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Categories:Industrial Hemp Advocates Take Part in South Dakota Hemp Day
To show support for industrial hemp, South Dakota Farmers Union (SDFU) will join other supporters in Pierre for South Dakota Hemp Day, held October 7 from 3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. at the Ramkota Hotel ( 920 W Sioux Ave). “South Dakota farmers and our rural economy could benefit from this new crop and the […]
Read MoreDaschle, Sombke Call Pending SAFE Rule the Path to Higher Ethanol Volumes
Former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle joined with South Dakota Farmers Union President Doug Sombke in calling for the Trump Administration to use the pending fuel economy rule as a solution to the current ethanol and agriculture crisis. In a wide-ranging interview on a popular South Dakota Business Radio program, Sombke and Daschle stressed that […]
Read MoreS.D. Farmers Union Supports Cattle Producers Calling for COOL & Transparency in Price Reporting
South Dakota Farmers Union (SDFU) supports the Sept. 25, 2019 testimony of cattle producers who testified before the U.S Senate Ag Committee. “Across the United States, cattlemen and women are facing unprecedented challenges to their livelihood. As these threats rise, and cattle prices fall, more and more families have come to the realization that they […]
Read MoreFarm Safety is a Year-Round Focus for S.D. Farmers Union
South Dakota Farmers Union (SDFU) invests in farm safety year-round, because it has a direct impact on family farmers, ranchers and their communities, says Doug Sombke, SDFU President. “South Dakota’s rural communities are tight-knit. So, if someone is injured in a farm or ranch-related accident, it impacts not only their family, but the entire community. […]
Read MoreEthanol Advocate & Former South Dakota Sen. Tom Daschle Meets with Farmers Union Members in D.C.
It’s a critical time for the ethanol industry said former South Dakota Sen. Tom Daschle today when he met with more than 300 farmers, ranchers and agriculture supporters today in D.C. as part of the National Farmers Union Fly-In. “It’s a critical time, not only for agriculture, but for rural America,” said Daschle, calling hardship […]
Read MoreSouth Dakota Family Farmers & Ranchers Visit with USDA Officials in D.C.
More than 30 South Dakota farmers and ranchers met with U.S. Department of Agriculture officials in D.C. today as part of the 2019 National Farmers Union Annual Fly-In. “Due to the trade war and weather challenges, many of our state’s family farmers and ranchers will not see a profit this harvest. We are here to […]
Read MoreREAL Fosters Leadership, Looking for 2019 Participants
South Dakota Farmers Union Rural Economic and Leadership Development (REAL) fosters leadership among rural leaders, business owners and agricultural operators. In small towns and rural communities, leaders wear a lot of hats. They are not just running businesses and going to school events. They are sitting on boards, volunteering, fundraising and mentoring. REAL’s purpose is […]
Read More2019 S.D. Farmers Union Day at the State Fair Supports South Dakota Family Farmers & Ranchers & Rural Communities
Recognizing rural heroes, awarding more than $25,000 in scholarships, feeding more than 1,000 fairgoers and discussing industrial hemp with policy makers and much more – 2019 South Dakota Farmers Union Day at the State Fair, August 31, focused on supporting South Dakota’s family farmers, ranchers and rural communities. “We work all year to make this […]
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