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Categories:SDFU Celebrates Colome Farm Family
by Lura Roti for S.D. Farmers Union According to Joel Keierleber, flexibility is the key to success on his and Audrey’s Colome farm. “I am flexible and do what looks to be the most profitable way to use our farm ground,” explains the third-generation South Dakota farmer, of the strategy that has kept his farm […]
Read MoreBeyond A Reasonable Doubt – Ethanol is THE Safe Option
Clean tailpipe emissions can be achieved with biofuels – like ethanol, specifically, E30. Research shows that E30 can be used in non-flex and flex fuel vehicles alike. To put science into practice, Glacial Lakes Energy, an ethanol cooperative in Watertown, South Dakota, launched a campaign founded on education and economics. In return for every gallon […]
Read MoreStrengthening Agriculture With the E30 Challenge
“Ultimately we want to change consumer preference and behavior. We want folks to be comfortable filling up whatever vehicle with E30 and driving away and not even thinking about it,” explains Seurer, who hopes other Midwestern communities will duplicate this challenge and see the positive results for themselves. Seurer’s message resonated with convention-goer and longtime […]
Read MoreS.D. Farmers Union Recognizes Cheryl Dethlefsen, Aurora County With Minnie Lovinger Award
One-year-old grandson Carter Schnabel climbs onto Cheryl Dethlefsen’s lap just minutes after the Aurora County Farmers Union Education Director received the 2018 Minnie Lovinger Award for her years of dedicated service to the grassroots organization’s educational programming. “I enjoy helping kids learn things about animals, farming and cooperatives,” explains Dethlefsen on why she dedicates time […]
Read MoreSouth Dakota Farmers Union Recognizes Youth Through Scholarships
During the 2018 South Dakota Farmers Union State Convention in Pierre, held Nov. 29-30, three college-bound youth were awarded scholarships. SDFU annually gives recognition to young people who commit to a South Dakota college, university, or technical institute, and whose parents are current members of the Union. Rachael Haigh-Blume, South Dakota Farmers Union Education Director, […]
Read MoreSuicide Among Rural South Dakotans is a Serious Issue
Tell someone. Ask questions. With tough economic times and challenging weather, farmers and ranchers do not have control over many daily stressors. So, Bjornestad encouraged agriculture producers to make time for self-care. “Don’t isolate yourselves. Work to get more social interaction and peer support from other producers who understand,” she says. Some symptoms Bjornestad said […]
Read MoreHave You Commented?
Commenting makes a difference says Jess Peterson, U.S. Cattlemen’s Association Executive Vice President There’s a comment I often hear from friends when they asked why they are actively involved. “You cannot complain if you aren’t willing to do something.” So, I’m asking … have you commented? USDA Labeling Comment Period Ends Dec. 26. I know […]
Read MoreWhy the E15 Whoopla? E30 Offers So Much More!
By Doug Sombke, SDFU President, November 20, 2018My ears still ring with all the whoopla surrounding the recent decision to lift EPA regulations banning the sale of E15 during summer months.This is a good first step, right? Well, I don’t mean to sound pessimistic, but, for all the excitement surrounding this decision, and many touting […]
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