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If you live anywhere in the upper Midwest you have probably noticed a lot more two-wheeled traffic zooming up and down our nation’s black top. The annual Sturgis motorcycle rally is going on now until August 11.   [READ MORE…]

Let’s all take a minute to give appreciation for our hometown radio stations like the one you listening to right now, and our newspapers! [READ MORE…]

Recently I have been hearing a lot of people say, “this isn’t about winning.” I would love to tell you that’s the truth. But it isn’t.  

Now it’s not about the banners, the buckles, the money. [READ MORE…]

Survey says that vanilla is the most popular flavor of ice cream followed by chocolate, but I want to hear from you! What do you want a scoop up Rocky Road? Cherry Nut? Strawberry? Tell me your favorite flavor of ice cream on the Ranch Raised FB page!  [READ MORE…]

“There is a growing concern about the rising U.S.  agricultural trade deficit.” 

In the fiscal year 2023 the US experienced a significant trade deficit of $16.7 billion and now in 2024, we are on track to double that! [READ MORE…]

Don’t forget to get out and enjoy your local county fair!  

We are still cheering for all of those entering their local county fairs! Have a blast and hold on to the memories you are making.  [READ MORE…]

My point is, there are so many opportunities to make sure kids aren’t laying on the couch all summer. There is plenty of summer left to make memories and write a chapter in your child’s life book. [READ MORE…]

Today we salute the volunteers who pour into their local companion animal programs and the youth who have taken their 4 legged friends into their hearts and created loyal bonds that some will never know!   [READ MORE…]

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! It’s county fair season! What else could you have possibly thought I was talking about. [READ MORE…]