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Sept. 12, 2024
Thune: Another Spectacular South Dakota Summer
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 28, 2024
Thune: Farmers and Ranchers Can’t Wait Any Longer for an Updated Farm Bill
Sen. John Thune
Sept. 27, 2023
Thune: Foreign Ownership of Farmland is a Matter of National Security
Sen. John Thune
July 20, 2023
Thune-Smith Bill Would Provide Flexibility for Emergency CRP Haying
Sen. John Thune
July 20, 2023
Thune, Klobuchar Urge USDA to Assist Farmers and Ranchers Affected by Drought
Sen. John Thune
July 13, 2023
Thune: Farm Bill Must Prioritize South Dakota Agriculture
Sen. John Thune
May 17, 2023
Thune, Johnson Lead Bipartisan Bill to Protect U.S. Agriculture Exports
Sen. John Thune
March 28, 2023
Thune-Sinema Bill Would Prevent Regulation of Livestock Emissions
Sen. John Thune
March 22, 2023
Thune-Ernst Bill Would Prohibit Government Monitoring of Livestock Emissions, Block Radical Climate Policies
Sen. John Thune
March 10, 2023
Agriculture Keeps Moving into the Future
Sen. John Thune
March 9, 2023
Thune, Warnock Introduce the Promoting Precision Agriculture Act
Sen. John Thune
March 9, 2023
Thune: Farm Bill Must Support Advancements in Agriculture
Sen. John Thune
March 9, 2023
Thune, Warnock Introduce the Promoting Precision Agriculture Act
Sen. John Thune, ...
March 9, 2023
Thune: Farm Bill Must Support Advancements in Agriculture
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 28, 2023
Senators' bipartisan legislation would improve and expedite aid to producers
Sen. John Thune, ...
Feb. 28, 2023
Thune, Durbin Urge Biden to Prioritize E15 Fuel, Utilize American Agriculture
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Feb. 8, 2023
Thune, Brown, Pingree, Baird Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Expand and Strengthen Local Meat Processing Capabilities
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 1, 2023
Stefanik, Costa, Crawford, Rounds, Tester Work to Protect U.S. Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Jan. 30, 2023
Klobuchar, Thune Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Connect Farmers with Most Effective Conservation Practices
Sen. John Thune, ...
Jan. 26, 2023
Thune Bill Would Connect Producers with Effective Conservation Practices
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 14, 2022
Letter to Katherine Tai, United States Trade Representative, Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Grassley, Colleagues Urge Biden Administration To Take Action On Mexico's GMO Corn Ban
Sen. John Thune, ...
Nov. 4, 2022
Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Rep. Jackson Calls for Emergency Relief for Farmers and Ranchers
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Oct. 5, 2022
Thune, Luján Introduce Bill to Improve Livestock Disaster Assistance
Sen. John Thune, ...
Sept. 20, 2022
Letter to Robert Califf, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Sen. Marshall, Colleagues to FDA Commissioner: Quit Ignoring Baby Formula Applications
Sen. John Thune, ...
Sept. 7, 2022
Thune, South Dakota Farm Bureau President Testify in Favor of Thune-Led Livestock Regulatory Protection Act
Sen. John Thune
Aug. 31, 2022
Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Rep. Clyde Urges Delay of USDA Poultry Line Speed Waiver Rule
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Aug. 16, 2022
Letter to Michael Regan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Rep. Cammack Joins Reps. Hartzler, Mann, Colleagues In Pushing Back On The EPA's New Atrazine Requirements
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Aug. 6, 2022
Thune Proposal Would Improve Ranchers' Grazing Rights on National Grasslands
Sen. John Thune
July 27, 2022
Tweet - "Sat down with South Dakotans participating in the Tomorrow's Ag Leaders program. These young leaders are vital to the future of our country's agriculture industry. I appreciate their visit and everything they do -- now and in the future -- to help feed the world."
Sen. John Thune
July 20, 2022
Tweet - Since Democrats took control in Washington: 🚨Food prices have risen astronomically 🚨Gas prices have nearly doubled 🚨Real average hourly earnings have declined at the fastest pace in 40 yrs This is the Biden economy. Now, Democrats want to make things worse by raising taxes."
Sen. John Thune
July 15, 2022
Letter to Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary U.S. Department of Agriculture - Sen. Cramer, Colleagues Demand Answers on Biden Administration's Failed Catch and Release Policy
Sen. John Thune, ...
July 14, 2022
Letter to Hon. Tom Vilsack, Department of Agriculture - Thune, Klobuchar Call on USDA to Improve Disaster Assistance for Producers
Sen. John Thune
July 12, 2022
Letter to Doug McKalip, Senior Advisor, Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Agriculture - Hoeven, Colleagues Urge USTR Agricultural Negotiator Nominee to Support U.S. Producers
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
July 12, 2022
Letter to Doug McKalip, Senior Advisor to the Secretary of Agriculture - Sens. Boozman, Scott Urge Biden Nominee for Agricultural Trade Negotiator to Support U.S. Producers
Sen. John Thune, ...
July 12, 2022
Johnson, Stefanik PASS Act Prevents China from Purchasing U.S. Agriculture Businesses
Rep. Dusty Johnson
June 30, 2022
Tweet - "Hard to think of a better way to end Dairy Month than celebrating cheeseburger day. @VQCheese is turning high-quality milk into delicious American-made cheese. Talked to their leadership and dairy producers about how we can support SD's dairy industry in the next #FarmBill."
Sen. John Thune
June 22, 2022
Bipartisan Meat Packing Special Investigator Act Passes Senate Agriculture Committee
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
June 15, 2022
Letter to Hon. Gina Raimondo, Secretary of Commerce - Representative Mann and Senator Moran urge the Department of Commerce to suspend duties on nitrogen fertilizers
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
June 13, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of United States - Rep. Crawford Works on Solutions to Lower Farm Input Costs
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
June 13, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Lucas Joins Leader McCarthy, House Ag Republicans Calling on Biden Administration to Reduce Barriers to U.S. Agriculture Production
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
June 13, 2022
Johnson Leads Bill to Prevent Future Formula Shortages
Rep. Dusty Johnson
June 13, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of United States - LaMalfa Joins Republicans in Urging Biden to Repeal Regulatory Assault on Agriculture
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
June 13, 2022
Letter to Jospeh R. Biden, President of the United States - Womack, Lawmakers Call on Biden Admin to Reduce Barriers to U.S. Agriculture Production
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
June 10, 2022
Letter to Gary Gensler, Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission - Lankford Opposes SEC Overreach, Looks to Protect Agriculture Producers from Unworkable Regulations
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 24, 2022
Rounds, Warren Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Directing FTC to Investigate Anticompetitive Practices and Allegations of Antitrust Law Violations in Beef Packing Industry
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 18, 2022
Klobuchar, Thune Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Connect Farmers with Most Effective Conservation Practices
Sen. John Thune, ...
May 16, 2022
Letter to Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services, and Robert Califf, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Requesting Answers, Action in Baby Formula Shortage
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
May 11, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States, and Robert Califf, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Take Action on Baby Formula Shortages
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
May 11, 2022
Letter to Katherine Tai, United States Trade Representative, Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Sens. Marshall, Moran Urge Biden Administration to Prioritize U.S. Trade and Agriculture Agenda
Sen. John Thune, ...
May 11, 2022
Letter to Robert Califf, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Johnson Questions FDA on Baby Formula Shortage
Rep. Dusty Johnson
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Sept. 12, 2024
Thune: Another Spectacular South Dakota Summer
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 28, 2024
Thune: Farmers and Ranchers Can’t Wait Any Longer for an Updated Farm Bill
Sen.John Thune
Sept. 27, 2023
Thune: Foreign Ownership of Farmland is a Matter of National Security
Sen.John Thune
July 20, 2023
Thune-Smith Bill Would Provide Flexibility for Emergency CRP Haying
Sen.John Thune
July 20, 2023
Thune, Klobuchar Urge USDA to Assist Farmers and Ranchers Affected by Drought
Sen.John Thune
July 13, 2023
Thune: Farm Bill Must Prioritize South Dakota Agriculture
Sen.John Thune
May 17, 2023
Thune, Johnson Lead Bipartisan Bill to Protect U.S. Agriculture Exports
Sen.John Thune
March 28, 2023
Thune-Sinema Bill Would Prevent Regulation of Livestock Emissions
Sen.John Thune
March 22, 2023
Thune-Ernst Bill Would Prohibit Government Monitoring of Livestock Emissions, Block Radical Climate Policies
Sen.John Thune
March 10, 2023
Agriculture Keeps Moving into the Future
Sen.John Thune
March 9, 2023
Thune, Warnock Introduce the Promoting Precision Agriculture Act
Sen.John Thune
March 9, 2023
Thune: Farm Bill Must Support Advancements in Agriculture
Sen.John Thune
March 9, 2023
Thune, Warnock Introduce the Promoting Precision Agriculture Act
Sen.John Thune, ...
March 9, 2023
Thune: Farm Bill Must Support Advancements in Agriculture
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 28, 2023
Senators' bipartisan legislation would improve and expedite aid to producers
Sen.John Thune, ...
Feb. 28, 2023
Thune, Durbin Urge Biden to Prioritize E15 Fuel, Utilize American Agriculture
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Feb. 8, 2023
Thune, Brown, Pingree, Baird Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Expand and Strengthen Local Meat Processing Capabilities
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 1, 2023
Stefanik, Costa, Crawford, Rounds, Tester Work to Protect U.S. Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Jan. 30, 2023
Klobuchar, Thune Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Connect Farmers with Most Effective Conservation Practices
Sen.John Thune, ...
Jan. 26, 2023
Thune Bill Would Connect Producers with Effective Conservation Practices
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 14, 2022
Letter to Katherine Tai, United States Trade Representative, Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Grassley, Colleagues Urge Biden Administration To Take Action On Mexico's GMO Corn Ban
Sen.John Thune, ...
Nov. 4, 2022
Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Rep. Jackson Calls for Emergency Relief for Farmers and Ranchers
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Oct. 5, 2022
Thune, Luján Introduce Bill to Improve Livestock Disaster Assistance
Sen.John Thune, ...
Sept. 20, 2022
Letter to Robert Califf, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Sen. Marshall, Colleagues to FDA Commissioner: Quit Ignoring Baby Formula Applications
Sen.John Thune, ...
Sept. 7, 2022
Thune, South Dakota Farm Bureau President Testify in Favor of Thune-Led Livestock Regulatory Protection Act
Sen.John Thune
Aug. 31, 2022
Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Rep. Clyde Urges Delay of USDA Poultry Line Speed Waiver Rule
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Aug. 16, 2022
Letter to Michael Regan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Rep. Cammack Joins Reps. Hartzler, Mann, Colleagues In Pushing Back On The EPA's New Atrazine Requirements
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Aug. 6, 2022
Thune Proposal Would Improve Ranchers' Grazing Rights on National Grasslands
Sen.John Thune
July 27, 2022
Tweet - "Sat down with South Dakotans participating in the Tomorrow's Ag Leaders program. These young leaders are vital to the future of our country's agriculture industry. I appreciate their visit and everything they do -- now and in the future -- to help feed the world."
Sen.John Thune
July 20, 2022
Tweet - Since Democrats took control in Washington: 🚨Food prices have risen astronomically 🚨Gas prices have nearly doubled 🚨Real average hourly earnings have declined at the fastest pace in 40 yrs This is the Biden economy. Now, Democrats want to make things worse by raising taxes."
Sen.John Thune
July 15, 2022
Letter to Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary U.S. Department of Agriculture - Sen. Cramer, Colleagues Demand Answers on Biden Administration's Failed Catch and Release Policy
Sen.John Thune, ...
July 14, 2022
Letter to Hon. Tom Vilsack, Department of Agriculture - Thune, Klobuchar Call on USDA to Improve Disaster Assistance for Producers
Sen.John Thune
July 12, 2022
Letter to Doug McKalip, Senior Advisor, Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Agriculture - Hoeven, Colleagues Urge USTR Agricultural Negotiator Nominee to Support U.S. Producers
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
July 12, 2022
Letter to Doug McKalip, Senior Advisor to the Secretary of Agriculture - Sens. Boozman, Scott Urge Biden Nominee for Agricultural Trade Negotiator to Support U.S. Producers
Sen.John Thune, ...
July 12, 2022
Johnson, Stefanik PASS Act Prevents China from Purchasing U.S. Agriculture Businesses
Rep.Dusty Johnson
June 30, 2022
Tweet - "Hard to think of a better way to end Dairy Month than celebrating cheeseburger day. @VQCheese is turning high-quality milk into delicious American-made cheese. Talked to their leadership and dairy producers about how we can support SD's dairy industry in the next #FarmBill."
Sen.John Thune
June 22, 2022
Bipartisan Meat Packing Special Investigator Act Passes Senate Agriculture Committee
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
June 15, 2022
Letter to Hon. Gina Raimondo, Secretary of Commerce - Representative Mann and Senator Moran urge the Department of Commerce to suspend duties on nitrogen fertilizers
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
June 13, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of United States - Rep. Crawford Works on Solutions to Lower Farm Input Costs
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
June 13, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Lucas Joins Leader McCarthy, House Ag Republicans Calling on Biden Administration to Reduce Barriers to U.S. Agriculture Production
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
June 13, 2022
Johnson Leads Bill to Prevent Future Formula Shortages
Rep.Dusty Johnson
June 13, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of United States - LaMalfa Joins Republicans in Urging Biden to Repeal Regulatory Assault on Agriculture
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
June 13, 2022
Letter to Jospeh R. Biden, President of the United States - Womack, Lawmakers Call on Biden Admin to Reduce Barriers to U.S. Agriculture Production
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
June 10, 2022
Letter to Gary Gensler, Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission - Lankford Opposes SEC Overreach, Looks to Protect Agriculture Producers from Unworkable Regulations
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 24, 2022
Rounds, Warren Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Directing FTC to Investigate Anticompetitive Practices and Allegations of Antitrust Law Violations in Beef Packing Industry
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 18, 2022
Klobuchar, Thune Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Connect Farmers with Most Effective Conservation Practices
Sen.John Thune, ...
May 16, 2022
Letter to Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services, and Robert Califf, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Requesting Answers, Action in Baby Formula Shortage
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
May 11, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States, and Robert Califf, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Take Action on Baby Formula Shortages
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
May 11, 2022
Letter to Katherine Tai, United States Trade Representative, Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Sens. Marshall, Moran Urge Biden Administration to Prioritize U.S. Trade and Agriculture Agenda
Sen.John Thune, ...
May 11, 2022
Letter to Robert Califf, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Johnson Questions FDA on Baby Formula Shortage
Rep.Dusty Johnson
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