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Post by: Doug Sombke, SDFU President & Conde farmer Just this morning a local banker stopped by to visit about the impact tariffs, on top of the already low markets, are having on his clients. What he shared with me, lines up with the impacts on our family’s farm as well as what I have […]
Read MoreSouth Dakota Farmers Union Recognizes Farm Safety Year-Round
HURON, S.D. – In recognition of National Farm Safety & Health Week South Dakota Farmers Union Farm Safety trailer will be making stops at area schools to provide hands-on farm safety education. “Agriculture remains one of the deadliest U.S. occupations, with fatality rates higher than mining and construction. This is the reason farm safety education […]
Read MoreFly-In is Good First Step South Dakota Farmer Says
Schaunaman shared his concern with a congressional staff member from Florida. “We are just starting to harvest and there is already a little carryover from 2017, so when this glut of soybeans hits elevators and has nowhere to go, it will be a mess if we don’t get change on this trade deal,” Schaunaman […]
Read MoreSouth 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 […]
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