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May 9, 2022
Letter to Martha Williams, Director of the Fish and Wildlife Service - Kennedy, Daines urge Biden administration against banning lead ammo and tackle on public lands
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
April 27, 2022
Johnson Questions Packers on Processing Concentration
Rep. Dusty Johnson
April 21, 2022
Tweet - 'Stopped by the AGP soybean plant this afternoon. We had a good discussion about my Ocean Shipping Reform Act, which would crack down on unfair shipping practices and give SD producers a fair playing field as they ship goods -- like soybeans -- across the globe."
Sen. John Thune
April 20, 2022
Tweet - "On the road today in Charles Mix, Douglas, and Hutchinson counties. It was great to catch up with folks in the area and talk about everything from skyrocketing inflation to livestock policy."
Sen. John Thune
April 14, 2022
Tweet - "Family farm and ranch operations are the backbone of SD's economy. With inflation at a 40-year high, the last thing producers need is Washington regulators cutting off their access to capital in an effort to push Dems' radical environmental agenda."
Sen. John Thune
April 13, 2022
Tweet - "This is alarming proof that America's producers -- the farmers and ranchers who work tirelessly to help feed the world -- are being unfairly hung out to dry. My Ocean Shipping Reform Act would level the playing field for our exporters & hold ocean carriers accountable."
Sen. John Thune
April 11, 2022
Hoeven Urges Biden Administration to Protect Access to Credit for Farmers and Ranchers
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
April 6, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Rubio Joins Thune, Colleagues in Defending Lending Opportunities for Agriculture Businesses From Biden's Radical Environmental Agenda
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
April 6, 2022
Klobuchar, Thune Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen and Improve Conservation Reserve Program
Sen. John Thune, ...
April 5, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Balderson Joins Call for Action to Address Skyrocketing Fertilizer Prices
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
April 4, 2022
Rounds Submits Comment on "Product of USA" Label; Invites Public to Submit Comments Today
Sen. Mike Rounds
April 1, 2022
Thune Presses U.S. Trade Representative on Biden's Lack of Clear Trade and Agriculture Agenda, Advocates for South Dakota Farmers and Ranchersv
Sen. John Thune
March 31, 2022
At Thune's Request, USDA to Provide Additional Disaster Assistance for Livestock Producers
Sen. John Thune
March 31, 2022
Thune: 2023 Farm Bill Must Prioritize South Dakota Agriculture
Sen. John Thune
March 30, 2022
Letter to Katherine Tai, United States Trade Representative, and Thomas Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Prioritize Agriculture in Indo-Pacific Economic Framework Discussions
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
March 25, 2022
Tweet - "The next farm bill is coming soon, & as always, it will be a top priority for me. I sat down with ag industry experts today in Sioux Falls to hear their priorities for #FarmBill2023. Input from SD ag is my #1 guide as we work on this bill. Thank you to everyone who participated!"
Sen. John Thune
March 22, 2022
Tweet - "South Dakota producers are some of the hardest working people I know. For them farming & ranching isn't just an occupation, it's a way of life -- something that we are extremely proud of in South Dakota. Thank you to all the American farmers & ranchers who feed the world. #AgDay22"
Sen. John Thune
March 22, 2022
Thune-Klobuchar Proposal Would Strengthen and Improve Conservation Reserve Program
Sen. John Thune
March 18, 2022
Letter to Jason Kearns, Chair of the International Trade Commission - Grassley, Colleagues Urge Immediate Action To Bring Down Fertilizer Costs
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
March 16, 2022
Tweet - "Had a good meeting with the South Dakota sheep growers this afternoon. They told me an interesting fact: The U.S. military is the biggest consumer of American wool -- using around 20% of the U.S. wool clip to make uniforms for our troops."
Sen. John Thune
March 16, 2022
Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Johnson to USDA: Provide Certainty to Producers
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
March 16, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Hoeven Urges Administration to Take Immediate Action to Lower Cost of Fertilizer
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
March 15, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Tillis Calls on Biden Administration to Take Action to Lower Record-High Fertilizer Prices
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
March 15, 2022
Letter to Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Hagerty, Colleagues Call on Biden Administration to Take Action to Lower Record-High Fertilizer Prices
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
March 15, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Daines Calls on Biden to Reduce High Fertilizer Costs for Montana Farmers, Increase U.S. Oil & Gas Production
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
March 3, 2022
Hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Thune, Hearing on the Ocean Shipping Reform Act
Sen. John Thune
March 2, 2022
Tweet - "Proud to introduce Summer Mersinger, a South Dakota native nominated to be a @CFTC commissioner, at this morning's @SenateAgGOP hearing. Summer is highly qualified to serve as a commissioner, & I look forward to supporting her nomination."
Sen. John Thune
March 2, 2022
Tweet - "Had productive ag meetings with SD members of @VoiceOfMilk , @SDSoybean , & South Dakota Agricultural and Rural Leadership this afternoon. As always, I value & appreciate their insight & feedback."
Sen. John Thune
March 1, 2022
Costa's Antitrust Bill Answers Biden's Call on Congress for Shipping Reform During State of the Union
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Feb. 24, 2022
Tweet - "Had a good discussion with Yankton community leaders this afternoon at the Dakota Plains Ag Center. Appreciate everyone's feedback and the quick tour."
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 17, 2022
Rounds Joins Tester on Legislation to Halt Brazilian Beef Imports
Sen. Mike Rounds
Feb. 17, 2022
Thune: Biden's Policies Leave South Dakota's Farmers and Ranchers Out to Dry
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 10, 2022
Letter to Hon. Todd Harper, Chairman of the National Credit Union Administration - Sens. Cramer, Hoeven Support Access to Credit for Farmers and Ranchers
Sen. John Thune, ...
Feb. 10, 2022
Letter to Hon. Todd Harper, Chairman of the National Credit Union Administration - Hagerty Joins Bicameral Effort Supporting Access to Credit for Farmers and Ranchers
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Feb. 10, 2022
Letter to Hon. Todd Harper, Chairman of the National Credit Union Administration - Tillis Supports Access to Credit for Farmers and Ranchers
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Feb. 8, 2022
Letter to Hon. Todd Harper, Chairman of the National Credit Union Administration - Hoeven Leads Bicameral Effort Supporting Access to Credit for Farmers and Ranchers
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Feb. 4, 2022
Tweet - "Spoke with @sdsoybean about my support for biofuels, the effects of inflation on ag, and my recently introduced shipping reform bill. It would improve access to shipping containers and help expand foreign markets for S.D. soybeans & other goods."
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 4, 2022
Rounds Issues Statement on JBS Price Fixing Settlement
Sen. Mike Rounds
Feb. 2, 2022
Thune Questions Panel on Meatpacking Industry's Control Over Beef Processing Capacity and Supply
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 28, 2022
Tweet: Agriculture is the lifeblood & economic engine of South Dakota. That's why supporting farmers and ranchers is a top priority for me. I spoke about my commitment to SD ag at tonight's @NewsCenter1 Boots & Suits dinner.
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 26, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - Lofgren, Panetta, Costa & Bipartisan Colleagues Urge Biden Admin to Take Further Action to Ease Supply Chain Problems, Allow American Farmers to Fairly Compete Globally
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Jan. 13, 2022
Letter to Hon. Katherine Tai, US Trade Representative, and Hon. Tom Vilsack, US Secretary of Agriculture - Rep. Mann Urges U.S. to Hold India Accountable on Trade
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Dec. 21, 2021
Letter to Hon. Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State; Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Visa Processing to Address Farm Labor Shortages
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Dec. 17, 2021
SOUTH DAKOTA CATTLE GROUPS SUPPORT JOHNSON'S "CATTLE CONTRACT LIBRARY"
Rep. Dusty Johnson
Dec. 16, 2021
Letter to Hon. Jerome Powell, Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, Hon. Jelena McWilliams, Chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Hon. Michael Hsu, Acting Comptroller of the Currency, Hon. Todd Harper, Chairman of the National Credit Union Administration, and Hon. Glen Smith, Chairman of the Farm Credit Administration - As Inflation Soars, Thune, Boozman Lead Colleagues in Standing up for Farmers and Ranchers
Sen. John Thune, ...
Dec. 14, 2021
Tweet - "Great to catch up with Krystil Smit, executive director of @SDFarmBureau . We talked about everything from priorities for the next farm bill to ways to help ensure our cattle producers get a fair shake from meatpackers."
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 10, 2021
Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Luján, Thune Lead Fight For Cattle Producers, Demand Halt of Brazilian Fresh Beef Imports
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Dec. 8, 2021
JOHNSON'S "CATTLE CONTRACT LIBRARY" PASSES THE U.S. HOUSE
Rep. Dusty Johnson
Dec. 7, 2021
Rounds Submits Comment to Protect Integrity of Meat and Poultry Product Labeling Standards
Sen. Mike Rounds
Dec. 7, 2021
Tweet - "The admin's failed attempt to play both sides of this issue means another gut punch to the biofuel industry. Attempting to soften the blow of today's announcement with a slight increase in future volumes & delayed congressional assistance for biofuels from @USDA falls very short."
Sen. John Thune
Date
Title
Politician
May 9, 2022
Letter to Martha Williams, Director of the Fish and Wildlife Service - Kennedy, Daines urge Biden administration against banning lead ammo and tackle on public lands
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
April 27, 2022
Johnson Questions Packers on Processing Concentration
Rep.Dusty Johnson
April 21, 2022
Tweet - 'Stopped by the AGP soybean plant this afternoon. We had a good discussion about my Ocean Shipping Reform Act, which would crack down on unfair shipping practices and give SD producers a fair playing field as they ship goods -- like soybeans -- across the globe."
Sen.John Thune
April 20, 2022
Tweet - "On the road today in Charles Mix, Douglas, and Hutchinson counties. It was great to catch up with folks in the area and talk about everything from skyrocketing inflation to livestock policy."
Sen.John Thune
April 14, 2022
Tweet - "Family farm and ranch operations are the backbone of SD's economy. With inflation at a 40-year high, the last thing producers need is Washington regulators cutting off their access to capital in an effort to push Dems' radical environmental agenda."
Sen.John Thune
April 13, 2022
Tweet - "This is alarming proof that America's producers -- the farmers and ranchers who work tirelessly to help feed the world -- are being unfairly hung out to dry. My Ocean Shipping Reform Act would level the playing field for our exporters & hold ocean carriers accountable."
Sen.John Thune
April 11, 2022
Hoeven Urges Biden Administration to Protect Access to Credit for Farmers and Ranchers
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
April 6, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Rubio Joins Thune, Colleagues in Defending Lending Opportunities for Agriculture Businesses From Biden's Radical Environmental Agenda
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
April 6, 2022
Klobuchar, Thune Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen and Improve Conservation Reserve Program
Sen.John Thune, ...
April 5, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Balderson Joins Call for Action to Address Skyrocketing Fertilizer Prices
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
April 4, 2022
Rounds Submits Comment on "Product of USA" Label; Invites Public to Submit Comments Today
Sen.Mike Rounds
April 1, 2022
Thune Presses U.S. Trade Representative on Biden's Lack of Clear Trade and Agriculture Agenda, Advocates for South Dakota Farmers and Ranchersv
Sen.John Thune
March 31, 2022
At Thune's Request, USDA to Provide Additional Disaster Assistance for Livestock Producers
Sen.John Thune
March 31, 2022
Thune: 2023 Farm Bill Must Prioritize South Dakota Agriculture
Sen.John Thune
March 30, 2022
Letter to Katherine Tai, United States Trade Representative, and Thomas Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Prioritize Agriculture in Indo-Pacific Economic Framework Discussions
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
March 25, 2022
Tweet - "The next farm bill is coming soon, & as always, it will be a top priority for me. I sat down with ag industry experts today in Sioux Falls to hear their priorities for #FarmBill2023. Input from SD ag is my #1 guide as we work on this bill. Thank you to everyone who participated!"
Sen.John Thune
March 22, 2022
Tweet - "South Dakota producers are some of the hardest working people I know. For them farming & ranching isn't just an occupation, it's a way of life -- something that we are extremely proud of in South Dakota. Thank you to all the American farmers & ranchers who feed the world. #AgDay22"
Sen.John Thune
March 22, 2022
Thune-Klobuchar Proposal Would Strengthen and Improve Conservation Reserve Program
Sen.John Thune
March 18, 2022
Letter to Jason Kearns, Chair of the International Trade Commission - Grassley, Colleagues Urge Immediate Action To Bring Down Fertilizer Costs
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
March 16, 2022
Tweet - "Had a good meeting with the South Dakota sheep growers this afternoon. They told me an interesting fact: The U.S. military is the biggest consumer of American wool -- using around 20% of the U.S. wool clip to make uniforms for our troops."
Sen.John Thune
March 16, 2022
Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Johnson to USDA: Provide Certainty to Producers
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
March 16, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Hoeven Urges Administration to Take Immediate Action to Lower Cost of Fertilizer
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
March 15, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Tillis Calls on Biden Administration to Take Action to Lower Record-High Fertilizer Prices
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
March 15, 2022
Letter to Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Hagerty, Colleagues Call on Biden Administration to Take Action to Lower Record-High Fertilizer Prices
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
March 15, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Daines Calls on Biden to Reduce High Fertilizer Costs for Montana Farmers, Increase U.S. Oil & Gas Production
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
March 3, 2022
Hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Thune, Hearing on the Ocean Shipping Reform Act
Sen.John Thune
March 2, 2022
Tweet - "Proud to introduce Summer Mersinger, a South Dakota native nominated to be a @CFTC commissioner, at this morning's @SenateAgGOP hearing. Summer is highly qualified to serve as a commissioner, & I look forward to supporting her nomination."
Sen.John Thune
March 2, 2022
Tweet - "Had productive ag meetings with SD members of @VoiceOfMilk , @SDSoybean , & South Dakota Agricultural and Rural Leadership this afternoon. As always, I value & appreciate their insight & feedback."
Sen.John Thune
March 1, 2022
Costa's Antitrust Bill Answers Biden's Call on Congress for Shipping Reform During State of the Union
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Feb. 24, 2022
Tweet - "Had a good discussion with Yankton community leaders this afternoon at the Dakota Plains Ag Center. Appreciate everyone's feedback and the quick tour."
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 17, 2022
Rounds Joins Tester on Legislation to Halt Brazilian Beef Imports
Sen.Mike Rounds
Feb. 17, 2022
Thune: Biden's Policies Leave South Dakota's Farmers and Ranchers Out to Dry
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 10, 2022
Letter to Hon. Todd Harper, Chairman of the National Credit Union Administration - Sens. Cramer, Hoeven Support Access to Credit for Farmers and Ranchers
Sen.John Thune, ...
Feb. 10, 2022
Letter to Hon. Todd Harper, Chairman of the National Credit Union Administration - Hagerty Joins Bicameral Effort Supporting Access to Credit for Farmers and Ranchers
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Feb. 10, 2022
Letter to Hon. Todd Harper, Chairman of the National Credit Union Administration - Tillis Supports Access to Credit for Farmers and Ranchers
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Feb. 8, 2022
Letter to Hon. Todd Harper, Chairman of the National Credit Union Administration - Hoeven Leads Bicameral Effort Supporting Access to Credit for Farmers and Ranchers
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Feb. 4, 2022
Tweet - "Spoke with @sdsoybean about my support for biofuels, the effects of inflation on ag, and my recently introduced shipping reform bill. It would improve access to shipping containers and help expand foreign markets for S.D. soybeans & other goods."
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 4, 2022
Rounds Issues Statement on JBS Price Fixing Settlement
Sen.Mike Rounds
Feb. 2, 2022
Thune Questions Panel on Meatpacking Industry's Control Over Beef Processing Capacity and Supply
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 28, 2022
Tweet: Agriculture is the lifeblood & economic engine of South Dakota. That's why supporting farmers and ranchers is a top priority for me. I spoke about my commitment to SD ag at tonight's @NewsCenter1 Boots & Suits dinner.
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 26, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - Lofgren, Panetta, Costa & Bipartisan Colleagues Urge Biden Admin to Take Further Action to Ease Supply Chain Problems, Allow American Farmers to Fairly Compete Globally
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Jan. 13, 2022
Letter to Hon. Katherine Tai, US Trade Representative, and Hon. Tom Vilsack, US Secretary of Agriculture - Rep. Mann Urges U.S. to Hold India Accountable on Trade
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Dec. 21, 2021
Letter to Hon. Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State; Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Visa Processing to Address Farm Labor Shortages
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Dec. 17, 2021
SOUTH DAKOTA CATTLE GROUPS SUPPORT JOHNSON'S "CATTLE CONTRACT LIBRARY"
Rep.Dusty Johnson
Dec. 16, 2021
Letter to Hon. Jerome Powell, Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, Hon. Jelena McWilliams, Chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Hon. Michael Hsu, Acting Comptroller of the Currency, Hon. Todd Harper, Chairman of the National Credit Union Administration, and Hon. Glen Smith, Chairman of the Farm Credit Administration - As Inflation Soars, Thune, Boozman Lead Colleagues in Standing up for Farmers and Ranchers
Sen.John Thune, ...
Dec. 14, 2021
Tweet - "Great to catch up with Krystil Smit, executive director of @SDFarmBureau . We talked about everything from priorities for the next farm bill to ways to help ensure our cattle producers get a fair shake from meatpackers."
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 10, 2021
Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Luján, Thune Lead Fight For Cattle Producers, Demand Halt of Brazilian Fresh Beef Imports
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Dec. 8, 2021
JOHNSON'S "CATTLE CONTRACT LIBRARY" PASSES THE U.S. HOUSE
Rep.Dusty Johnson
Dec. 7, 2021
Rounds Submits Comment to Protect Integrity of Meat and Poultry Product Labeling Standards
Sen.Mike Rounds
Dec. 7, 2021
Tweet - "The admin's failed attempt to play both sides of this issue means another gut punch to the biofuel industry. Attempting to soften the blow of today's announcement with a slight increase in future volumes & delayed congressional assistance for biofuels from @USDA falls very short."
Sen.John Thune
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