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Categories:White House Invites South Dakota Rancher & Two Farmers to Give Input
By Lura Roti It’s harvest in South Dakota and De Smet farmer Rob Lee is behind getting soybeans out of the field because he accepted an invitation to the White House. “It was the worst timing, but when you have the opportunity to sit in a room and meet with the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture […]
Read MoreFarmers Union Enterprise Leadership Program Prepares Young Leaders to Visit About Ag Policy
Late August, in a Buffalo café surrounded by friends and neighbors, Harding County ranchers, Kaeloni and Jason Latham helped restart the Harding County Farmers Union. Although they lead full lives – the couple has three young sons and they both work full time – Jason ranches with his dad, Darwin, and Kaeloni is the office […]
Read MoreSo Much for the End of The Cold War
By Doug Durante, Clean Fuels Development Coalition Do we laugh or cry when we hear the president of the American Petroleum Institute (API) say the “Cold War” between ethanol and oil is over as the two industries are “uniting” to fight EVs? Having a common foe is not “uniting.” Ethanol can make up for failures […]
Read MoreGet to Know the Collin Palmer Agency, Bison
by Lura Roti Growing up the family joke was that Collin Palmer would become an insurance agent. “I grew up on my grandpa’s ranch and Grandpa always said I should sell insurance so I would have enough time to ride horses and rodeo,” shared Palmer, a rodeo athlete and the new Farmers Union Insurance Agent […]
Read More$15,000 in Scholarships to be Awarded to Students who Advocate for Ag – Sign Up To Compete by Oct. 6
If you are a student passionate about agriculture and eager to advocate, South Dakota Farmers Union Farming for the Future Scholarship is an opportunity to compete for cash for college. Scholarship funds of $15,000 will be awarded. All majors and students who are high school seniors and beyond are welcome to apply. Deadline to enter […]
Read MoreDepartment of Justice Gives Update to Cattle Producers During Farmers Union Fly-In
By Lura Roti The Department of Justice is committed to seeking justice for American livestock producers. “If we are not fighting to protect our family farmers, what are we doing,” asked Department of Justice Assistant Attorney General for Antitrust, Jonathan Kanter when he met with family farmers and ranchers on Capitol Hill to give them […]
Read MoreFarmers and Ranchers Urge D.C. Policymakers to Pass a Farm Bill
By Lura Roti Pass a Farm Bill. This is the message several South Dakota family farmers and ranchers delivered to D.C. policymakers during the 2024 National Farmers Union Fly-In, September 9-11. “A Farm Bill ensures the stability of farming and ranching,” explained Ryan Urban, a fourth-generation Pukwana crop and cattle producer. “It is scary the […]
Read MoreBoots on the Ground – South Dakota Farmers & Ranchers in D.C. to Advocate for Ag Policy
Many South Dakota farmers and ranchers took time away from their crops and livestock to advocate for agriculture policy during the 2024 National Farmers Union D.C. Fly-In September 9-11. “Our family farmers and ranchers need strong up to date agriculture policy to support the important work we do each day on our farms and ranches,” […]
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