beef processing opportunity, according to a recently completed South Dakota Beef Study.
SOUTH DAKOTA CERTIFIED™ Beef Processor Celebrates 10 Years of Business	May 9, 2007
Shorty’s Locker of Mitchell will hold its 10th anniversary celebration on Friday, May 11, 2007. The event will be held at the business located at 1500 E. Havens Street.
Natural Beef Produced in South Dakota	April 13, 2007
The demand for organic meat is growing and a State Department of Agriculture program is in the works to take advantage of the niche market. Thursday is the last day for public input on the South Dakota Agriculture Department's rules for natural beef.
South Dakota Readies Rule for Natural Beef	April 12, 2007
Today marks the final day for public input on a South Dakota Agriculture Department rule for natural beef.
Rules Proposed For Natural Beef	April 11, 2007
Thursday is the final day for public input on South Dakota Agriculture Department rules for natural beef.
Beef Day at the Legislature set for February 27th	February 26, 2007
Beef Day at the Legislature has been set for February 27th in Pierre. The event, which will feature several beef groups from across the state, will be held in the Capitol Rotunda from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Lode Star Casino to carry SOUTH DAKOTA CERTIFIED™ Beef	February 21, 2007
The Lode Star Casino in Ft. Thompson is the newest establishment in South Dakota to offer SOUTH DAKOTA CERTIFIED™ Beef.
Enroll your cattle in the South Dakota Certified Enrolled Cattle program	February 28, 2007
South Dakota beef cattle producers have the opportunity to enhance the profitability of their product.
New Sunshine Foods store in Sioux Falls to carry SOUTH DAKOTA CERTIFIED™ Beef	October 3, 2006
The newest Sunshine Foods store will carry a full line of SOUTH DAKOTA CERTIFIED™ Beef products from Marshall John’s Beef. The store is opening on October 4th and is located at 57th and Cliff.
Tri-County Lockers, Inc. Becomes Licensed Processor of SOUTH DAKOTA CERTIFIED™ Beef	October 25, 2006
Tri-County Lockers, Inc. of Newell is the latest licensed processor of SOUTH DAKOTA CERTIFIED™ Beef. In addition to processing, Tri-County Lockers will sell SOUTH DAKOTA CERTIFIED™ products by the pound from its location in downtown Newell.
Hutterite Prairie Market becomes first retail establishment in Sioux Falls to carry SOUTH DAKOTA CERTIFIED™ Beef	September 18, 2006
Hutterite Prairie Market in Sioux Falls , the first grocery store in Sioux Falls to carry SOUTH DAKOTA CERTIFIED™ Beef...
SOUTH DAKOTA CERTIFIED ™ Beef and Made in South Dakota to be Showcased at State Fair	August 25, 2006
SOUTH DAKOTA CERTIFIED™ Beef and Made in South Dakota will be featured at Value-Added Ag Day at the State Fair in Huron on August 31.
SOUTH DAKOTA CERTIFIED™ Beef to be featured during Brown County Fair	August 25, 2006
SOUTH DAKOTA CERTIFIED™ Beef will be featured during the Brown County Fair when Frohling’s Meats of Hecla sponsors several outdoor cooking demonstrations using the beef.
Jamboree Foods Now Carrying SOUTH DAKOTA CERTIFIED™ Beef	July 26, 2006
Jamboree Foods of Freeman recently joined a growing number of grocery stores and restaurants that are carrying SOUTH DAKOTA CERTIFIED™ Beef, according to Richard Benda, Secretary, Department of Tourism and State Development.
South Dakota "Steaks" it's Reputation on Beef Branding Program	July 26, 2006
South Dakota—where all the women are strong, the men are good-looking and the calves are above average, to paraphrase Garrison Keillor. Well, not all calves. But take calf number 928000026789—he'll produce a steak that’s tender and tasty and safe to eat. And it comes with a guarantee from the state and Gov. Mike Rounds.
SOUTH DAKOTA CERTIFIED™ Beef Demand and Availability Growing	May 15, 2006
Four South Dakota locations have added SOUTH DAKOTA CERTIFIED ™ Beef to their meat selections, Jafar Karim, director of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development announced today. Al’s Oasis, Lynn’s Dakotamarts in Belle Fourche and Spearfish, and the Elkton House in Wall now carry the beef.
Two Black Hills Locations Now Carry SOUTH DAKOTA CERTIFIED™ Beef	May 5, 2006
Lynn’s Dakotamart of Sturgis and Sage Creek Grille in Custer are now carrying SOUTH DAKOTA CERTIFIED ™ Beef, making them the first locations in the Black Hills to carry the state certified beef, Jafar Karim, director of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development announced today.
SOUTH DAKOTA CERTIFIED™ Beef to Focus on Consumer Marketing	March 14, 2006
The SOUTH DAKOTA CERTIFIED™ Beef Initiative is beefing up its consumer marketing as the program moves forward. The website will now focus on informing consumers about where they can purchase the product and the benefits of buying SOUTH DAKOTA CERTIFIED™ Beef.
Mavericks to Feature SOUTH DAKOTA CERTIFIED™ Beef	April 13, 2006
Maverick’s Restaurant of Aberdeen has added SOUTH DAKOTA CERTIFIED ™ Beef to its menu, making it the first restaurant in Aberdeen to feature the state certified beef, Jafar Karim, director of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development announced today.
More State Processors Receive Certified Beef Training	January 17, 2006
Five meat processors recently completed training to become licensed in the SOUTH DAKOTA CERTIFIED ™ Beef Program.
Japan's Beef-Ban Lift Favors SD Cattle	December 10, 2005
Japan's announcement Thursday that it will end a two-year ban on U.S. beef imports is not likely to have an immediate effect on cattle prices in South Dakota.
Certified Steak	October 19, 2005
A steak dinner probably never tasted quite so good for South Dakota Gov. Mike Rounds. On Monday, Rounds sat down in a Sioux Falls restaurant for a homegrown and certified steak through the South Dakota Certified Beef program.
Spotlight on Beef	September 19, 2005
If Gov. Mike Rounds' plan to improve the market potential and consumer demand for South Dakota beef is going to succeed, it has to expand beyond the state's borders. The governor's South Dakota Certified Beef program is a great idea, but if the only people who know about it are South Dakotans, it won't get far...
Grocers Curious About Demand for Certified Beef	August 24, 2005
As the first class of cattle enrolled in the Governor's South Dakota Certified Beef program come of age this year, local merchants say they are excited to be part of the emerging program...
Governor Extols SD Certified Beef	August 17, 2005
The South Dakota Certified Beef program is an opportunity for the state to market its beef as "the finest anywhere" and also generate higher earnings for producers who participate, Gov. Mike Rounds said Tuesday at Dakotafest...
New Beef Initiative Made For Program	July 13, 2005
Tuned-up rules for the South Dakota Certified Beef Program were outlined Tuesday at a public hearing in the state Capitol, and officials hope the effort begins to bear fruit by year's end...
State Preparing to Certify Its Beef	July 8, 2005
Cattle producers and meat processors get their chance Tuesday to shape the new South Dakota Certified Beef Program...
Osgood File Transcript	July 6, 2005
"Would you pay more for a steak if you knew it came from South Dakota?"...
SOUTH DAKOTA CERTIFIED™ Beef Processor Training Held	June 13, 2005
Five beef processors from across the state are participating in the first round of training for the SOUTH DAKOTA CERTIFIED™ Beef pilot processing project...
Notice of Public Hearing to Adopt Rules	June 10, 2005
A public hearing will be held in Legislative Conference Room (LCR) 1 and 2, 3rd floor, State Capital at 500 E. Capitol, Pierre, SD 57501, on July 12, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. to consider the adoption and amendment of proposed rules...
New SOUTH DAKOTA CERTIFIED™ Beef Website Launched	June 6, 2005
southdakotacertifiedbeef.com has a new look...
SOUTH DAKOTA CERTIFIED™ Beef Emergency Rules Filed	May 20, 2005
The SOUTH DAKOTA CERTIFIED™ Beef Initiative is one step closer to becoming a reality as the Emergency Rules for the program were officially released today...
Certified Beef to Debut Soon	May 17, 2005
The certified beef program approved by the South Dakota Legislature this year is a great idea, said some beef producers selling cattle in Aberdeen on Monday...
S. Dakota Is Bullish on Idea Of Carving Luxury Beef Niche	May 7, 2005
Across the Great Plains, the story is a familiar and as mournful as the unremitting prairie wind...
S.D. Producers to Put Stamp on Quality Beef	April 17, 2005
Someday, a black-faced steer much like the ones eating a morning ration of feed in John Haverhals' pens on a hillside west of Hudson could be part of a South Dakota-branded package of steaks in Tokyo market or restaurant...
SOUTH DAKOTA CERTIFIED™ Beef Attracts National Media	April 4, 2005
South Dakota recently hosted a television film crew from Fuji Television Network News...
Trip to Japan Raises Hopes	March 28, 2005
The decision by Japanese officials to stop testing all their domestic cattle for mad cow disease could pave the way to reopening the Japanese market to U.S. beef, South Dakota Agriculture Secretary Larry Gabriel said Monday...
Rounds: State Could Add Value to It's Beef	March 18, 2005
More than 200 people gathered at the 2005 Value-Added Conference at the Brooking Inn Thursday to listen to agriculture and business experts talk about ways to increase the value of farming in the state...
Osgood File Transcript	March 9, 2005
"Would you pay more for a steak if you knew it came from South Dakota?"...
Governor Rounds Signs SOUTH DAKOTA CERTIFIED™ Beef Program Act	March 8, 2005
Governor Mike Rounds signs the SOUTH DAKOTA CERTIFIED™ Beef Program Act creating a voluntary program for producers and processors who meet certain standards...
Certified Beef Gets Go-Ahead	March 8, 2005
The biggest immediate challenge facing the new SOUTH DAKOTA CERTIFIED™ Beef program will be processing enough premium beef to satisfy demand, Gov. Mike Rounds said Tuesday...
SD Governor Signs Branded Beef Law	March 8, 2005
Consumers will be able to find out where the beef they buy came from, even the ranch where a calf was born, under a new measure signed into law Tuesday by Gov. Mike Rounds aimed at raising cattle prices for the state's farmers and ranchers...
Government Branded-Beef Plan Passes	March 2, 2005
An innovative plan to stamp a state-government seal of approval on quality beef products from cattle raised and monitored in South Dakota passed its final legislative test Tuesday...
Secretary Gabriel to Lead Trade Group to Asia	February 28, 2005
South Dakota's Sec. of Agriculture Larry Gabriel is headed to the other side of the world in search of new marketing opportunities for the state's largest industry...
South Dakota Producers Can Add Value Through SOUTH DAKOTA CERTIFIED™ Beef Program	February 16, 2005
According to South Dakota Secretary of Agriculture Larry Gabriel, producers will begin to see opportunity to add value to South Dakota-raised cattle utilizing the SOUTH DAKOTA CERTIFIED™ Beef Program prior to, and even independent of whether or not the cattle will be harvested in South Dakota during the first couple of years...
Certified Beef Bill Should Pass	February 13, 2005
The next step in launching Gov. Mike Rounds' proposed SOUTH DAKOTA CERTIFIED™ Beef program is to pass state laws necessary to authorize and fund the program...
Lawmakers Strongly Embrace Gov. Rounds Plan for S.D. Certified Beef	February 11, 2005
Idaho is famous for its potatoes; Georgia is renowned for sweet Vidalia onions; and now, South Dakotans hope to gain bragging rights to bodacious beef...
State Beef Program Coming Together	February 11, 2005
Idaho is famous for its potatoes; Georgia is renowned for sweet Vidalia onions; and now, South Dakotans hope to gain bragging rights to bodacious beef...
Gov. Rounds Encouraged by Resumption of Beef Trade with Japan; SOUTH DAKOTA CERTIFIED™ Beef Meets Criteria	October 25, 2004
Gov. Mike Rounds today issued the following statement regarding the upcoming resumption of beef trade between the United States and Japan...
Livestock Identification Forum to be Held in Timber Lake	October 20, 2004
SDSU Cooperative Extension Service and Tatanka Resource Conservation Development, in cooperation with the South Dakota Animal Industry Board will host a regional Livestock Identification Forum for area livestock producers...
Letcher Family First SOUTH DAKOTA CERTIFIED™ Beef Producer	August 24, 2004
South Dakota Sec. of Agriculture Larry Gabriel announce today that Scott Cattle Company of Letcher is the first South Dakota cattle producer to register under the SOUTH DAKOTA CERTIFIED™ Beef program...