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SDFU Seeks Clarity on Diesel Decision

Published October 9, 2026

South Dakota Farmers Union is calling for a temporary reduction in state fuel taxes as high diesel prices continue to squeeze farmers during harvest. SDFU President Doug Somke says allowing red dyed diesel in highway vehicles does not necessarily eliminate…

Sombke Warns Agriculture Could Lose Another Generation

Published March 8, 2026

South Dakota Farmers Union President Doug Sombke is worried about the next generation of farmers. "We have a horrible opportunity that we could lose another generation of farmers with what we're facing." Sombke thinks finding new avenues for domestic products…

A Situation That Mirrors the 1980s

Published May 7, 2025

South Dakota Farmers Union President Doug Sombke was one of nearly 100 farmers on Capitol Hill this week seeking passage of a five-year farm bill. "We really haven't had a farm bill since 2013," said Sombke. "Yeah, we had one…

Sombke Sounds Alarm on Market Manipulation

Published March 9, 2025

At the National Farmers Union Convention, South Dakota Farmers Union President Doug Sombke shared concerns about trade policies, rising costs, and the uncertainty around the farm bill. He criticized the way markets are being handled, saying it benefits the wealthy…

Governor Signs Eminent Domain Bill

Published March 7, 2025

South Dakota House Bill 1052, aimed at protecting property rights in eminent domain cases related to carbon pipelines, has officially been signed into law by the governor. The bill, which passed the House with a veto-proof majority and cleared the…

Permanent Law is the Hammer

Published December 13, 2024

The farm bill extension is on a bumpy ride in Congress. South Dakota Farmers Union President Doug Sombke has been talking with the state congressional delegation. "It doesn't sound real positive but I do hope they are at least going to…

SDFU Convention: A Focus on Animal Agriculture

Published November 26, 2024

The South Dakota Farmers Union is hosting its annual convention December 11-12. President Doug Sombke expects animal agriculture to be heavily discussed at his year's meeting. "We'll have open remarks by Dr. Beth Thompson, the state veterinarian, mostly about the…

Loeffler Expected to Lead USDA

Published November 22, 2024

President-Elect Donald Trump is expected to name former Georgia Senator Kelly Loeffler as the next Secretary of Agriculture. "I think former Senator Kelly Loeffler is an exciting pick for a lot of reasons," said Tom Sell, Combest Sell and Associates.…

It’s All About the Kids

Published August 13, 2024

The new Ag Expo Center had its debut at the Brown County Fair in Aberdeen. South Dakota Farmer's Union believes this facility has helped educate the general public about farming. "It used to be that everybody had at least a…

DOJ Hires Lawyers in Midwest to Focus on Ag Anti-Trust Issues

Published June 25, 2024

The Department of Justice Antitrust Division is expanding its efforts to increase criminal enforcement within the ag sector. South Dakota Farmers Union President Doug Sombke sees this as an important step toward fair competition in the marketplace. Consolidation in the meatpacking…

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SDFU Seeks Clarity on Diesel Decision

Sombke Warns Agriculture Could Lose Another Generation

A Situation That Mirrors the 1980s

Sombke Sounds Alarm on Market Manipulation

Governor Signs Eminent Domain Bill

Permanent Law is the Hammer

SDFU Convention: A Focus on Animal Agriculture

Loeffler Expected to Lead USDA

It’s All About the Kids

DOJ Hires Lawyers in Midwest to Focus on Ag Anti-Trust Issues

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