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Categories:South Dakota Farmers Meet with Surface Transportation Board to Discuss Rail Issues
HURON, S.D. – Maintaining strong communication between the Surface Transportation Board (STB) and farmers was the purpose of a meeting between STB board and South Dakota farmers held in D.C. September 12. “This is the beginning of what we see as a series of conversations with STB members to ensure that history does not repeat itself,” […]
Read MorePatriots, Raise Your Voices & Fight for American Agriculture
North Dakota Senator, Heidi Heitkamp called upon family farmers and ranchers to demand action beyond the market trade adjustment, when it comes to resolving the trade war. “I want all patriots to raise your voices and fight for American agriculture. Stand up. Enough is enough. We have been patient long enough and demand resolution. We […]
Read MoreSouth Dakota Farmers & Ranchers in DC to Share Their Story & Challenge Congressional Leaders to Support American Agriculture
More than 30 South Dakota family farmers, ranchers and their supporters traveled to Washington, D.C. this week (September 12-14) to meet with Congressional leadership to share their stories and how the current market economy is challenging the work they do to feed and fuel families across this nation and the world. These South Dakota Farmers […]
Read MoreFarmers Paychecks Cut
By Doug Sombke, SDFU President & fourth generation farmerSeptember 6 the USDA released a report indicating farm income is expected to decrease another $9.8 billion, or 13 percent, in 2018.OK, this does not come as a surprise.Commodity markets remain low.We’re in the midst of a Trade War – undermining years of relationship building and creating […]
Read MoreProduct of the U.S.A: Why Does the USDA Allow False Advertising for Meat?
When I buy steak or burger, I always look for the Product of the U.S.A label. So, I’m buying U.S. beef right? Well, in truth, the Product of the U.S.A. label doesn’t mean much.Meat from foreign countries, like Mexico, Argentina and Canada, inspected by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) can carry this label. Which […]
Read MoreSock It To ‘Em: SDSGA Introduces Bikers to Wool
SD Sheep Growers Association Introduces Bikers to Lamb and Woo lThe population of the South Dakota’s Black Hills swells considerably each year during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, which provided the perfect opportunity for area ranchers to introduce bikers to American lamb and wool.The South Dakota Sheep Growers Association did just that on August 8th, offering […]
Read MoreFarm Bill, Trade & South Dakota Ag Economy Focus of State Fair Panel Discussion
The 2018 farm bill was the focus of South Dakota Farmers Union Panel discussion held September 1, 2018 during Farmers Union Day at the South Dakota State Fair. “South Dakota’s family farmers and ranchers face tough economic times due to a trade war creating unstable markets – during a time when prices for our commodities […]
Read MoreFarmers Share Lunch Educates More than 1,000 Consumers
Board member and Colome farmer, Joel Keierleber says the meal is an effective way to share the challenges and garner support. “When consumers buy a pound of burger at the store and pay $5, they think I’m making $5 a pound for the cattle I raise. This simply isn’t the case,” Keierleber says. “Consumers really […]
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