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Categories:Claims Now Open in $83.5 Million Settlement with JBS in Cattle Antitrust Case
WASHINGTON – On February 20, 2025, the Cattle Plaintiffs in the In re: Cattle and Beef Antitrust Litigation against JBS, Tyson, Cargill and National Beef received preliminary approval of an $83.5 million settlement with JBS. The class action lawsuit, filed in 2019 by National Farmers Union (NFU), R-CALF USA and four individual ranchers, alleges anticompetitive […]
Read MoreSouth Dakota Farmers & Ranchers in DC Asking Congress to End Chaos
A small group of South Dakota family farmers and ranchers are in Washington, D.C. this week asking Congressional leaders to end the Trade War, pass a Farm Bill and adhere to the Constitution. The advocacy effort is organized by South Dakota Farmers Union in collaboration with National Farmers Union. “Plain and simple, my messages are, […]
Read MoreAdd to Ethanol’s To-Do List
Doug Durante, Clean Fuels Development Coalition, Contributed April 14, 2025 For many of us, to stay on top of things we need to write them down as reminders in what I call a “To-Do” list. The ethanol industry has, or should have a “To-Do” list and it would undoubtedly include all the issues that dominate […]
Read MoreGet to Know Farmers Union Insurance – Bill Noethlich, Doland
From the years playing 9-man football for Doland High School, to playing four years as a starter for Southwest Minnesota State University to making it to the last round of cuts for the Minnesota Vikings, football has played a large role in Bill Noethlich’s life. “Football taught me about discipline in the face of adversity, […]
Read MoreCelebrate Farm & Ranch Moms
As we reflect on the women who raised us this Mother’s Day, South Dakota Farmers Union would like to celebrate the many women who support the state’s No. 1 industry – farm and ranch moms! Read on to learn about Shelly Kenzy of Gregory and Darcie Lee of De Smet. Shelly Kenzy, Gregory One of […]
Read MoreBurger Battle Boosts Revenue for Rural Restaurants & Bars
By Lura Roti for South Dakota Farmers Union On any given winter day, one Reli-Bar employee can easily serve the 20 locals who show up and order a meal at the Reliance community’s only establishment. But during the month of February, it takes at least two employees to manage the lunch and supper crowd. And […]
Read MoreAll Ages Invited to Sign Up for Farmers Union Camps
By Lura Roti for South Dakota Farmers Union There’s still time to sign your children up for Farmers Union Camp. With three types of camp available, there’s a fun and engaging option for all South Dakota youth ages 6-18. “Whether your child attends one of our District Day camps or our Senior or Youth Leadership […]
Read MoreBrandon Valley, Canton, Howard & Wessington Springs FFA Teams Qualify for Farm Safety Quiz Bowl Championships
by Lura Roti for South Dakota Farmers Union Teens demonstrated their farm safety knowledge competing in the 2025 South Dakota Farmers Union Farm Safety Quiz Bowl during the South Dakota State FFA Convention held on the campus of South Dakota State University April 4. FFA teams from Brandon Valley, Canton, Howard and Wessington Springs qualified […]
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