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By Lura Roti for SDFU Standing before members carrying a homeplate, S.D. Farmers Union President Doug Sombke explained that before he was passionate about his family and farming, he was passionate about baseball. “Baseball has been a part of my life since I was young. I’ve learned a lot from the sport,” explains the fourth-generation […]
Read MoreS.D. Farmers Union President Says USMCA Does Nothing for South Dakota Family Farmers & Ranchers
The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) released earlier this week does not improve market conditions for South Dakota’s family famers and ranchers who are struggling, says S.D. Farmers Union President, Doug Sombke. “South Dakota’s farmers and ranchers are no better off with the USMCA than they were before. Leaders had opportunities to make additions to this trade […]
Read MoreDedicated to Serving South Dakota Agriculture
Four South Dakota farmers were elected to serve S.D. Farmers Union (SDFU) members during the organization’s 2019 State Convention held in Aberdeen December 10-11. Conde farmer, Doug Sombke was re-elected to serve as SDFU President and Lake Preston farmer, Wayne Soren was re-elected to serve as SDFU Vice President. Wessington Springs farmer, Scott Kolousek was […]
Read MoreTom Daschle Named 2019 Ag Ambassador
Today, one of the state’s largest agriculture organizations, South Dakota Farmers Union (SDFU) recognized Senator Tom Daschle for his dedication to South Dakota agriculture with the 2019 Ag Ambassador Award, during the organization’s 104th State Convention held in Aberdeen Dec. 10-11. “Senator Daschle is a longtime friend to South Dakota’s family farmers and ranchers. For […]
Read MoreJohn & Margaret Sumption Recognized with Star of Education Award
Brown County Farmers, John and Margaret Sumption were recognized December 10 recognized for their support of rural youth and education with the Star of Education Award by South Dakota Farmers Union (SDFU) during the organization’s state convention held in Aberdeen December 10-11. “Through their time, financial gifts and leadership, John and Margaret have been instrumental […]
Read MoreIndustrial Hemp Seed Sales Manager Shares Growing Tips with South Dakota Farmers
In 2019, Horizon Hemp Seeds Sales and Marketing Manager Derrick Dohmann and his team closely monitored their first crop of industrial hemp seed. During the 2019 South Dakota Farmers Union (SDFU) State Convention held in Aberdeen, Dec. 10-11, farmers and ranchers from across the state were able to glean valuable growing tips from what Dohmann […]
Read MoreWho Do You Call When A Farmer Needs Help? Farmer’s Stress Hotline
By Lura Roti, for SDFU Standing before a crowd of farmers and ranchers attending the South Dakota Farmers Union (SDFU) State Convention, Karl Oehlke made a simple request. “Stand up, find a partner, turn and look them in the eye.” Once SDFU members responded. Oehlke, shared a shocking statistic. “There’s a good chance, one of […]
Read MoreSouth Dakota Teens Honored with 2019 Torchbearer Award
South Dakota Farmers Union honored a group of devoted youth for their commitment to community, involvement and leadership development at the 2019 S.D. Farmers Union State Convention held in Aberdeen Dec. 10-11. The Torchbearer Award is the highest achievement in the S.D. Farmers Union Education Program. To receive the award, a camper must complete five […]
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