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Wetlands Determination Reform Proposed

Published October 2, 2020

South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds has introduced legislation to reform the Natural Resources Conservation Service. North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer supports this measure, saying it will make positive changes to the wetland determination process. "This is common sense. This bill…

No Compromise Reached Yet on Phase Four Package

Published August 2, 2020

Negotiations continue on a phase four economic stimulus package, but the the Administration, Senate and House have been unable to find a compromise. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds said all parties understand the significance of the timing for this legislation.…

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Former Rounds Staffer Goes to Rural Health Association

Published June 30, 2020

The National Rural Health Association has named Josh Jorgensen as its government affairs manager. Previously, Jorgensen was a legislative aide for South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds.

Senators Ask USDA for Producer Indemnity Support

Published May 11, 2020

A bipartisan group of senators are asking the USDA to help pork producers forced to depopulate herds in the COVID-19 pandemic. In a letter, the lawmakers request indemnity funds for the immediate crisis. Pork producers typically send more than two…

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Rounds: Executive Order Helps Food Supply Chain

Published April 29, 2020

South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds is pleased with the decision to reopen meat processing plants. "We've got producers who have had to euthanize livestock. We have about 35 percent of our pork processing capabilities in an idle position and 25…

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USDA Asked to Help Cattle Producers

Published March 23, 2020

Lawmakers are asking USDA to help cattle producers as the industry experiences a decline in commodity prices. One option being considered is a bill directing Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue to use Commodity Credit Corporation funds to offset the losses cattle…

Brazil Beef Ban Lifted, Lawmakers Concerned

Published March 2, 2020

A bipartisan group of senators is upset with USDA’s decision to lift the ban on Brazilian beef imports. In a letter to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, the lawmakers voiced concern over public health and animal health issues. The individuals signing…

Trump Meets with Rounds and Grassley on RFS

Published November 21, 2019

On Tuesday, South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds and Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley met again with President Trump to discuss ethanol and the Renewable Fuel Standard. In the meeting, Rounds says President Trump called EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler and put him…

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Pollinator Bill Introduced in Senate

Published November 21, 2019

A bipartisan group of lawmakers, including South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds, have introduced legislation to create pollinator-friendly habitats on state roads and highways. The so-called Monarch and Pollinator Highway Act of 2019 would create a federal grant program to help…

SD Senators Pave the Way for Beef Integrity Act

Published October 31, 2019

South Dakota Senators John Thune and Mike Rounds have introduced the U.S. Beef Integrity Act. The bill addresses the “Product of the USA” labeling, making sure the description is only placed on beef born, raised and slaughtered in the U.S.…

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Articles tagged under: Mike Rounds

Wetlands Determination Reform Proposed

No Compromise Reached Yet on Phase Four Package

Former Rounds Staffer Goes to Rural Health Association

Senators Ask USDA for Producer Indemnity Support

Rounds: Executive Order Helps Food Supply Chain

USDA Asked to Help Cattle Producers

Brazil Beef Ban Lifted, Lawmakers Concerned

Trump Meets with Rounds and Grassley on RFS

Pollinator Bill Introduced in Senate

SD Senators Pave the Way for Beef Integrity Act

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