Articles tagged under: competition
Redfield Students Win Poultry Event
Published April 25, 2024
A team of four Redfield, South Dakota students have won the poultry event for this year's South Dakota FFA Convention. For Elden Blume, Evan Jaton, Benson Beckler, and Kevin Weller, the announcement that their team won culminated three year's worth…Promoting Competition
Published December 22, 2023
USDA has submitted rule changes to the Packers and Stockyards Act to the Office of Management and Budget for review. In addition, the Federal Trade Commission and Justice Department issued new merger guidance with additional scrutiny for new business mergers.…NDFU Takes Its Message to DC
Published September 17, 2023
The timing of the National Farmers Union Fly-in coincided with a chaotic time in the Capitol City. The farm bill expires at the end of the month and a government shutdown is on the table. Regarding the farm bill, North…Competition, Not Consolidation
Published July 14, 2023
The White House and USDA met with representatives of 16 food and agriculture organizations Thursday to discuss the need for more competition in agricultural markets. According to a White House summary, the Administration said consolidation can reduce the options for…Biden Emphasizes the Importance of Competition
Published January 11, 2022
During the Farm Bureau convention in Atlanta, President Joe Biden delivered a video greeting. During those comments, Biden said farmers deserve affordable seed and crop inputs, a fair price for their livestock and the right and ability to repair the…SD Couple Places in Top Ten of Excellence in Ag Competition
Published January 25, 2020
Nick and Bekah Ihnen of Tulare, South Dakota were among the top ten finalists in the Young Farmers and Ranchers Excellence in Agriculture contest at the national Farm Bureau convention. The competition is an opportunity for young agriculturalists to share…