More on USDA’s 2023 Farm Income Report
The USDA’s Economic Research Service released its 2023 Farm Income Report, which showed a significant drop in income compared to last year. Carrie Litowski, senior economist with the ERS, says the 2023 numbers are lower than the
Rounds Leads Legislation to Address Federal Government Overreach on South Dakota Farmers, Ranchers and Landowners
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) introduced legislation to address federal overreach and provide regulatory certainty to South Dakota farmers, ranchers and landowners. The Farmers Freedom Act of 2023 would protect the definition of prior converted cropland (PCC) in the
Spanberger, LaMalfa Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Provide Regulatory Relief to Farm Credit System Institutions, Provide Certainty to Farmers & Agribusinesses
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representatives Abigail Spanberger (D-VA-07) and Doug LaMalfa (R-CA-01) today introduced bipartisan legislation to cut red tape for America’s farm credit institutions — which provide critical financial support to farmers and producers in Virginia, California,
Protecting Property Rights Takes Courage & Advocacy
By Lura Roti for South Dakota Farmers Union County Commissioners have the power to protect landowner rights. It requires bravery. And if you think your land is not in danger of private interests using eminent domain to
Cattle Anthrax Case Confirmed In Grant County, ND
(Grant County, ND) — A new case of cattle anthrax has been confirmed in Grant County. It’s the first confirmed case in the state since August, and was confirmed by the North Dakota State University Veterinary Diagnostic
Pork Donation To Help Feed South Dakotans
(Pierre, SD) — The pork company Pipestone located in Minnesota is donating 78-thousand pounds of pork to Feeding South Dakota. It’s the largest pork donation ever received by the nonprofit. Families utilizing the organization’s mobile food distribution
Columbia Grain International Discusses the Agricultural Trends and Challenges Predicted for 2024
PORTLAND, OR (NOVEMBER 2023) — With 2023 coming to a close and 2024 just around the bend, many are pondering the future predictions for agriculture. Columbia Grain International (CGI™) is redefining and enhancing their services to support producers and customers
Brown County Volunteer Receives Minnie Lovinger Award
By Lura Roti for South Dakota Farmers Union Educating youth is something Margaret Sumption has been passionate about most of her life. “I have always enjoyed kids, and as a teacher I found that they are generally
South Dakota Beef Industry Council to Hold December Quarterly Board Meeting
PIERRE, SD – Directors and staff of the South Dakota Beef Industry Council (SDBIC) will gather at Drifters Conference Center in Ft. Pierre, SD on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. Committee meetings will begin at 9:45 A.M Central time
You Cheddar Believe It! America’s Love Affair with Dairy Continues as Cheese Consumption Hits All-Time High in 2022
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30, 2023—Call it grate! Call it legend-dairy. Say it’s whey up! That’s because Americans are writing a new chapter in their love affair with dairy products, according to fresh data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) which