Articles tagged under: Scott VanderWal
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…Changes Anticipated for Environmental Regulations
Published January 8, 2021
South Dakota Farm Bureau President Scott VanderWal says the new Biden Administration will likely take a different approach on environmental issues, including another whack at the Waters of the United States rule. "Another thing we started working on is changing…SDFB Members Focus on Solutions for Livestock Industry Challenges
Published November 23, 2020
Many small meat processing plants are backed up from anywhere to six months to one year. That’s because the facilities are inundated with people buying locally raised livestock from farmers and ranchers to be butchered. South Dakota Farm Bureau President…Trump Administration Officials Meet with AFBF Leaders
Published July 16, 2020
President Trump, Trade Representative Lighthizer and Agriculture Secretary Perdue addressed American Farm Bureau Federation Council of Presidents meeting on Wednesday. "President Trump talked about the successes they've had and the things the administration has done for agriculture including the Market…Farm Bureau Sets 2020 Policy Priorities
Published January 23, 2020
Delegates to the 101st American Farm Bureau Federation convention finalized policy priorities for the year ahead. AFBF Vice President Scott VanderWal, who farms at Volga, South Dakota, says the decisions made by members address important issues facing the American farmer.…Duvall and VanderWal Re-elected
Published January 22, 2020
Delegates re-elected American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall and Vice President Scott VanderWal for their third two-year term. VanderWal served as chair of the meeting on behalf of Duvall, who is grieving the loss of his wife, Bonnie.VanderWal Speaks to Phase One Trade Agreement with China
Published January 19, 2020
More than 200 people attended the phase one signing ceremony, with one of those being South Dakota Farm Bureau President Scott VanderWal. "The main impact on agriculture has to do with the $40 billion of ag products going to China.…Hemp and Livestock Development Issues Top Discussions at SDFB Convention
Published November 25, 2019
Policy priorities, agriculture technology and more were highlighted as South Dakota Farm Bureau members gathered in Sioux Falls Friday and Saturday. This year’s convention theme was Leadership, Precision, Performance, featuring a technology fair for the first time. SDFB Executive Director…Harvest and USMCA are Top Priorities for VanderWal
Published November 18, 2019
Volga, South farmer Scott VanderWal only planted half of his intended acres this past spring. This fall has been tough as well with snow and rain, but VanderWal is making harvest progress. "We've harvested most of the soybeans, but there…