Articles tagged under: John Thune

Livestock Regulation Act Introduced

Published March 30, 2023

South Dakota Senator John Thune and Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema have reintroduced a bill that would prevent the EPA from issuing livestock emission permits. The Livestock Regulatory Protection Act would amend the Clean Air Act to prevent EPA from issuing…
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Thune Criticizes Biden Trade Agenda

Published March 24, 2023

South Dakota Senator John Thune went to the floor Thursday and challenged the administration’s trade policy. "Trade has been a very low priority on the President's list throughout the first two years of his administration," said Thune. "To name just…
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Thune Wants U.S.-UK Trade Deal

Published March 3, 2023

South Dakota Senator John Thune is calling on the Biden Administration to initiate a trade agreement with the United Kingdom. In addition to opening new markets for U.S. agriculture, Thune says this effort would strengthen the economic relationship and strategic…
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Reference Price Increase Dependent on Financial Resources

Published February 1, 2023

Budget resources are expected to be limited going into the farm bill debate. At the same time, the economics have changed in farming and ranching. South Dakota Senator John Thune said agriculture is asking for an increase in reference prices.…
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Farm Bill Priorities

Published January 7, 2023

South Dakota Senator John Thune is focused on expanding market access in the farm bill debate. Conservation, the commodity title and crop insurance are also part of the conversation. "Making sure crop insurance is strong has been the cornerstone of…
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‘A Recipe for Disaster’

Published January 2, 2023

The Biden Administration wrapped up 2022 by redefining the Waters of the United States rule. North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer said the Biden Administration has gone too far. "When (EPA) Administrator Regan and (Army Corps of Engineers) Assistant Administrator Fox…
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Trade Officials Await Full Senate Confirmation

Published October 12, 2022

Two key U.S. trade officials still need to be confirmed: the nominee for Chief Ag Negotiator Doug McKalip and the nominee for USDA Under Secretary Alexis Taylor. South Dakota Senator John Thune says the full Senate confirmation votes are expected…
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Bill Introduced to Improve Livestock Disaster Improvement Act

Published October 6, 2022

South Dakota Senator John Thune introduced the Livestock Disaster Assistance Improvement Act. The Bipartisan legislation would improve the effectiveness of multiple programs that assist farmers and ranchers after adverse weather events. The legislation would also provide USDA with direction on…
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Preventing Regulatory Overreach

Published September 9, 2022

The Senate held a hearing this week to consider the Livestock Regulatory Protection Act of 2021. South Dakota Senator John Thune says this bill would prevent regulatory overreach into the livestock sector. "Regulating animal emissions would negatively impact the livestock…
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