Frequently Asked Questions
Are blizzards and cold temperatures hard on cattle even though
they are covered with fur?
Yes, blizzards and several consecutive days of cold temperatures can
be very devastating on the health of cattle. Cattle that get wet and
are exposed to strong, cold winds can develop respiratory problems
like pneumonia.
Click on the following South Dakota State University site for more
information:
http://sdces.sdstate.edu/
When did the first roundup of cattle take place on the Dakota
Territory?
The last roundup took place in 1902. About 20 years earlier the
first large roundup took place. The roundup occurred in 1881.
For more information click on the following site:
http://www.sdhistory.org/mus/ed/ed%20cwbys2.htm -
SD Historical Society
Can a rancher/farmer place a fence across a small stream or river
to keep their cattle from wandering off of their land?
There are strict regulations regarding the fencing of South Dakota
streams and rivers. Federal and State mandates vary depending on the
river or stream. Some of the larger rivers like the James River is
designated navigable so fences are not allowed. Creeks, like the
Turtle Creek, require gates on all fences from Highway 26 to the
James River.
For more information click on the South Dakota site below:
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State of South Dakota
Did the first cattle arrive in South Dakota during the 1870s?
No, the first cow arrived in South Dakota in 1812.
For more information click on the following site:
http://www.sdhistory.org/mus/ed/ed%20cwbys2.htm – SD
Historical Society
Were cattle the only domestic animals that grazed on the open
range?
No, large herds of sheep also enjoyed the grass of the Dakotas. One
or two workers and a dog could handle a few thousand head of sheep.
The sheep provided revenue during the sheering season and when they
were sold for meat.
Does a barbed wire fence or an electric fence cost more?
A barbed wire fence will cost more than an electric fence. The
estimated cost of a barbed wire fence is $1.23 per foot. The cost of
electric fence is $.70 per foot.
-Iowa State Extension Office
For more information click on the following site:
http://www.extension.iastate.edu/Publications/FM1855.pdf
Are there more cattle today in South Dakota then ever before?
No, over the years the total amount of cattle found in South Dakota
has changed considerably. In 1867 there was an estimated 21,000 head
of cattle in SD. The number of cattle found in South Dakota
continued to grow and in 1974 there were about 5,000,000 head. Today
there are approximately 3,750,000 cattle found in South Dakota.
For more information click on the following site:
http://www.nass.usda.gov/Census_of_Agriculture/index.asp
USDA census information
When are the Dakota Pathways shows aired on SDPB?
Throughout the school year Dakota Pathways will air on Mondays and
Fridays from 2:15pm – 2:30pm CT. Also, we air Dakota Pathways during
the overnight schedule. The overnight schedule can be accessed on
the Internet at http://www.sdpb.org/
, in our monthly SDPB Magazine, or in our weekly education
newsletter. You can receive the SDPB Magazine by calling our Friends
Office at (1-800-333-0789). If you are interested in receiving our
weekly newsletter contact our office at
EdServices@sdpb.org .
What age group is Dakota Pathways designed for?
Originally, the show was designed for South Dakota 4th graders;
although, Dakota Pathways is enjoyed by people of all ages.
How
many South Dakota Public Broadcasting Stations are there?
South Dakota Public Broadcasting is
South
Dakota's statewide public broadcasting network. SDPB is vital
community resource producing and broadcasting high-quality,
commercial-free programs and valuable community outreach projects
that educate, enlighten and entertain.
Radio
Call Sign |
Frequency |
City of License |
Transmitter Site |
Air Date |
KUSD-FM |
89.7 mHz |
Vermillion |
near Beresford |
October 1967 |
KESD-FM |
88.3 mHz |
Brookings |
near Hetland |
July 1967 |
KBHE-FM |
89.3 mHz |
Rapid City |
Rapid City |
March 1984 |
KTSD-FM |
91.1 mHz |
Reliance |
near Reliance |
February 1984 |
KDSD-FM |
90.9 mHz |
Pierpont |
near Pierpont |
April 1984 |
KQSD-FM |
91.9 mHz |
Lowry |
near Lowry |
June 1988 |
KPSD-FM |
97.1 mHz |
Faith |
near Faith |
June 1989 |
KZSD-FM |
102.5 mHz |
Martin |
near Long Valley |
July 1991 |
KCSD-FM |
90.9 mHz |
Sioux Falls |
Sioux Falls |
July 1985 |
TV - Full Power
Transmitters
Aberdeen |
KDSD-TV |
Channel 16 |
DTV - 17 |
Brookings - Hetland |
KESD-TV |
Channel 8 |
DTV - 18 |
Faith - Eagle Butte |
KPSD-TV |
Channel 13 |
DTV - 25 |
Lowry |
KQSD-TV |
Channel 11 |
DTV - 15 |
Martin- Long Valley |
KZSD-TV |
Channel 8 |
DTV - 23 |
Pierre - Reliance |
KTSD-TV |
Channel 10 |
DTV - 21 |
Rapid City |
KBHE-TV |
Channel 9 |
DTV - 26 |
Sioux Falls |
KCSD-TV |
Channel 23 |
DTV - 24 |
Vermillion - Beresford |
KUSD-TV |
Channel 2 |
DTV - 34 |
Low
Power Translators
Aberdeen |
Channel 7 |
Belle Fourche |
Channel 19 |
Edgemont |
Channel 64 |
Mitchell |
Channel 9 |
Pringle |
Channel 55 |
Pine Ridge |
Channel 6 |
Spearfish |
Channel 4 |
Wagner |
Channel 55 |
Wasta |
Channel 13 |
Follow this link to
cable Television Channel Assignments
How many episodes of Dakota Pathways will be produced?
SDPB TV produced 20 episodes.
Program Number |
Title |
Subjects |
101 |
Rails and Other Roads |
Transportation and movement |
102 |
Stories from the Skies |
Myths, stories, famous flyers |
103 |
The Mighty ‘Mo |
The Missouri River influence |
104 |
East River, West River |
Farmers and Ranchers and such |
105 |
The First Hunters & Farmers |
Mammoth hunters & early Indian
life |
106 |
Mining Booms and Busts |
Mining in SD |
107 |
Water and Dust |
The droughts and floods of SD |
108 |
History and Legend |
Wild Bill and other tales |
109 |
People of the Bison |
Lakota, Dakota and Nakota peoples |
110 |
Headlines and Bulletins |
Newspapers, radio and television |
111 |
Blackboards and Computers |
Education history in SD |
112 |
Maps and Borders |
Changing borders of the region |
113 |
Big Towns and Little Towns |
Sioux Falls to ghost towns |
114 |
Playing Games |
Sports history of SD |
115 |
Finding a National Voice |
Famous politicians & leaders |
116 |
On Vacation |
History of tourism in South
Dakota |
117 |
The Home Front |
At home during WWI & WWII etc. |
118 |
Cowboys of the Open Range |
Cattle ranching, the early days |
119 |
Telling Stories |
SD authors of fiction &
non-fiction |
120 |
A Dark Day |
Wounded Knee, the history |
How long can I legally use a Dakota Pathway show after I have
taped it?
All of the Dakota Pathways episodes are produced by SDPB. You have
unlimited educational rights to use these programs. So enjoy them
for years. Note: Some of the shows we air are not produced by SDPB
and only have rights for a year. Please email
EdServices@sdpb.org
if you have questions about other shows.
Feel free to contact
EdServices@sdpb.org if you have additional questions about
any of our shows.
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