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Categories:Harvest Lunches Are Good for the Soul
As the old saying goes, the way to a “farmer’s heart is through their belly.” (OK, a little different than the original, but you get the point.)Making sure producers feel appreciated is the goal of South Dakota Farmers Union annual harvest lunch program, it’s one way we can say ‘thank you’ to South Dakota family […]
Read MoreGrowing Season 2018: What South Dakota Farmers Have to Say
Craig Schaunaman echoes Sestak’s comments. “I put a quote on my fridge for my kids, ‘Your day starts with your attitude,’” says the fourth-generation Aberdeen crop producer. “In times like this, it’s challenging to be positive, but you gotta do it. You also have to be a realist and realistic about what is going on […]
Read MoreSDFU Applauds Decision to Provide Regulatory Relief to Higher Ethanol Blends: Officials call it an important first step
South Dakota Farmers Union (SDFU) called October 9, announcement by the Trump Administration to open the market to higher volumes of high octane, low carbon and low-cost ethanol an important a win for farmers, consumers and the environment. The decision to apply existing standards to these higher blends that lower vapor pressure is long overdue, […]
Read MoreCooperatives Remain Relevant to South Dakotans
By Doug Sombke, President SDFU, October 9, 2018Supporting the cooperative mission by providing policy support as well as cooperative education to rural youth has been a large focus of South Dakota Farmers Union for more than a century.It continues today because cooperatives remain relevant to South Dakota’s rural communities, farmers and ranchers, serving as a […]
Read MoreCooperative Model Relevant Today
In light of Cooperative Month, SD Farmers Union decided to check in and see how things are going for Agtegra, since the February 2018 unification of two legacy-rich, farmer-owned cooperatives – South Dakota Wheat Growers and North Central Farmers Elevator.The cooperative model is proving itself during these tough times in agriculture, says Board President Hal […]
Read MoreSD Farmers Union President Responds to United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement
HURON, S.D. – When the news of the new trade deal with Canada and Mexico reached Doug Sombke, President of South Dakota Farmers Union, he was both relieved and saddened. “I am happy it is wrapped up, but disappointed there is nothing in the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement for family farmers and ranchers. We were expecting, […]
Read MoreSouth Dakota Farmers Union Celebrates the Richter Ranch Family
By Lura Roti for SD Farmers Union Neal Richter began helping his dad move cattle on the family’s ranch near Enning when he was about 8. “That was a bad idea because I was hooked,” jokes Neal, 36, a fourth-generation cattle rancher. “He always wanted to be on the ranch,” explains his dad, Dick, 72. […]
Read MoreAn Empty Chair is Difficult to Visit With
By Doug Sombke, SDFU President, September 27, 2018When I saw Representative Noem represented by an empty chair during the South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations Candidate Forum last Friday, it didn’t surprise me.In my experience, Kristi Noem does not show up.Let me explain.Agriculture is our state’s number one industry, and yet, when she held a […]
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