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Feb. 8, 2022 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Portman, Republican Colleagues Remind President Biden That Any New Iran Deal Must Be Submitted to Congress For Approval Sen. John Thune, ...
Feb. 4, 2022 Letter to Hon. Michael Regan , Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, Hon. Michael Conner, Assistant Secretary of Army for Civil Works - Grassley Joins Colleagues In Fight To Stop Resurrection Of Biden-Obama WOTUS Overreach Sen. John Thune, ...
Feb. 4, 2022 Letter to Hon. Michael Regan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and Hon. Michael Connor, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works - Romney Joins Entire Senate Republican Conference in Fight to Stop Resurrection of Biden-Obama WOTUS Overreach Sen. John Thune, ...
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 Letter to Hon. Michael Regan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and Hon. Michael Connor, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works - Hoeven Joins Thune, GOP Senators in Calling for Stop to Biden-Obama WOTUS Overreach Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Feb. 4, 2022 Letter to Hon. Michael Regan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and Hon. Michael Connor, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works - Sens. Cramer, Thune, Colleagues Fight to Stop Resurrection of Biden-Obama WOTUS Overreach Sen. John Thune, ...
Feb. 4, 2022 Rounds Issues Statement on JBS Price Fixing Settlement Sen. Mike Rounds
Feb. 3, 2022 Letter to Hon. Michael Regan, Administrator EPA; Hon. Michael Connor, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works - Thune Leads Entire Senate Republican Conference in Fight to Stop Resurrection of Biden-Obama WOTUS Overreach Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Feb. 3, 2022 Tweet - "Just led the entire @SenateGOP in fighting to stop the resurrection of the Biden-Obama WOTUS land grab. WOTUS is a textbook example of bureaucratic government overreach that would make everything from prairie potholes to stock ponds subject to burdensome federal regs." Sen. John Thune
Feb. 3, 2022 Letter to Hon. Michael Regan, Administrator of the Environment Protection Agency and Hon. Michael Connor, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works - Portman, Colleagues Fight to Stop Resurrection of Biden-Obama WOTUS Overreach Sen. John Thune, ...
Feb. 2, 2022 Tweet - "Biofuels... -drive rural economic opportunity -lower gas prices -reduce greenhouse gas emissions -increase consumer choice -strengthen our energy security Biden's @EPA must live up to its pledge to restore integrity, stability, & growth to the RFS. My letter to @EPAMichaelRegan 👇🏻" Sen. John Thune
Feb. 1, 2022 Letter to Hon. Michael Regan, Administrator for the Environmental Protection Agency - Duckworth & Durbin Join Klobuchar, Grassley & Bipartisan Group of Colleagues in Letter Urging Biden Administration to Prioritize Renewable Fuel Standard Sen. John Thune, ...
Jan. 31, 2022 Letter to Hon. Michael Regan, Administrator of the EPA - Klobuchar, Grassley Lead Bipartisan Group of Colleagues in Letter Urging Biden Administration to Prioritize Renewable Fuel Standard 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. 28, 2022 Tweet:. @EPAMichaelRegan vowed to get the RFS back on track. Now -- just as farmers are making spring planting decisions -- EPA again kicks the can down the road (on top of proposed weak RVOs). Unless farmers can magically grow EVs, they just don't care. 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. 25, 2022 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - Hinson Calls on Administration to Rescind Executive Order Requiring Federal Agencies to Purchase "Zero Emission" Vehicles 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. 20, 2021 CAPITO, MCMORRIS RODGERS LEAD COLLEAGUES IN FILING AMICUS BRIEF IN PENDING CLEAN AIR ACT SUPREME COURT CASE Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
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. 9, 2021 Letter to Dave Applegate, Acting Director US Geological Survey - SEN. MARSHALL URGES BIDEN ADMINISTRATION TO LIST POTASH AND PHOSPHATE AS CRITICAL MINERALS AMIDST SEVERE FERTILIZER SHORTAGE Sen. John Thune, ...
Dec. 9, 2021 Tweet - "President Biden made his attitude toward conventional energy production clear on day one when he canceled Keystone XL. Since then, his admin has tried to make it more expensive & more difficult to develop our abundant energy resources. No surprise that costs have risen." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 8, 2021 JOHNSON'S "CATTLE CONTRACT LIBRARY" PASSES THE U.S. HOUSE Rep. Dusty Johnson
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
Dec. 2, 2021 Letter to Hon. Zach Ducheneaux, Administrator U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency - Help for MN Livestock Producers Sen. John Thune, ...
Dec. 2, 2021 Tweet - "The @EPA has again missed the deadline for issuing the 2022 RFS blending requirements. Rumored plans to retroactively reduce RVOs would jeopardize the livelihoods of biofuel producers & farmers across the heartland. Producers need certainty NOW. https://rfdtv.com/story/45259950/south-dakota-senator-expresses-disappointment-over-biofuel-blending-obligations" Sen. John Thune
Dec. 1, 2021 Tweet - "Glad to see @USDA is implementing my recommendation to remove the Nov 1 restriction for haying or grazing cover crops on prevented plant acres. This common-sense change will help level the playing field for farmers in northern states like South Dakota." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 30, 2021 Tweet - ". @SecretaryPete , do you mean families who *can afford to* buy electric vehicles? This couldn't be more out of touch. Gas prices are at a 7-yr high and the Biden administration thinks that radical "Green New Deal" policies are the solution." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 22, 2021 Tweet - "It was great meeting with Tim Meagher from Vanguard Hospitality today. We talked about ways to increase opportunities for our farmers and ranchers & the importance of partnerships. Thanks for stopping by." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 19, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Hagerty, Colleagues Press Usda to Drop Vaccine Mandate for Employees, Ensure Timely Services for Farmers and Ranchers Sen. John Thune, ...
Nov. 19, 2021 Tweet - "Glad for the chance to speak at the @SDFarmBureau convention today. I gave an update on how Republicans are sounding the alarm about Democrats' reckless tax-and-spending bill & spoke about goals for the next #FarmBill to support S.D. ag." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 17, 2021 Thune: Democrats' Inflation Will Make Thanksgiving the Most Expensive in History Sen. John Thune
Nov. 17, 2021 Tweet - "We're in for one of the most expensive Thanksgivings ever. Compared to last year… (Money bag)Turkey is up 18% (Chart with upwards trend) Gas prices are at a 7-year high (Warning sign) Cost to heat SD homes is expected to increase 50% to 100% Biden's #BuildBackBroker socialist spending plan would push inflation even higher." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 17, 2021 Tweet - "I had a good meeting with SD farmer & @ASA_Soybeans President Kevin Scott yesterday. Soybeans are a critical crop for South Dakota, and Kevin is a great advocate for soybean farmers and all of SD agriculture." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 16, 2021 Tweet - "Had a surprise guest at my meeting on renewable energy with former @SDGovDaugaard . I told @Max_Scherzer we'll be crossing our fingers for him tomorrow when they announce the #CyYoung winner." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 10, 2021 Tweet - "Had a great time at the Midwest Agriculture Export Summit where I talked with South Dakotans about the upcoming farm bill & answered their questions about my work to support #SDag. Plus, I got to take a look at the new @RosenbauerUS all-electric fire truck." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 28, 2021 Tweet - "Updated folks from the Black Hills Forest Resource Association on my meeting yesterday with @forestservice Chief Randy Moore. I'll continue advocating for proper management of the Black Hills National Forest." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 27, 2021 Tweet - "Met w/ @forestservice Chief Randy Moore to press him on the importance of proactively managing the Black Hills National Forest to maintain forest health & support the local economy. We'll keep pressing on this issue. I appreciate @JohnBoozman & @SenJohnBarrasso joining the effort." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 27, 2021 Tweet - "Met w/ @forestservice Chief Randy Moore to press him on the importance of proactively managing the Black Hills National Forest to maintain forest health & support the local economy. We'll keep pressing on this issue. I appreciate @JohnBoozman & @SenJohnBarrasso joining the effort." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 26, 2021 Tweet - "As energy prices rise, we're again requesting a meeting with @POTUS to advocate for biofuels and their importance to America's energy needs & clean energy goals. @ChuckGrassley @RoyBlunt @JerryMoran @SenatorFischer @SenatorRounds @SenJoniErnst @SenSasse @RogerMarshallMD" Sen. John Thune
Oct. 26, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Thune, Grassley, Colleagues Again Seek Meeting With Biden Admin On Commonsense Biofuel Policies Sen. John Thune, ...
Oct. 26, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Thune, Farm-State Colleagues Renew Request to Advocate for Commonsense Biofuel Policy Sen. John Thune
Oct. 26, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Ernst "Circles Back' on Request for Biden Meeting to Discuss Biofuel as a Clean, Reliable Energy Solution Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 22, 2021 Rounds, Heinrich Introduce Indian Buffalo Management Act Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 21, 2021 Johnson's Cattle Contract Library Passes Agriculture Committee Unanimously Rep. Dusty Johnson
Oct. 20, 2021 Johnson Leads Effort to Provide Pricing Leverage to Cattle Producers Rep. Dusty Johnson
Oct. 20, 2021 Cattle Contract Library Gains Strong Support From Industry Leaders and Cattle Country Rep. Dusty Johnson
Oct. 19, 2021 Tweet - "Utilities in South Dakota are already projecting a 50% to 100% increase for the season. Why? 1. Pres. Biden's war on American energy (starting with canceling Keystone XL day one in office) 2. Inflation (which will get even worse if Dems spend TRILLIONS more)" Sen. John Thune
Oct. 18, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Ernst Calls for Answers from Biden Administration on Delay in Biofuel Assistance Sen. John Thune, ...
Oct. 15, 2021 Tweet - "Ethanol is vital for American agriculture and affordable energy security, and fuels like E15 reduce emissions to protect South Dakota's #CleanAir. Spoke with folks from Dakota Ethanol about our work to support the ethanol industry and the SD farmers who rely on it." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 15, 2021 Tweet - "Received an update on the fall harvest from folks at the SD Soybean Processors in Volga and the Madison Farmer's Elevator in Ramona. Their insight on all things agriculture, from shipping and supply chain to biofuels, help guide my policy proposals." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 30, 2021 Tweet - "Just voted against Tracy Stone-Manning's nomination to lead the @BLMNational . I won't support someone with known ties to eco-terrorism and extremist environmental views to oversee our public lands." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 28, 2021 Letter to Richard Flournoy, Acting Administrator of USDA Risk Management Agency - Sen. Cramer Leads North Dakota, South Dakota CODELs in Advocating for Sunflower Producers' Insurance in Letter to USDA Sen. John Thune, ...
Sept. 23, 2021 Tweet - "Biofuels are a win for consumers & the environment. If these reports are true, the Biden admin should reverse course. Instead of prioritizing electric cars for wealthy elites, they should support an industry powered by hardworking farmers in rural America." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 22, 2021 Rounds, Smith Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Promote Tribal Self-Governance for Federal Food Assistance Programs Sen. Mike Rounds
Sept. 17, 2021 Tweet - "Going once, going twice… Had a good discussion at the Herreid Livestock Auction. South Dakota cattle producers raise the best beef in the world. I'm fighting to get them answers on potential market manipulation by the meatpackers. Producers deserve a fair & transparent market." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 15, 2021 Tweet - "Grocery store beef that's labeled "Made in the USA" may actually come from cattle raised in a foreign country like Mexico. This label is dishonest to consumers & unfair to American cattle producers who actually raise U.S. beef. I have a bill to help fix this." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 8, 2021 Tweet - "These stations -- authorized by legislation I led with @SenatorRounds -- will benefit farmers and ranchers by significantly improving drought & precipitation monitoring across SD. Please consider signing up." Sen. John Thune
Aug. 11, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - ICYMI: Feenstra Urges Biden to Back Off Plan to Cap Like-Kind Exchanges Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Aug. 10, 2021 Thune: Democrats Try to Have it Both Ways on the Double Death Tax Sen. John Thune
Aug. 10, 2021 Tweet - "Our livestock producers have enough on their shoulders without ridiculous regulations written by Washington bureaucrats who've never stepped foot on a farm. I've been fighting against the "cow tax" for years & was glad to see the strong support for our proposal tonight." Sen. John Thune
Aug. 10, 2021 Tweet - "Today is the day. I'll be demanding a vote on my amendment to force Democrats to choose between protecting family-run farms, ranches, and businesses or funding the Dems' reckless tax-and-spending spree on the backs of hardworking Americans." Sen. John Thune
Aug. 10, 2021 Tweet - "Don't know a single multi-billionaire tomato farmer. Family farmers are hardworking Americans who work day in and day out to keep food on our grocery store shelves. They deserve far better than this." Sen. John Thune
Aug. 10, 2021 Tweet - "Dems aren't fooling anyone. They're trying to have it both ways on the double #DeathTax. No sooner did they agree with my proposal to protect family-run farms, ranches, & biz from this onerous tax, they turned around and immediately voted to undermine it. This fight isn't over." Sen. John Thune
Aug. 8, 2021 Tweet - "My @FoxNews op-ed on how Democrats are planning to pay for part of their reckless tax-and-spending spree with a double death tax on family farms and businesses." Sen. John Thune
Aug. 5, 2021 Johnson Applauds USDA Enhancement of Cattle Price Transparency Rep. Dusty Johnson
Aug. 5, 2021 Rounds to Introduce USA Beef Act, Restoring Integrity to "Product of USA" Label Sen. Mike Rounds
Aug. 4, 2021 Thune: Senate Republicans Will Stand With the Middle Class and Oppose Biden's Double Death Tax Sen. John Thune
July 30, 2021 Letter to Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Representative Angie Craig, Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Take Additional Steps to Support Small and Regional Meat & Poultry Processing Facilities Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
July 29, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Fischer, Colleagues to Biden: Biofuels Noticeably Absent From Your Agenda Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
July 29, 2021 Rounds, Rosen Introduce Bipartisan Bill that Would Require Public Disclosure of Highly Toxic Chemicals at Military Installations Sen. Mike Rounds
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Feb. 8, 2022 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Portman, Republican Colleagues Remind President Biden That Any New Iran Deal Must Be Submitted to Congress For Approval Sen.John Thune, ...
Feb. 4, 2022 Letter to Hon. Michael Regan , Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, Hon. Michael Conner, Assistant Secretary of Army for Civil Works - Grassley Joins Colleagues In Fight To Stop Resurrection Of Biden-Obama WOTUS Overreach Sen.John Thune, ...
Feb. 4, 2022 Letter to Hon. Michael Regan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and Hon. Michael Connor, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works - Romney Joins Entire Senate Republican Conference in Fight to Stop Resurrection of Biden-Obama WOTUS Overreach Sen.John Thune, ...
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 Letter to Hon. Michael Regan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and Hon. Michael Connor, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works - Hoeven Joins Thune, GOP Senators in Calling for Stop to Biden-Obama WOTUS Overreach Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Feb. 4, 2022 Letter to Hon. Michael Regan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and Hon. Michael Connor, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works - Sens. Cramer, Thune, Colleagues Fight to Stop Resurrection of Biden-Obama WOTUS Overreach Sen.John Thune, ...
Feb. 4, 2022 Rounds Issues Statement on JBS Price Fixing Settlement Sen.Mike Rounds
Feb. 3, 2022 Letter to Hon. Michael Regan, Administrator EPA; Hon. Michael Connor, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works - Thune Leads Entire Senate Republican Conference in Fight to Stop Resurrection of Biden-Obama WOTUS Overreach Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Feb. 3, 2022 Tweet - "Just led the entire @SenateGOP in fighting to stop the resurrection of the Biden-Obama WOTUS land grab. WOTUS is a textbook example of bureaucratic government overreach that would make everything from prairie potholes to stock ponds subject to burdensome federal regs." Sen.John Thune
Feb. 3, 2022 Letter to Hon. Michael Regan, Administrator of the Environment Protection Agency and Hon. Michael Connor, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works - Portman, Colleagues Fight to Stop Resurrection of Biden-Obama WOTUS Overreach Sen.John Thune, ...
Feb. 2, 2022 Tweet - "Biofuels... -drive rural economic opportunity -lower gas prices -reduce greenhouse gas emissions -increase consumer choice -strengthen our energy security Biden's @EPA must live up to its pledge to restore integrity, stability, & growth to the RFS. My letter to @EPAMichaelRegan 👇🏻" Sen.John Thune
Feb. 1, 2022 Letter to Hon. Michael Regan, Administrator for the Environmental Protection Agency - Duckworth & Durbin Join Klobuchar, Grassley & Bipartisan Group of Colleagues in Letter Urging Biden Administration to Prioritize Renewable Fuel Standard Sen.John Thune, ...
Jan. 31, 2022 Letter to Hon. Michael Regan, Administrator of the EPA - Klobuchar, Grassley Lead Bipartisan Group of Colleagues in Letter Urging Biden Administration to Prioritize Renewable Fuel Standard 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. 28, 2022 Tweet:. @EPAMichaelRegan vowed to get the RFS back on track. Now -- just as farmers are making spring planting decisions -- EPA again kicks the can down the road (on top of proposed weak RVOs). Unless farmers can magically grow EVs, they just don't care. 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. 25, 2022 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - Hinson Calls on Administration to Rescind Executive Order Requiring Federal Agencies to Purchase "Zero Emission" Vehicles 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. 20, 2021 CAPITO, MCMORRIS RODGERS LEAD COLLEAGUES IN FILING AMICUS BRIEF IN PENDING CLEAN AIR ACT SUPREME COURT CASE Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
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. 9, 2021 Letter to Dave Applegate, Acting Director US Geological Survey - SEN. MARSHALL URGES BIDEN ADMINISTRATION TO LIST POTASH AND PHOSPHATE AS CRITICAL MINERALS AMIDST SEVERE FERTILIZER SHORTAGE Sen.John Thune, ...
Dec. 9, 2021 Tweet - "President Biden made his attitude toward conventional energy production clear on day one when he canceled Keystone XL. Since then, his admin has tried to make it more expensive & more difficult to develop our abundant energy resources. No surprise that costs have risen." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 8, 2021 JOHNSON'S "CATTLE CONTRACT LIBRARY" PASSES THE U.S. HOUSE Rep.Dusty Johnson
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
Dec. 2, 2021 Letter to Hon. Zach Ducheneaux, Administrator U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency - Help for MN Livestock Producers Sen.John Thune, ...
Dec. 2, 2021 Tweet - "The @EPA has again missed the deadline for issuing the 2022 RFS blending requirements. Rumored plans to retroactively reduce RVOs would jeopardize the livelihoods of biofuel producers & farmers across the heartland. Producers need certainty NOW. https://rfdtv.com/story/45259950/south-dakota-senator-expresses-disappointment-over-biofuel-blending-obligations" Sen.John Thune
Dec. 1, 2021 Tweet - "Glad to see @USDA is implementing my recommendation to remove the Nov 1 restriction for haying or grazing cover crops on prevented plant acres. This common-sense change will help level the playing field for farmers in northern states like South Dakota." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 30, 2021 Tweet - ". @SecretaryPete , do you mean families who *can afford to* buy electric vehicles? This couldn't be more out of touch. Gas prices are at a 7-yr high and the Biden administration thinks that radical "Green New Deal" policies are the solution." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 22, 2021 Tweet - "It was great meeting with Tim Meagher from Vanguard Hospitality today. We talked about ways to increase opportunities for our farmers and ranchers & the importance of partnerships. Thanks for stopping by." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 19, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Hagerty, Colleagues Press Usda to Drop Vaccine Mandate for Employees, Ensure Timely Services for Farmers and Ranchers Sen.John Thune, ...
Nov. 19, 2021 Tweet - "Glad for the chance to speak at the @SDFarmBureau convention today. I gave an update on how Republicans are sounding the alarm about Democrats' reckless tax-and-spending bill & spoke about goals for the next #FarmBill to support S.D. ag." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 17, 2021 Thune: Democrats' Inflation Will Make Thanksgiving the Most Expensive in History Sen.John Thune
Nov. 17, 2021 Tweet - "We're in for one of the most expensive Thanksgivings ever. Compared to last year… (Money bag)Turkey is up 18% (Chart with upwards trend) Gas prices are at a 7-year high (Warning sign) Cost to heat SD homes is expected to increase 50% to 100% Biden's #BuildBackBroker socialist spending plan would push inflation even higher." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 17, 2021 Tweet - "I had a good meeting with SD farmer & @ASA_Soybeans President Kevin Scott yesterday. Soybeans are a critical crop for South Dakota, and Kevin is a great advocate for soybean farmers and all of SD agriculture." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 16, 2021 Tweet - "Had a surprise guest at my meeting on renewable energy with former @SDGovDaugaard . I told @Max_Scherzer we'll be crossing our fingers for him tomorrow when they announce the #CyYoung winner." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 10, 2021 Tweet - "Had a great time at the Midwest Agriculture Export Summit where I talked with South Dakotans about the upcoming farm bill & answered their questions about my work to support #SDag. Plus, I got to take a look at the new @RosenbauerUS all-electric fire truck." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 28, 2021 Tweet - "Updated folks from the Black Hills Forest Resource Association on my meeting yesterday with @forestservice Chief Randy Moore. I'll continue advocating for proper management of the Black Hills National Forest." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 27, 2021 Tweet - "Met w/ @forestservice Chief Randy Moore to press him on the importance of proactively managing the Black Hills National Forest to maintain forest health & support the local economy. We'll keep pressing on this issue. I appreciate @JohnBoozman & @SenJohnBarrasso joining the effort." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 27, 2021 Tweet - "Met w/ @forestservice Chief Randy Moore to press him on the importance of proactively managing the Black Hills National Forest to maintain forest health & support the local economy. We'll keep pressing on this issue. I appreciate @JohnBoozman & @SenJohnBarrasso joining the effort." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 26, 2021 Tweet - "As energy prices rise, we're again requesting a meeting with @POTUS to advocate for biofuels and their importance to America's energy needs & clean energy goals. @ChuckGrassley @RoyBlunt @JerryMoran @SenatorFischer @SenatorRounds @SenJoniErnst @SenSasse @RogerMarshallMD" Sen.John Thune
Oct. 26, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Thune, Grassley, Colleagues Again Seek Meeting With Biden Admin On Commonsense Biofuel Policies Sen.John Thune, ...
Oct. 26, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Thune, Farm-State Colleagues Renew Request to Advocate for Commonsense Biofuel Policy Sen.John Thune
Oct. 26, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Ernst "Circles Back' on Request for Biden Meeting to Discuss Biofuel as a Clean, Reliable Energy Solution Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 22, 2021 Rounds, Heinrich Introduce Indian Buffalo Management Act Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 21, 2021 Johnson's Cattle Contract Library Passes Agriculture Committee Unanimously Rep.Dusty Johnson
Oct. 20, 2021 Johnson Leads Effort to Provide Pricing Leverage to Cattle Producers Rep.Dusty Johnson
Oct. 20, 2021 Cattle Contract Library Gains Strong Support From Industry Leaders and Cattle Country Rep.Dusty Johnson
Oct. 19, 2021 Tweet - "Utilities in South Dakota are already projecting a 50% to 100% increase for the season. Why? 1. Pres. Biden's war on American energy (starting with canceling Keystone XL day one in office) 2. Inflation (which will get even worse if Dems spend TRILLIONS more)" Sen.John Thune
Oct. 18, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Ernst Calls for Answers from Biden Administration on Delay in Biofuel Assistance Sen.John Thune, ...
Oct. 15, 2021 Tweet - "Ethanol is vital for American agriculture and affordable energy security, and fuels like E15 reduce emissions to protect South Dakota's #CleanAir. Spoke with folks from Dakota Ethanol about our work to support the ethanol industry and the SD farmers who rely on it." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 15, 2021 Tweet - "Received an update on the fall harvest from folks at the SD Soybean Processors in Volga and the Madison Farmer's Elevator in Ramona. Their insight on all things agriculture, from shipping and supply chain to biofuels, help guide my policy proposals." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 30, 2021 Tweet - "Just voted against Tracy Stone-Manning's nomination to lead the @BLMNational . I won't support someone with known ties to eco-terrorism and extremist environmental views to oversee our public lands." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 28, 2021 Letter to Richard Flournoy, Acting Administrator of USDA Risk Management Agency - Sen. Cramer Leads North Dakota, South Dakota CODELs in Advocating for Sunflower Producers' Insurance in Letter to USDA Sen.John Thune, ...
Sept. 23, 2021 Tweet - "Biofuels are a win for consumers & the environment. If these reports are true, the Biden admin should reverse course. Instead of prioritizing electric cars for wealthy elites, they should support an industry powered by hardworking farmers in rural America." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 22, 2021 Rounds, Smith Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Promote Tribal Self-Governance for Federal Food Assistance Programs Sen.Mike Rounds
Sept. 17, 2021 Tweet - "Going once, going twice… Had a good discussion at the Herreid Livestock Auction. South Dakota cattle producers raise the best beef in the world. I'm fighting to get them answers on potential market manipulation by the meatpackers. Producers deserve a fair & transparent market." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 15, 2021 Tweet - "Grocery store beef that's labeled "Made in the USA" may actually come from cattle raised in a foreign country like Mexico. This label is dishonest to consumers & unfair to American cattle producers who actually raise U.S. beef. I have a bill to help fix this." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 8, 2021 Tweet - "These stations -- authorized by legislation I led with @SenatorRounds -- will benefit farmers and ranchers by significantly improving drought & precipitation monitoring across SD. Please consider signing up." Sen.John Thune
Aug. 11, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - ICYMI: Feenstra Urges Biden to Back Off Plan to Cap Like-Kind Exchanges Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Aug. 10, 2021 Thune: Democrats Try to Have it Both Ways on the Double Death Tax Sen.John Thune
Aug. 10, 2021 Tweet - "Our livestock producers have enough on their shoulders without ridiculous regulations written by Washington bureaucrats who've never stepped foot on a farm. I've been fighting against the "cow tax" for years & was glad to see the strong support for our proposal tonight." Sen.John Thune
Aug. 10, 2021 Tweet - "Today is the day. I'll be demanding a vote on my amendment to force Democrats to choose between protecting family-run farms, ranches, and businesses or funding the Dems' reckless tax-and-spending spree on the backs of hardworking Americans." Sen.John Thune
Aug. 10, 2021 Tweet - "Don't know a single multi-billionaire tomato farmer. Family farmers are hardworking Americans who work day in and day out to keep food on our grocery store shelves. They deserve far better than this." Sen.John Thune
Aug. 10, 2021 Tweet - "Dems aren't fooling anyone. They're trying to have it both ways on the double #DeathTax. No sooner did they agree with my proposal to protect family-run farms, ranches, & biz from this onerous tax, they turned around and immediately voted to undermine it. This fight isn't over." Sen.John Thune
Aug. 8, 2021 Tweet - "My @FoxNews op-ed on how Democrats are planning to pay for part of their reckless tax-and-spending spree with a double death tax on family farms and businesses." Sen.John Thune
Aug. 5, 2021 Johnson Applauds USDA Enhancement of Cattle Price Transparency Rep.Dusty Johnson
Aug. 5, 2021 Rounds to Introduce USA Beef Act, Restoring Integrity to "Product of USA" Label Sen.Mike Rounds
Aug. 4, 2021 Thune: Senate Republicans Will Stand With the Middle Class and Oppose Biden's Double Death Tax Sen.John Thune
July 30, 2021 Letter to Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Representative Angie Craig, Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Take Additional Steps to Support Small and Regional Meat & Poultry Processing Facilities Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
July 29, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Fischer, Colleagues to Biden: Biofuels Noticeably Absent From Your Agenda Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
July 29, 2021 Rounds, Rosen Introduce Bipartisan Bill that Would Require Public Disclosure of Highly Toxic Chemicals at Military Installations Sen.Mike Rounds
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