GOP cuts in federal food aid scramble passage of long-delayed farm bill
The U.S. House Agriculture Committee advanced a sweeping farm bill early this month, attempting to revive Congress’ stalled effort to…
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Jeff Kippley re-elected as vice president of National Farmers Union
Family farmers and ranchers re-elected Aberdeen farmer Jeff Kippley to serve as the National Farmers Union vice president during the……
Duck population trending lower, lack of wetlands hurt numbers
Duck numbers are trending in the wrong direction, at least compared to the last decade or so. George Vandel, vice……
Ag producers speak about tough times at South Dakota Farmers Union convention
South Dakotans are known for being polite and neighborly. But as family farmers and ranchers face trade war-induced low commodity……
Breaking up Farm Bill programs could be dangerous, Farmers Union president warns
Breaking up components of the Farm Bill is not a good idea. That’s the perspective of National Farmers Union President……
One Big Beautiful Bill a win for American agriculture, Thune, Johnson, Hoeven agree
For farmers and ranchers, the One Big Beautiful Bill is a win. That’s the word from Sen. John Thune, R-S.D.;……
Your letters: Embarrassing congressional delegation; Inauguration Day 2025 as important as July 4, 1776
Congressional delegation doesn’t represent South Dakota Sens. Mike Rounds, John Thune and Congressman Dusty Johnson are supposed to be representing……
South Dakota leads US hemp industry, though USDA report shows Texas rapidly gaining ground
South Dakota continued to expand its industrial hemp footprint in 2024 as Texas quickly gained ground, according to the U.S….
Thune addresses Northern State student questions about tariffs, farm bill
U.S. Sen. John Thune spent about a half-hour answering questions from Northern State University students during a stop in Aberdeen……
Delayed farm bill punted until after election with Congress stuck on how to pay for it
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Sweeping legislation that would set food and farm policy for the next five years is in limbo,…
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