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HURON, S.D. – South Dakota cow/calf producers are among the first in the nation to be able to insure against the risk of losing young calves. It’s a level of protection they’ve have never had available to them before. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is rolling out the Weaned Calf Risk Protection program. South […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The USDA says ranchers, farmers and others who hire H-2A laborers next year will be paying higher wages, and in some cases, the increase is large. Veronica Nigh, senior economist with the American Farm Bureau Federation, talks about the increasing costs of farm labor. Nigh says, “The USDA’s Farm Labor Survey told […]
HURON, S.D. – Packer accountability and landowner rights are the focus of speakers and panel discussions during the 108th South Dakota Farmers Union State Convention. “We are here to fight for family farmers and ranchers,” said Doug Sombke, South Dakota Farmers Union President and Conde crop and cattle producer. “Ask most South Dakota agriculture producers […]
KANSAS CITY , MO – The agricultural industry has been one of the biggest supporters of the “AM for Every Vehicle Act” since its introduction. Radio Ink says the industry has spending power of more than $576 billion spread across millions of workers. MRI-Simmons, the leading study of American consumer attitudes and behaviors, explored the […]
Ryan Urban is a fourth-generation Brule County cattle producer who also happens to raise grain and forage crops. “When people ask if we are farmers or ranchers, I always say, ‘we are cattle people who farm on the side.’ If you take care of the cows, they will take care of you,” said the 36-year-old. […]
WATERTOWN, S.D. – Eminent domain and estate tax issues will highlight the agenda of the 75th annual South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association (SDCA) convention on November 28 and 29. This gathering is not just a meeting but a celebration of the beef industry’s heritage and a look into its future. SDCA President Eric Jennings highlights eminent […]
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