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COOL is the reason Gregory cattleman Brett Kenzy joined S.D. Farmers Union (SDFU). “SDFU is a strong supporter of COOL (Coutry of Origin Labeling). They traveled to D.C. twice in one year to lobby on behalf of COOL. This says a lot about their strong efforts,” explains Kenzy, who serves as Region 3 Director for […]
Read MoreColumnist John Phipps Shares Tough Love with Convention-Goers
For 25 years, John Phipps has been adding humor and insights to the culture of American agriculture. Humor, however, was not part of his talk during the 2019 South Dakota Farmers Union State Convention held Dec. 10-11 in Aberdeen. Instead, Phipps focused on the unpredicted changes impacting today’s farmers and ranchers. “The future we thought […]
Read MoreExperts Share Weather Outlook & Science Behind Forecasting with SDFU Members
By Lura Roti for SDFU As a child, Franklin Olson’s grandma told him the way to tell if it’s going to be a wet year is to look at the Big Dipper. “If the Dipper sits on its handle, then it’s not going to rain. If the Dipper is pouring out, then it will rain,” […]
Read MoreUnited in Tough Times 2019 State Convention
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 […]
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