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Dream of raising buffalo started early for Onaka rancher

ONAKA — When he was 10 or 12 years old, Randy Barondeau saw his first buffalo in the Black Hills…….

By Scott Waltman 12/13/2025

Farming, ranching and gardening share similarities, all heavily influenced by weather. When you visit a coffee shop, conversations almost always……

Recognized for 82 years dedicated to ranching, the Erdmann family of Wetonka/Leola has been named the Aberdeen Area Chamber of……

As Brown County’s weed and pest supervisor, Chris Hemen heads up a crew to patrol the county roads for noxious……

About 20 years ago, Rick Rausch transitioned to grass-finishing the animals at his ranch in Onaka. That process is paying……

Farmers face a series of complex choices each spring. Producers wrestle with decisions about the right products to enhance growth……

Rural fairs started as a way for people to exhibit animals for prizes and to provide agricultural education. Events like……