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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…
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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…
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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…
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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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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…
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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…
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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…
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Seeking Solutions

Published August 19, 2021

South Dakota Farm Bureau President Scott VanderWal says cattle market transparency is a tough issue. The American Farm Bureau asked the Biden administration for an interim report from the Department of Justice. "We want to know whether if there's actual…
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SD Farm Bureau Optimistic About Ag Department Merger

Published March 29, 2021

On April 19, the South Dakota Department of Agriculture and the Department of Natural Resources will combine to form one department. The South Dakota Farm Bureau is supportive of the merger. "This streamlines saving money and tries to consolidate visits to farms and…
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