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Sombke Warns Agriculture Could Lose Another Generation

Published March 8, 2026

South Dakota Farmers Union President Doug Sombke is worried about the next generation of farmers. "We have a horrible opportunity that we could lose another generation of farmers with what we're facing." Sombke thinks finding new avenues for domestic products…

Collegiate Farmers Union Chapter Established

Published February 13, 2026

Students at Northern State University have formed a collegiate South Dakota Farmers Union organization. With this program, the Aberdeen school will have an opportunity to engage in farm policy and leadership development opportunities.

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Recognized for Service to Rural Youth

Published December 10, 2025

The South Dakota Farmers Union presented Audrey Keieleber with the Minnie Lovinger Award for Dedication to Rural Youth. Keierleber is a long-time teacher and youth volunteer.

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Ziesch: ‘It’s Important to Have an Active Farmer in that Role’

Published October 20, 2025

Shelly Ziesch is a fourth-generation farmer and rancher at Pettibone. After seven years on the South Dakota Farmers Union board, she is making a run for president. "I just think it is really important to have an active farmer or…

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SDFU Donates 35,000 Pounds of Pork to Feeding South Dakota

Published October 17, 2025

The South Dakota Farmers Union has delivered a significant pork donation to Feeding South Dakota. "Farmers Union Enterprises, which is comprised of five state Farmers Unions; Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin, has donated 175,000 of hams to…

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A Situation That Mirrors the 1980s

Published May 7, 2025

South Dakota Farmers Union President Doug Sombke was one of nearly 100 farmers on Capitol Hill this week seeking passage of a five-year farm bill. "We really haven't had a farm bill since 2013," said Sombke. "Yeah, we had one…

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…

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Articles tagged under: South Dakota Farmers Union

Sombke Warns Agriculture Could Lose Another Generation

Collegiate Farmers Union Chapter Established

Recognized for Service to Rural Youth

Ziesch: ‘It’s Important to Have an Active Farmer in that Role’

SDFU Donates 35,000 Pounds of Pork to Feeding South Dakota

A Situation That Mirrors the 1980s

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

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