Articles tagged under: Scott VanderWal
AFBF Announces New Partnerships for Mental Health
Published January 22, 2024
American Farm Bureau Federation Vice President Scott VanderWal says the organization will focus on mental health in 2024. Farm Bureau has formed new partnerships to bring free mental health care to rural areas across the country. “Farming is so stressful…VanderWal Anticipates a Strong Farm Bill
Published August 15, 2023
American Farm Bureau Federation Vice President Scott VanderWal talked with Red River Farm Network at Dakotafest in Mitchell, South Dakota. The farm bill continues to be the number one priority for the organization. “The security of our ag industry becomes…No Frivolous Claims
Published March 17, 2023
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem signed into law HB 1090, which would protect state farms from claims that can delay development and increase costs for producers. Noem said this bill creates more certainty for the future. "One out of every…Farm Bureau Delegates Complete Policy Book
Published January 12, 2023
American Farm Bureau Federation Vice President Scott VanderWal oversaw the resolution process at the group's annual convention. "Our delegates voted to modernize the Farm Bill by expanding baseline funding and developing more flexible disaster relief programs. They also voted for…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…Crop Insurance Leads the Way in Farm Bill Priorities
Published August 22, 2022
South Dakota's congressional delegation participated in a farm bill discussion at Dakotafest. At the event, South Dakota Farm Bureau President Scott VanderWal said crop insurance is a top priority. "It's very important to our risk management programs and crucial to…Duvall, VanderWal Reelected
Published January 12, 2022
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall and Vice President Scott VanderWal were reelected to another two-year term. VanderWal, is president of the South Dakota Farm Bureau. Minnesota Farm Bureau President Dan Glessing was elected to serve on the AFBF…Cattle Industry Issues Will Get Attention at AFBF Meeting
Published December 16, 2021
Farm Bureau presidents met this past week in Washington D.C., discussing resolutions ahead of the American Farm Bureau Convention. AFBF Vice-President Scott VanderWal says the cattle markets continue to be a tough issue. "Some people think we need to do…EPA Seeks Common Ground on New WOTUS
Published November 23, 2021
In Bismarck last Monday afternoon, EPA Assistant Administrator of Water Radhika Fox and Army Corps of Engineers Acting Assistant Secretary for Civil Works Jaime Pinkham took input on the Waters of the United States rule. American Farm Bureau Federation Vice…