News Releases

S.D. Farmers Union President Calls on Leadership to Look into Price Fixing

After Friday the 13th saw a dramatic drop in cattle prices at Ft. Pierre Livestock Market, South Dakota Farmers Union President, Doug Sombke called on Leadership to investigate the possibility of price fixing among the nation’s four meat packers. “I’m asking you on behalf of all our cattle producers in South Dakota whom you represent, […]

Empower Farmers to Solve Farm Issues During Tough Times

Op Ed by Doug Sombke, SDFU President I don’t know about you, but I don’t like taking problems to political leaders and agency officials unless I have a solution in mind. I guess it’s the farmer in me. So, when I look at the current state of agriculture, and the many challenges facing family farmers […]

Brown County Farmer Receives National Award

Aberdeen crop and cattle farmer, Jeff Kippley was recognized by National Farmers Union during the 2020 National Convention with the Bruce Miller Award for his active involvement in state and national Farmers Union events as well as his community. “This award recognizes individuals who demonstrate the mission and vision of Famers Union. Through his active […]

SD Farmers Union President Named National Treasurer

Representing more than 18,000 family farmers and ranchers throughout South Dakota in his role as SD Farmers Union President, Doug Sombke was re-elected to serve as Treasurer of the national organization’s executive board during the 118th NFU Convention, held in Savannah, Georgia March 1-3, 2020. “My first priority is serving South Dakota Farmers Union members. […]

SDFU Delegates Represent South Dakota Policy

South Dakotans Meet with U.S. Sec. of Agriculture During National Farmers Union Convention

Acknowledging the challenges facing American agriculture, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue says he remains bullish for the future of agriculture when he addressed Farmers Union members during the organization’s National Convention held in Savannah March 1-3. “People need you. People need us. People need American agriculture,” Perdue said. Among the many family farmers and […]

S.D. Farmers Union Appreciates Senators’ Response to Lifting Brazilian Beef Ban

South Dakota Farmers Union (SDFU) appreciates the efforts made by 15 U.S. Senators, including Thune and Rounds, to hold the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Inspection Service (USDA-FSIS) accountable. In a February 28 letter, Senators expressed concerns over the USDA-FSIS February 20 decision to lift the U.S. ban on Brazilian raw beef imports, noting public […]

SD Farmers Union Celebrates FFA Week