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June 11, 2020
Thune Introduces Bill to Support Hand Sanitizer and Ethanol Production By Extending FDA Guidance
Sen. John Thune
June 9, 2020
Tweet - "Important reminder: with a GOP-led Senate & Dem-led House, any bill must be #bipartisan to become law. To get things done, we must work together. Glad to work w/ @SenatorBaldwin today on an important bill to tweak the #PPP to support American producers who help #FeedTheWorld."
Sen. John Thune
June 9, 2020
Thune, Baldwin Introduce Bill to Improve Paycheck Protection Program for Agricultural Producers
Sen. John Thune, ...
June 5, 2020
Thune, Smith Introduce Bill to Allow Emergency Haying and Grazing on CRP Acres During COVID-19 Pandemic
Sen. John Thune, ...
June 5, 2020
Tweet - "Glad to see the DOJ is stepping up and investigating this. This is important news for our ranchers and shows the administration is listening to our calls for the truth."
Sen. John Thune
May 29, 2020
Letter to Hon. Sonny Perdue, U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary - Lucas Joins Colleagues Advocating Flexibility for Oklahoma's Cattle Producers
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
May 28, 2020
ArgiPulse - Put Our Bipartisan Legislation to Bolster the Food Supply Chain in Any New COVID-19 Relief Package
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 21, 2020
Tweet - "This headline."
Sen. John Thune
May 21, 2020
Tweet - "The @nytimes thinks this is the end of meat They should visit SD, try our high-quality meat products, & get to know the South Dakotans who work hard every day to help feed the world. Step out of their bubble."
Sen. John Thune
May 20, 2020
Johnson, Torres Small Introduce Bipartisan Farming Support To States Act
Rep. Dusty Johnson
May 20, 2020
Torres Small, Johnson Introduce Bipartisan Farming Support to States Act
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
May 19, 2020
Tweet - "I've been urging the @USDA to get this assistance out to our producers. During this crisis, many Americans have come face-to-face with the reality that food doesn't come from the grocery store shelf -- it comes from the tireless work of farmers & ranchers. #FarmersFeedTheWorld"
Sen. John Thune
May 14, 2020
Thune Working Hard For South Dakota's Cattle Producers
Sen. John Thune
May 13, 2020
Tweet - "JI believe American consumers have the right to know where the beef they purchase comes from. Especially during these uncertain times, the least we can do for ranchers & consumers is to provide them with the benefit of seeing "made in the USA' labels on grocery store shelves."
Sen. John Thune
May 13, 2020
Tester, Rounds and colleagues fight to reinstate mandatory country of origin labeling
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 12, 2020
Tweet - "I was pleased to join @SecretarySonny in announcing rural broadband funding for @SDNcomm in the Black Hills--this means more opportunities for telehealth, distance learning, precision ag, and so much more."
Sen. John Thune
May 12, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Delegation Urges USDA to Allow State-Approved Meat and Poultry Products to Be Donated or Sold Across State Lines
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 12, 2020
Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - Thune, Rounds Join Colleagues in Requesting DOJ to Investigate Potential Illegal Practices by Beef Packers
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 12, 2020
Johnson Supports Bill To Safeguard Agriculture From Foreign Investments
Rep. Dusty Johnson
May 12, 2020
Letter to Hon. William Barr, U.S. Department of Justice Attorney General - Senator Doug Jones Calls on Justice Department to Investigate Potentially Illegal Practices by Beef Packers
Sen. John Thune, ...
May 12, 2020
Rounds, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Transparency in Cattle Pricing
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 11, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House , and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Durbin Joins Bipartisan Group Of Senators In Urging Indemnity Support For Pork Producers
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 11, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - As Nation Faces Meat and Poultry Shortage, King Urges Inclusion of New Markets for State-Inspected Meat and Poultry Act in Next Pandemic Relief Bill
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 8, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Peterson Leads Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers in Asking for FEMA Help on Livestock Depopulation, Disposal
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
May 7, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - U.S. Senators Tina Smith and Joni Ernst Lead Bipartisan Push Urging Administration to Protect Biofuels and Reject Legality of Waiving the Renewable Fuel Standard
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 7, 2020
Tweet - "Biofuels create jobs, add value to American agriculture, bolster our energy independence, and provide an affordable, cleaner fuel. Waiving the RFS would undercut our rural economy at an already challenging time."
Sen. John Thune
May 5, 2020
Rep. Austin Scott Introduces Legislation to Raise CCC's Borrowing Authority
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
May 1, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Marshall Requests Update on Packer Investigation
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
April 28, 2020
Following Rounds Request, Administration Declares Meat Processing Plants as Critical Infrastructure by Invoking the Defense Production Act
Sen. Mike Rounds
April 28, 2020
Tweet - "If we have too many major meat processing facilities shut down for very long, there will be a significant disruption to our food supply chain and the producers who are trying to sell their products to Americans who depend on them, especially right now."
Sen. John Thune
April 27, 2020
Tweet - "Yes - security of our food supply is critical, but workers' health must be the top priority. @USDA is working w/ @CDC on ways to protect workers & safely keep plants open across the U.S. I'm hopeful this can be addressed before shortages are felt by Americans at the supermarket."
Sen. John Thune
April 27, 2020
Letter to Roger Wicker and Maria Cantwell, Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation - Cornyn Urges Eased Regulations on Trucks Hauling Livestock, Agriculture Products
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
April 27, 2020
Letter to President Donald Trump - Rounds Urges Administration to Take Additional Steps to Address Food Production Crisis
Sen. Mike Rounds
April 26, 2020
Letter to Vice President Mike Pence - Rounds Urges Administration to Take Steps to Address Food Production Crisis
Sen. Mike Rounds
April 23, 2020
Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Senators Urge Regulatory Relief for Energy Tax Credits in Light of Pandemic Setbacks
Sen. John Thune, ...
April 23, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Congressman Costa Leads 126 Members in Calling on President to Ensure Direct Relief to Farmers and Producers in the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
April 23, 2020
Rep. Austin Scott Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Increase Funding for USDA to Respond to COVID-19
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
April 22, 2020
Tweet - "South Dakotans love our state, & a lot of that love is for the natural beauty of our land. SD is leading the way in clean energy like wind & hydropower (~70% of SD energy generation) +biofuels. We can support clean energy WHILE boosting our economy -- not crippling it. #EarthDay50"
Sen. John Thune
April 17, 2020
Thune Statement on Rollout of USDA's Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
Sen. John Thune
April 16, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Members of Congress Urge USDA to Provide Assistance to Pork Producers
Sen. John Thune, ...
April 13, 2020
Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Romney, Colleagues Call on USDA to Assist Dairy Farmers
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
April 10, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Rep. Axne Urges Secretary Perdue to Assist Biofuel Producers
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
April 10, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Association - Johnson Urges Clarification for Farmers and Ranchers on SBA Loans
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
April 10, 2020
Argus Leader - Heroes Come In Unlikely Forms
Sen. John Thune
April 9, 2020
Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - Thune Urges Department of Justice to Investigate Price Manipulation in the Beef Market
Sen. John Thune
April 8, 2020
Letter to Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia and Homeland Security Acting Secretary Chad Wolf - Perdue, Loeffler Seek H-2A Flexibility During COVID-19 Crisis
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
April 8, 2020
Tweet - "Great news for producers. I sent @USDA a letter urging action on this topic earlier today. @SecretarySonny , thank you for taking action on this issue for our ranchers."
Sen. John Thune
April 8, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump - Johnson Urges President Trump to Oversee Comprehensive Investigation into Cattle Markets
Rep. Dusty Johnson
April 8, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Thune Urges USDA to Strengthen the Integrity of the Cattle Market
Sen. John Thune
April 8, 2020
Letter to Eugene Scalia, Sec. of Labor, and Chad Wold, Acting Sec. of the Department of Homeland Security - Boozman Calls for Flexibility in Temporary Ag Worker Program to Protect Nation's Food Supply
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Date
Title
Politician
June 11, 2020
Thune Introduces Bill to Support Hand Sanitizer and Ethanol Production By Extending FDA Guidance
Sen.John Thune
June 9, 2020
Tweet - "Important reminder: with a GOP-led Senate & Dem-led House, any bill must be #bipartisan to become law. To get things done, we must work together. Glad to work w/ @SenatorBaldwin today on an important bill to tweak the #PPP to support American producers who help #FeedTheWorld."
Sen.John Thune
June 9, 2020
Thune, Baldwin Introduce Bill to Improve Paycheck Protection Program for Agricultural Producers
Sen.John Thune, ...
June 5, 2020
Thune, Smith Introduce Bill to Allow Emergency Haying and Grazing on CRP Acres During COVID-19 Pandemic
Sen.John Thune, ...
June 5, 2020
Tweet - "Glad to see the DOJ is stepping up and investigating this. This is important news for our ranchers and shows the administration is listening to our calls for the truth."
Sen.John Thune
May 29, 2020
Letter to Hon. Sonny Perdue, U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary - Lucas Joins Colleagues Advocating Flexibility for Oklahoma's Cattle Producers
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
May 28, 2020
ArgiPulse - Put Our Bipartisan Legislation to Bolster the Food Supply Chain in Any New COVID-19 Relief Package
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 21, 2020
Tweet - "This headline."
Sen.John Thune
May 21, 2020
Tweet - "The @nytimes thinks this is the end of meat They should visit SD, try our high-quality meat products, & get to know the South Dakotans who work hard every day to help feed the world. Step out of their bubble."
Sen.John Thune
May 20, 2020
Johnson, Torres Small Introduce Bipartisan Farming Support To States Act
Rep.Dusty Johnson
May 20, 2020
Torres Small, Johnson Introduce Bipartisan Farming Support to States Act
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
May 19, 2020
Tweet - "I've been urging the @USDA to get this assistance out to our producers. During this crisis, many Americans have come face-to-face with the reality that food doesn't come from the grocery store shelf -- it comes from the tireless work of farmers & ranchers. #FarmersFeedTheWorld"
Sen.John Thune
May 14, 2020
Thune Working Hard For South Dakota's Cattle Producers
Sen.John Thune
May 13, 2020
Tweet - "JI believe American consumers have the right to know where the beef they purchase comes from. Especially during these uncertain times, the least we can do for ranchers & consumers is to provide them with the benefit of seeing "made in the USA' labels on grocery store shelves."
Sen.John Thune
May 13, 2020
Tester, Rounds and colleagues fight to reinstate mandatory country of origin labeling
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 12, 2020
Tweet - "I was pleased to join @SecretarySonny in announcing rural broadband funding for @SDNcomm in the Black Hills--this means more opportunities for telehealth, distance learning, precision ag, and so much more."
Sen.John Thune
May 12, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Delegation Urges USDA to Allow State-Approved Meat and Poultry Products to Be Donated or Sold Across State Lines
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 12, 2020
Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - Thune, Rounds Join Colleagues in Requesting DOJ to Investigate Potential Illegal Practices by Beef Packers
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 12, 2020
Johnson Supports Bill To Safeguard Agriculture From Foreign Investments
Rep.Dusty Johnson
May 12, 2020
Letter to Hon. William Barr, U.S. Department of Justice Attorney General - Senator Doug Jones Calls on Justice Department to Investigate Potentially Illegal Practices by Beef Packers
Sen.John Thune, ...
May 12, 2020
Rounds, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Transparency in Cattle Pricing
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 11, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House , and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Durbin Joins Bipartisan Group Of Senators In Urging Indemnity Support For Pork Producers
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 11, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - As Nation Faces Meat and Poultry Shortage, King Urges Inclusion of New Markets for State-Inspected Meat and Poultry Act in Next Pandemic Relief Bill
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 8, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Peterson Leads Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers in Asking for FEMA Help on Livestock Depopulation, Disposal
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
May 7, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - U.S. Senators Tina Smith and Joni Ernst Lead Bipartisan Push Urging Administration to Protect Biofuels and Reject Legality of Waiving the Renewable Fuel Standard
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 7, 2020
Tweet - "Biofuels create jobs, add value to American agriculture, bolster our energy independence, and provide an affordable, cleaner fuel. Waiving the RFS would undercut our rural economy at an already challenging time."
Sen.John Thune
May 5, 2020
Rep. Austin Scott Introduces Legislation to Raise CCC's Borrowing Authority
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
May 1, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Marshall Requests Update on Packer Investigation
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
April 28, 2020
Following Rounds Request, Administration Declares Meat Processing Plants as Critical Infrastructure by Invoking the Defense Production Act
Sen.Mike Rounds
April 28, 2020
Tweet - "If we have too many major meat processing facilities shut down for very long, there will be a significant disruption to our food supply chain and the producers who are trying to sell their products to Americans who depend on them, especially right now."
Sen.John Thune
April 27, 2020
Tweet - "Yes - security of our food supply is critical, but workers' health must be the top priority. @USDA is working w/ @CDC on ways to protect workers & safely keep plants open across the U.S. I'm hopeful this can be addressed before shortages are felt by Americans at the supermarket."
Sen.John Thune
April 27, 2020
Letter to Roger Wicker and Maria Cantwell, Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation - Cornyn Urges Eased Regulations on Trucks Hauling Livestock, Agriculture Products
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
April 27, 2020
Letter to President Donald Trump - Rounds Urges Administration to Take Additional Steps to Address Food Production Crisis
Sen.Mike Rounds
April 26, 2020
Letter to Vice President Mike Pence - Rounds Urges Administration to Take Steps to Address Food Production Crisis
Sen.Mike Rounds
April 23, 2020
Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Senators Urge Regulatory Relief for Energy Tax Credits in Light of Pandemic Setbacks
Sen.John Thune, ...
April 23, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Congressman Costa Leads 126 Members in Calling on President to Ensure Direct Relief to Farmers and Producers in the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
April 23, 2020
Rep. Austin Scott Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Increase Funding for USDA to Respond to COVID-19
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
April 22, 2020
Tweet - "South Dakotans love our state, & a lot of that love is for the natural beauty of our land. SD is leading the way in clean energy like wind & hydropower (~70% of SD energy generation) +biofuels. We can support clean energy WHILE boosting our economy -- not crippling it. #EarthDay50"
Sen.John Thune
April 17, 2020
Thune Statement on Rollout of USDA's Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
Sen.John Thune
April 16, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Members of Congress Urge USDA to Provide Assistance to Pork Producers
Sen.John Thune, ...
April 13, 2020
Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Romney, Colleagues Call on USDA to Assist Dairy Farmers
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
April 10, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Rep. Axne Urges Secretary Perdue to Assist Biofuel Producers
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
April 10, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Association - Johnson Urges Clarification for Farmers and Ranchers on SBA Loans
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
April 10, 2020
Argus Leader - Heroes Come In Unlikely Forms
Sen.John Thune
April 9, 2020
Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - Thune Urges Department of Justice to Investigate Price Manipulation in the Beef Market
Sen.John Thune
April 8, 2020
Letter to Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia and Homeland Security Acting Secretary Chad Wolf - Perdue, Loeffler Seek H-2A Flexibility During COVID-19 Crisis
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
April 8, 2020
Tweet - "Great news for producers. I sent @USDA a letter urging action on this topic earlier today. @SecretarySonny , thank you for taking action on this issue for our ranchers."
Sen.John Thune
April 8, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump - Johnson Urges President Trump to Oversee Comprehensive Investigation into Cattle Markets
Rep.Dusty Johnson
April 8, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Thune Urges USDA to Strengthen the Integrity of the Cattle Market
Sen.John Thune
April 8, 2020
Letter to Eugene Scalia, Sec. of Labor, and Chad Wold, Acting Sec. of the Department of Homeland Security - Boozman Calls for Flexibility in Temporary Ag Worker Program to Protect Nation's Food Supply
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
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