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Categories:The Rural Lobbyist: Animal Lab funding up for discussion with SB 162.
February 10, 2017 – By #South Dakota Farmer Union Each year there are a few issues that headline the legislative session. Without question, how we fund the Animal Disease Research and Diagnostic Lab (ADRDL) will be one of those headlines. At the present there is still roughly $58 million yet to be funded to complete the ADRDL […]
Read MoreThe Rural Lobbyist: SDFU only group to support the repeal/redirection of farm machinery tax increase
Over the past two years we have witnessed two of the largest tax increases in our states history. The first in 2015 looked to improve our eroding infrastructure. The second gave our teachers a much needed pay raise. The problem? While both issues were certainly worthy causes, the fee and tax increases came largely off […]
Read MoreTaylor Aubrey Receives S.D. Farmers Union Foundation Graduate Scholarship
Her passion for being around livestock and the people who depend upon them for their livelihood is what attracted Taylor Aubrey to pursue a master’s degree focused on dairy production. “I enjoy working with producers and the close connection to our food system,” explains the South Dakota State University graduate student and the 2017 recipient of […]
Read MoreThe Rural Lobbyist: CALL TO ACTION! COOL BILL WILL BE HEARD FEB. 15TH
February 9, 2017 – By #South Dakota Farmer UnionTHIS IS A CALL TO ACTION! Senate Bill 135, a bill to create stronger Country of Origin Labeling standards in South Dakota, will be heard in Senate State Affairs on Wednesday, February 15 at 10:00 AM. We need all members and concerned citizens to show up and show their support for […]
Read MoreThe Rural Lobbyist: The importance of SDFU Legislative Day.
February 3, 2017 – By #South Dakota Farmer UnionMonday is a big day at the Capitol as Farmers Union members arrive for South Dakota Farmers Union Legislative Day. It’s a great day for members because they have the opportunity to meet with their legislators to discuss the issues near and dear to them. Most importantly, the legislators truly […]
Read MoreThe Rural Lobbyist: Senate Bill 66 is proof the system can work.
February 3, 2017 – By #South Dakota Farmer UnionEmotions and tensions ran high this week as the Senate discussed HB 1069, an act to repeal Initiated Measure 22. It reminded us that politics can get ugly from time to time. However, Thursday’s Senate Ag and Natural Resources committee hearing reminded us that politics can also be a vehicle […]
Read MoreThe Rural Lobbyist: SDFU lone ag group to testify in favor of rural broadband bill.
February 3, 2017 – By #South Dakota Farmer UnionRural broadband is an issue for many Farmers Union families. As advancements in ag technology move at a rapid pace, some farms only fall further behind without access to rural broadband. That’s why Farmers Union was happy and eager to support Senate Bill 71. During testimony on SB 71, proponents […]
Read MoreThe Rural Lobbyist: Senate Bill 67 tabled, but threat still remains.
February 3, 2017 – By #South Dakota Farmer UnionA lot can happen to a bill during the 35-40 days of legislative session. It can be amended, passed, deferred, defeated, hoghoused, smoked out, and as we saw with Senate Bill 67, tabled. Senate Bill 67 is a bill ripe with problems as it increases the number of signatures necessary […]
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