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With Friends Like This… South Dakota Farmers Union President Doug Sombke discusses how the EPA’s proposed Renewable Enhancement and Growth Support rule would hurt both the ethanol and agriculture industries. This op-ed originally ran in the Ethanol Producer Magazine July 13, 2018 The news we get out of Washington these days lies somewhere between incredible […]
Read MoreHeat Safety Tips for the Farmer or Rancher
With temperatures beginning to reach their summer peak, it is important that we keep in mind best practices when working in the heat. Regardless of the temperature, chores on your farm and ranch still have to get done. Here are four tips to help keep you protected from the heat this summer: Stay hydrated Drink […]
Read MoreSummer Break: Keeping Children Safe on the Farm
Summer time is upon us and many kids are home, ready to spend their holiday on the family farm. While a farm is a great place to raise a child, a farm parent’s number one priority is always keeping their children safe while they do what they love. Keeping in mind certain small details that […]
Read MoreStaying Safe on the Farm: Severe Weather Tips
(Photo of calf shed destroyed by the June 16 tornado at Chris Johnsen’s farm 10 miles northeast of Miller.)Last week parts of South Dakota where hit hard by heavy rain fall, severe winds and even the touch down of two tornadoes in Hand County. This recent weather has been a reminder that the arrival of […]
Read MoreMedia Mergers and Net Neutrality: What does this mean for you?
This week marks historic developments in internet evolution. The Federal Communications Commission’s repeal of the Obama Administration’s net neutrality rules took effect Monday, almost six months after the vote to role it back. And on the heels of that repeal a federal judge ruled in favor of AT&T’s $85 billion acquisition of Time Warner.What exactly […]
Read MoreFarmers Harvest the Sun’s Energy & Save
How it works Because solar panels only weigh about 50 pounds each, the roof of farm buildings can easily handle the weight. Once installed, the solar panels work seamlessly with other electric sources to provide power. “When I turn on a machine or light switch, I can’t tell if the energy is from the panels […]
Read MoreThe Family who Rodeos Together … Hartford Family Shares Passion for Sport
“It’s the adrenaline rush – and the fact that I’ve always loved horses and being with horses, and the fact that us girls always looked out for each other,” she explains. “The other barrel racers and I are like family.” It was only natural that when Cathy started her own family with Dan, she introduced […]
Read MoreS.D. Farmers Union President Sends Letter to Pruitt Calling On EPA to Stop Efforts to Block Ethanol Blends
Doug Sombke, President of the South Dakota Farmers Union was joined by National Farmers Union President Roger Johnson today (June 11, 2018) in calling for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to abandon plans to finalize an Obama era rule that would cap ethanol blends at 15%. In a letter to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) […]
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