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Categories:S.D. Farmers Union Recognizes Legislators Kadyn Wittman & Michael Rohl for Service to Agriculture
By Lura Roti Legislators Kadyn Wittman and Michael Rohl were recognized by South Dakota’s largest agriculture organization for their service to the state’s No. 1 industry during South Dakota Farmers Union Day at the Capitol, March 5. “Policy put in place by our legislators impacts the lives of South Dakota’s family farmers and ranchers. It […]
Read MoreCollege Students Learn About Cooperative Business Model During Farmers Union Conference
By Lura Roti Fourth-generation farmer, Aaron Veldhuizen believes it is important for farmers to have an in-depth understanding of cooperatives. “Agriculture thrives in many cases because of cooperatives, said Veldhuizen, who grew up on a cattle and crop farm. “Cooperatives gives farmers bargaining power when purchasing inputs. And by working together, collectively, they can also […]
Read MoreIncreasing Demand For Ethanol: Ships, Planes, Trains–Have We Forgotten About the Automobile?
Doug Durante, Clean Fuels Development Coalition There is an old saying usually attributed to politicians that isn’t exactly the king’s English, but the message is clear: “Dance With the One That Brung Ya” – meaning stay with what got you there. In the case of ethanol, the one that “brung ya” is as motor fuel […]
Read MoreGet to Know Harley Mollman of the Jenn Wickstorm Agency
News travels fast in a small town … especially when you’re a volunteer firefighter and an insurance agent “This summer more than 10,000 acres burned in our area. There were many times when I knew the fire was on land of one of our insured, I would call into the office and let Jenn know […]
Read MoreRural Youth Put on Bull Sale
by Lura Roti for South Dakota Farmers Union At 6 p.m. on March 22, 2025 four young men from Winner, South Dakota, will host the second annual 3R Cattle Co. & Milliron Angus Bull Sale at the Winner Livestock Auction. “Many think you have to be an adult before you do something like this. But […]
Read MoreLeadership Blossoms on State Winning FFA Floriculture Team
by Lura Roti Holding some zinnias, Anna Arhart thoughtfully adds a few statice and bells of Ireland. A smile spreads across her face. The bouquet is complete. “I love the design aspect of floriculture,” explained Arhart, a member of the state winning FFA floriculture team. “You can let your imagination run wild and have fun. […]
Read More2025 Young Producers Conference Focused on Transition Planning and Connections
By Lura Roti At 23, Adam Wollschlager works three part-time jobs. The Lake Area Technical College graduate helps out on his family’s diversified crop and cattle farm near Revillo. He works for area farmers helping them with planting and harvest. He also works part-time as an applicator and truck driver for LaBolt Farmers Grain. As […]
Read MoreSDSU Graduate Student Receives Farmers Union Scholarship
By Lura Roti A pheasant hunting trip with his dad introduced Clay Schoen to South Dakota and its agricultural landscape. “The incredible scale of the agricultural industry in South Dakota brings about a culture that is unlike anywhere else in the world. Immediately I knew that this is where I wanted to move to start […]
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