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National Farm Organization Re-Elects Aberdeen Farmer to Serve as Vice President
By Lura Roti Family farmers and ranchers re-elected Aberdeen farmer, Jeff Kippley, to serve as the National Farmers Union Vice President today, March 8, 2026, during its national convention held in New Orleans, Louisiana. “As a fourth-generation farmer, it is an honor to represent and fight for policy on behalf of family farmers and ranchers […]
South Dakota Farmers & Ranchers Set National Policy During 2026 National Farmers Union Convention
Family farmers and ranchers from across South Dakota are in New Orleans, Louisiana for the 2026 National Farmers Union Convention held March 7-9. “As a grassroots organization, it is important for South Dakota’s farmers and ranchers to help establish policy that works to support and protect family farmers and ranchers in our state and in […]
Legislative Day 2026: Farmers Union Recognizes Senator Sydney Davis and Representative Tim Goodwin for Service to Agriculture
By Lura Roti The state’s largest agriculture organization recognized Senator Sydney Davis and Representative Tim Goodwin today, March 3, 2026, with the Service to Agriculture Award during South Dakota Farmers Union’s annual Legislative Day. “Family farmers and ranchers need strong advocates willing to be a loud voice for the needs of our state’s largest industry,” said Doug […]
Can Ford’s U-Turn on EVs Open the Road for Ethanol?
Doug Durante, Executive Director, Clean Fuels Development Coalition $19 billion down the drain. Ford finally read the writing on the wall and said they are totally reversing course when it comes to EVs. But wait, it gets worse – when you add previous losses that were written off, some estimates put the total closer to […]
Farmers Union Launches Collegiate Clubs
Abby Kolousek grew up in Farmers Union. She attended camps and a D.C. Fly-In with her parents Scott and Amber. When she learned there was an opportunity to continue her involvement at the collegiate level, she was eager to engage. “I saw this strong sense of community through Farmers Union. The members support each other. […]
FFA Advisers Do More than Teach…They Inspire
Each year hundreds of South Dakota students learn about agriculture and are inspired to lead and serve by the efforts of their agriculture education teachers/FFA advisers. During FFA Week 2026, (Feb. 21-28) South Dakota Farmers Union would like to thank these men and woman for their positive impact on the next generation. Cayla Graves, Platte-Geddes […]
SDSU Veterinary Student Receives Graduate Scholarship
by Lura Roti Helping her grandpa, Randy Willmott, feed and care for bottle calves on the family’s Brookings County farm led Tara Feucht to veterinary medicine. Feucht is the recipient of the Travelers Motor Club $2,500 Graduate School Scholarship provided through the South Dakota Farmers Union Foundation. “I would help Grandpa mix the formula, fill […]
Young Ag Producers Gain Resources & Information While Expanding Network During Tri-State Conference
By Lura Roti Redfield crop and cattle producer Alan Masat spent most of Monday afternoon in a meeting with his agriculture loan officer. The 2 p.m. meeting came just two days after the 27-year-old farmer attended a weekend workshop where a financial expert outlined ways ag producers can make their debt work for them. “The […]