South Dakota cattle producers set to gather in Deadwood for annual convention

Katelyn Winberg
Nov 25, 2025
Nov 25, 2025

Symens Limousin — Cattle at Symens Brothers Limousin stand in a hoop barn at the farm near Amherst, S.D. Beef producers are buying more expensive corn to feed their animals, and it’s causing some to leave the business, said Warren Symens.
Tri-State Neighbor file photo by Janelle Atyeo

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The South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association will hold its 77th annual convention and trade show Dec. 2-3 at The Lodge at Deadwood.

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Born and raised on a farm in southeastern South Dakota, Katelyn currently resides in Sioux Falls. She enjoys attending SDSU football games (her alma mater), going to farmer’s markets and visiting her parents at their family farm. Reach her at kwinberg@tristateneighbor.com.