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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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