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SDFU Shares Ag Opportunities with FFA Youth

Published April 7, 2025

South Dakota Farmers Union Education Specialist Samantha Bowman participated in the state FFA convention. "Being able to have that one-on-one conversation about the history of Farmers Union and what we do for not only their small communities but also our…

SD Legislative Session Ends with Property Tax Cap

Published March 17, 2025

South Dakota lawmakers focused heavily on property tax reform this session, ultimately passing Governor Larry Rhoden’s bill to cap growth at 3 percent for counties and schools starting in 2027. "All legislators started the session saying that we had to…

Farmers Need a United Voice in DC

Published March 13, 2025

At the National Farmers Union Convention, South Dakota Farmers Union Board Member Oren Lesmeister spoke about the growing uncertainty in agriculture and the need for farmers to work together to push for a farm bill. He reflected on how, in…

Farmers Face Challenges with Policy Changes and Staff Turnover

Published March 9, 2025

South Dakota farmer Lance Perrion shared his thoughts on the challenges facing agriculture during the National Farmers Union Convention. Perrion, a third-generation farmer from Ipswich, grows corn, soybeans, and wheat while also running an agribusiness that includes seed cleaning and…

South Dakota Rancher Calls for Stronger Safety Net

Published March 9, 2025

At the National Farmers Union Convention, in Oklahoma City, David Reis, a rancher from Lyman County, South Dakota, spoke about the challenges and uncertainty facing agriculture. "I really kind of got involved because of the fourth generation. I want to…

Growers Call for Certainty

Published March 9, 2025

Uncertainty weighs heavily on farmers like Kirk Schaunamen of Aberdeen, South Dakota, as they gather at the National Farmers Union Convention. Farming with his brother and nephews, Schaunamen grows spring wheat, soybeans, and corn, along with running cattle. Reflecting on…

Sombke Sounds Alarm on Market Manipulation

Published March 9, 2025

At the National Farmers Union Convention, South Dakota Farmers Union President Doug Sombke shared concerns about trade policies, rising costs, and the uncertainty around the farm bill. He criticized the way markets are being handled, saying it benefits the wealthy…

Governor Signs Eminent Domain Bill

Published March 7, 2025

South Dakota House Bill 1052, aimed at protecting property rights in eminent domain cases related to carbon pipelines, has officially been signed into law by the governor. The bill, which passed the House with a veto-proof majority and cleared the…

SDFU Recognizes Wittman, Rohl

Published March 5, 2025

During South Dakota Farmers Union Day at the Capitol, SDFU recognized two legislators: Representative Kadyn Wittman of Sioux Falls and Senator Mike Rohl of Aberdeen. The pair were honored for their service to agriculture.

South Dakota Legislature to Focus on Property Tax Reform

Published January 3, 2025

The 100th South Dakota Legislative Session is set to begin on January 14th with property tax reform expected to be a key focus. Mitch Richter, a lobbyist for the South Dakota Farmers Union, said his organization will closely monitor the…

Articles tagged under: South Dakota Farmers Union

SDFU Shares Ag Opportunities with FFA Youth

SD Legislative Session Ends with Property Tax Cap

Farmers Need a United Voice in DC

Farmers Face Challenges with Policy Changes and Staff Turnover

South Dakota Rancher Calls for Stronger Safety Net

Growers Call for Certainty

Sombke Sounds Alarm on Market Manipulation

Governor Signs Eminent Domain Bill

SDFU Recognizes Wittman, Rohl

South Dakota Legislature to Focus on Property Tax Reform

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