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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. 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
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. 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. 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
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
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 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
Date
Title
Politician
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. 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
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. 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. 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
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
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 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
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