Articles tagged under: South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association
State Tax Issues to be Reviewed in Pierre
Published December 12, 2024
The 2025 South Dakota legislative session begins on January 14. State policy issues were part of the discussion at the South Dakota Cattlemen's Association convention. "Taxation is an issue when it comes to sales tax laws and property tax laws…Weather Resources Needed for Data Collection
Published April 22, 2024
South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association President Warren Symmens wants additional weather stations in the state. "South Dakota State University has been pretty key in helping in that process and that has to do with insuring grasslands, grazing lands and hay lands for…A Milestone for the SD Cattlemen’s Association
Published November 26, 2023
The South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association will celebrate its 75th anniversary convention and trade show Tuesday and Wednesday in Watertown. SDCA President Eric Jennings expects the resolutions concerning eminent domain and carbon pipelines to generate a lot of conversation. “Even though…Driving Prices Higher
Published August 31, 2023
Amherst, South Dakota rancher Warren Symens says the future of the cattle industry looks to be optimistic with the U.S. cow herd at an all-time low. "When there's less beef, it drives prices higher, especially at the cow-calf level." Feed…The Missing Piece of the Puzzle
Published August 31, 2023
The Biden Administration has made it a goal to insert more competition into the meatpacking industry through smaller processing plants. Faulkton, South Dakota rancher Troy Hadrick is gearing up for the opening of a new packing plant in his hometown.…Staying True to the Grassroots
Published February 6, 2023
South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association President Eric Jennings believes the organization stays true to its grassroots and members can bring local, or regional concerns to the national level to be addressed. New policy proposals happen in every committee. "You have an…South Dakota Cattlemen Discuss Pipeline Project
Published December 14, 2022
South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association held their annual convention in Pierre, South Dakota. "Our committee meetings allows concerns to be brought up," said Eric Jennings, president. "We've had policy come forward considering the carbon pipeline that's being proposed in South Dakota,…Unintended Consequences with SD Livestock ID Bill
Published March 30, 2022
The South Dakota Legislature passed a bill to protect a producers’ right to choose a method of official livestock identification. South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association Executive Director Taya Runyan says this action complicates future rulings on a federal level. "The bill…Runyan Named Executive Director of SD Cattlemen
Published September 23, 2021
Taya Runyan is the new executive director for the South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association. She will begin in the new role on Friday. Runyan is from Pierre and most recently served as General Counsel and Director of Ag Services at the…