Richard Osterday

Provides agricultural information services

Operates as an association

The private company is based in Pierre, SD. Originating from local livestock feeder groups, SDCA has expanded into a statewide body with 17 affiliates across five regions, serving as a unified voice in state and national policy advocacy. The association offers various membership categories, including producer, ranch, student, associate, and allied industry memberships, providing legislative representation, educational resources, networking opportunities, advertising options, and involvement in policy development at annual conventions. SDCA supports the industry through leadership, innovation, stewardship, and promotion of beef consumption, and organizes events such as the annual convention & trade show, region roundups, the beef booth at Dakotafest, and fundraisers like the Tie & Wild Rag Brand Fundraiser and the SDCA Brand Fundraiser. The association also provides programs including the Cattlemen's Leadership Academy, student resources, and charitable initiatives like the Prime Time Gala + Concert benefiting Feeding South Dakota. SDCA collaborates with partners such as the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, South Dakota Ag Land Trust, Beef Industry Council, Cattlemen's Auxiliary, and Cattlemen's Foundation to support conservation, consumer outreach, and industry promotion. The South Dakota Cattlemen's Association (SDCA) is a grassroots organization founded in 1948 to represent and advance the interests of cattle producers and the beef industry in South Dakota.