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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 […]
Read MoreHoven FFA Chapter Named Quiz Bowl Champions During Team Up For Safety State Fair Competition
Hoven FFA Chapter won today’s S.D. Farmers Union Team Up For Safety Quiz Bowl held during the South Dakota State Fair in Huron. Team members include (left to right): Brady Keller, Chayce Rausch and Peter Rausch. Parker FFA Chapter competed in today’s S.D. Farmers Union Team Up For Safety Quiz Bowl held during the South […]
Read More2018 Rural Dakota Pride Honorees Recognized Today During South Dakota State Fair
Amy Hofer, Doland Like most working moms, daycare is essential. But in Doland, the closest daycare was 20 miles away. So, Amy Hofer, mother of two sons, 5 years and younger, decided to do something about it. She garnered community support and wrote a grant to the Governor’s House program for a building, which the […]
Read MoreA Heartwarming Bacon Day Story
As our South Dakota State Fair wraps up, I am thinking of all the youth who showed animals this year who will soon be selling them. An article from Columbus, Indiana recently ran in the local paper. Following is an excerpt, and a nice reminder of all the hard work that our 4-H and FFA […]
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