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HURON, S.D. – Public response from South Dakota’s agricultural organizations regarding the recent decision by the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission (SDPUC) to deny a permit to construct application for a CO2 pipeline, is beginning to come in. And just yesterday (Mon., Sept. 11), another proposed CO2 pipeline project by Summit Solutions was denied a […]
ABERDEEN, S.D. – The fight for eminent domain reform is gaining momentum, and some communities and counties across the state are drafting and attempting to pass legal language in efforts to counter what they consider illegal taking of property. The move come as an estimated $4.5 billion Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline would collect carbon dioxide […]
ABERDEEN, S.D. – Reflecting on her year serving as the 2022 Miss Rodeo South Dakota, Adrianne Schaunaman says it was the “ride of a lifetime.” “If I could do this every single day of my life, I would because I love meeting people, I love traveling and I love representing agriculture, rodeo and South Dakota,” […]
HURON, SD – Fifth-generation McCook County farmer, Jim Wahle was named 2022 Ag Ambassador by South Dakota Farmers Union (SDFU) on December 16 during the organization’s state convention held in Huron. “Jim is an exceptional steward of the land, and a leader who has worked hard throughout his farming career to make things better for […]
HURON, SD – Rural photographers from across the state captured farm and ranch life in South Dakota and shared their images through the 2022 South Dakota Farmers Union Celebrating Life on the Farm and Ranch Photo Contest. “Truly, day-to-day life on South Dakota’s farms and ranches is something worth celebrating,” said Karla Hofhenke, Executive Director […]
HURON, S.D. – Packer Accountability is among the topics experts from across the state and nation will discuss during the 2022 South Dakota Farmers Union (SDFU) State Convention held in Huron December 15 and 16. “We are here to fight for family farmers and ranchers,” said Doug Sombke, SDFU President and Conde crop and cattle […]
RAPID CITY, SD – Pre-veterinary student Madison Hofer is eager to apply the skills she’s learning in classes at South Dakota State University (SDSU) to the breeding ewe she just won from South Dakota Farmers Union. “This is the first time I’ve had the opportunity to raise my own sheep,” explained Hofer who grew up […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Family ranchers and farmers making time to travel to Washington, D.C. to meet with Congressional leaders and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) officials does make a difference, said U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack. Over 40 South Dakota producers were among those listening to Vilsack’s comments. Members of South Dakota Farmers Union, […]
HURON, SD – Nominations are now open for the 2022 Rural Dakota Pride awards. Designed to recognize volunteers who give back to their rural communities and sponsored by South Dakota Farmers Union (SDFU), rural citizens are encouraged to nominate a volunteer from their community on or before July 1. “We all know individuals who share […]
HURON, SD – During National Farmers Union Convention policy sessions, the state’s delegates sit at tables in long rows, their state flags proudly displayed. As Karla Hofhenke, checked in with South Dakota’s delegates ahead of the 2022 session, she noticed something. “I looked across the session hall and realized South Dakota had one of the […]
