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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,” […]
Read MoreWessington Springs FFA Wins State Fair Farm Safety Quiz Bowl Championship
By Lura Roti for South Dakota Farmers Union Wessington Springs FFA members win the South Dakota Farmers Union State Fair Farm Safety Quiz Bowl championship today, August 31 during Farmers Union Day at the South Dakota State Fair. “These teens understand the dangers associated with farm and ranch work and how to stay safe – […]
Read MoreFarmers Feed 1,000 State Fair Fairgoers Lunch for .48 Cents
Fair food has a reputation for being fried and expensive. But today, Saturday, Aug. 31 during the South Dakota State Fair, fairgoers can buy lunch for only .48 cents – the share farmers and ranchers receive for the ingredients. “Farmer’s Share Lunch is an easy and tasty way to educate consumers about the profit challenges […]
Read MoreRanchers Weigh in on Farm Bill During National Farmers Union President Visit
By Lura Roti for South Dakota Farmers Union Tables were packed at a Buffalo restaurant where nearly 50 Harding County ranchers gathered August 26 to discuss pressing agriculture issues with the President of National Farmers Union, Rob Larew. “It was exciting to have the President of National Farmers Union out here in Harding County so […]
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