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Politician
Dec. 11, 2018
Tweet - "Glad the Senate overwhelmingly voted to approve the bipartisan #FarmBill. Read more on my nearly 20 provisions included in the bill."
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 11, 2018
Tweet - "Big step in the #FarmBill process today. Couldn't have done it without these two by my side. This is Ryan's first farm bill and my fourth, but Lynn has us beat with six. Grateful for all they've done for the S.D. ag community."
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 11, 2018
House and Senate to Vote on Bipartisan Farm Bill Compromise
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 11, 2018
Senate Approves Bipartisan Farm Bill, Includes Nearly 20 Thune-Authored Provisions
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 30, 2018
Tweet - "With the signing of the #USMCA, we're one step closer to strengthening our trading relationship with two countries that South Dakota's farmers and ranchers depend on to export a significant portion of their products."
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 29, 2018
Tweet - "As the president heads to #G20, @SenatorRounds and I urged him to prioritize the restoring of U.S. soybean market access in China ahead of his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping."
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 29, 2018
Tweet - "As the president heads to #G20, @SenatorRounds and I urged him to prioritize the restoring of U.S. soybean market access in China ahead of his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping."
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 29, 2018
Letter to President Donald Trump - Thune, Rounds Urge President to Reopen U.S. Soybean Exports to China
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Nov. 15, 2018
Thankful for the Opportunity to Work for South Dakota in the Senate
Sen. Mike Rounds
Nov. 9, 2018
Fueling South Dakota's Economy
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 9, 2018
Tweet - "There are a lot of things worth fighting for, and I've found that many of the biggest, most consequential fights of my legislative career have revolved around South Dakota's agriculture industry. More on my fight for the year-round sale of E15"
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 26, 2018
Delivering Results
Sen. Mike Rounds
Oct. 12, 2018
Tweet - "South Dakota's farmers and ranchers are some of the hardest working and humble people I know, and they do important work to help feed the world. We should thank them every day, but especially today on #NationalFarmersDay. Thank you for all you do!"
Sen. John Thune
July 20, 2018
Tweet - "As a farm-state senator who proudly serves on @SenateAgGOP and @GOPSenFinance, which plays a key role in U.S. trade policy, defending and supporting the agriculture community will always be one of my top priorities in the U.S. Senate. My column"
Sen. John Thune
July 20, 2018
Defending South Dakota's Farmers and Ranchers
Sen. John Thune
July 11, 2018
Letter to President Donald Trump - Delegation Urges President to Prioritize U.S. Agriculture During Trade Negotiations
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
July 11, 2018
Tweet - "Today I joined @SenatorRounds and @RepKristiNoem to urge the president to prioritize U.S. agriculture, South Dakota's top industry, in trade negotiations. Agriculture cannot afford to bear the brunt of the burden in global trade disputes."
Sen. John Thune
July 11, 2018
Tweet - "Today I joined @SenatorRounds and @RepKristiNoem to urge the president to prioritize U.S. agriculture, South Dakota's top industry, in trade negotiations. Agriculture cannot afford to bear the brunt of the burden in global trade disputes."
Sen. John Thune
July 6, 2018
One Step Closer to the President's Desk
Sen. John Thune
June 28, 2018
Tweet - "Today's passage of #FarmBill18 is a big win for South Dakota farmers and ranchers. Read more on my provisions included in the bill."
Sen. John Thune
June 28, 2018
Agriculture improvement Act of 2018
Sen. Mike Rounds
June 28, 2018
Senate-Passed Farm Bill Includes One Dozen Thune-Authored Provisions
Sen. John Thune
June 27, 2018
Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018
Sen. John Thune
June 27, 2018
Tweet - "Glad @SenateCommerce approved my bill to strengthen and improve the Cooperative Observer Program to support state-coordinated programs that provide data for the Drought Monitor and other weather services that help S.D. farmers and ranchers."
Sen. John Thune
June 27, 2018
Tweet - "#FarmBill18 includes my Soil Health and Income Protection Program initiative, a voluntary program that would provide a short-term option to conserve acreage while protecting farm income."
Sen. John Thune
June 26, 2018
Tweet - "Agriculture isn't just part of the South Dakota way of life -- it is the South Dakota way of life. #FarmBill18"
Sen. John Thune
June 26, 2018
Bipartisan Group of Senators Introduce Proposal to Provide Greater Flexibility to Agriculture Transporters
Sen. John Thune, ...
June 25, 2018
Letter to the Honorable Pat Roberts, Chairman for the Senate Committe on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and the Honorable Debbie Stabenow - Feinstein, Cantwell, King Join Bipartisan Call for Increased Funding for Agriculture Export Programs
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
June 15, 2018
"So God Made a Farmer"
Sen. John Thune
June 14, 2018
Tweet - "Thune withdrew his amendment after receiving assurances from Roberts and Stabenow that they would work with him to incorporate some [of] his CRP proposals into the bill when it goes before the full Senate "
Sen. John Thune
June 13, 2018
Tweet - "Glad to see the #FarmBill passed the Agriculture Committee. Our bipartisan bill includes big wins for South Dakota farmers and ranchers, and I look forward to working with my colleagues to get this important legislation passed by the full Senate."
Sen. John Thune
June 13, 2018
Bipartisan Farm Bill With Multiple Thune Provisions Heads to Full Senate
Sen. John Thune
June 8, 2018
Tweet - "The draft @SenateAgGOP #FarmBill has been released, and I'm glad to see they've incorporated several of my #ThuneFarmBill proposals. I'm looking forward to working with my colleagues to further strengthen it and get a pro-farmer, pro-ag farm bill to @POTUS as soon as possible."
Sen. John Thune
June 8, 2018
Big Wins for the American People
Sen. John Thune
June 8, 2018
Senate Farm Bill Unveiled, Includes Multiple Thune Provisions and Initiatives
Sen. John Thune
May 30, 2018
Tweet - "After spending the last 15 months introducing multiple individual #FarmBill proposals, I'm looking forward to working with my colleagues to get a pro-agriculture farm bill on the president's desk this fall. More info on my #ThuneFarmBill effort -->"
Sen. John Thune
May 25, 2018
Strengthening the U.S. Drought Monitor
Sen. John Thune
May 23, 2018
After Hearing Constituents' Concerns, Thune Introduces Legislation to Improve Accuracy of U.S. Drought Monitor
Sen. John Thune
May 23, 2018
Tweet - "After hearing concerns from farmers and ranchers in S.D., I introduced legislation that would improve precipitation monitoring and increase the accuracy of the U.S. Drought Monitor, which is used to trigger @USDA livestock disaster and insurance programs."
Sen. John Thune
May 22, 2018
Sens. Smith, Jones, Rounds Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Rural Health Care
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 11, 2018
Opening New Markets for South Dakota Producers
Sen. Mike Rounds
May 10, 2018
Rounds, King Introduce Bill to Allow Local Meat and Poultry Products to be Sold Across State Lines
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 4, 2018
Tweet - "Thune is also emphasizing the Soil Health and Income Protection Program, or SHIPP, a newer, shorter-term program that could be an alternative to CRP, which isn't an option for many farmers." More info on my proposal here --> https://www.thune.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=FD8E0720-1AFC-4329-9359-9DCF5290522D #ThuneFarmBill"
Sen. John Thune
April 25, 2018
Thune, Brown Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve the Agriculture Risk Coverage Program
Sen. John Thune, ...
April 25, 2018
Tweet - "Read about my tenth #ThuneFarmBill proposal that would make much-needed improvements to the Agriculture Risk Coverage program to help improve its safety net potential for S.D. farmers."
Sen. John Thune
April 24, 2018
Following Thune's Request, USDA Will Provide More Adequate and Timely Livestock Assistance for Ranchers Affected by Recent Storms
Sen. John Thune
April 19, 2018
Letter to Hon. Pat Roberts, Chairman of the Senate Agriculture Committee and the Hon. Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Committee - Klobuchar, Cornyn Urge Senate Agriculture Committee to Authorize an Animal Disease and Disaster Response Program in the 2018 Farm Bill
Sen. John Thune, ...
April 18, 2018
Thune Statement on House Farm Bill Advancing to House Floor
Sen. John Thune
April 16, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, U.S. Department of Agriculture - Thune Requests Adequate and Timely Livestock Assistance from USDA for Ranchers Affected by Recent Winter Storms
Sen. John Thune
April 13, 2018
Tweet - "Glad to see the @HouseAgNews #FarmBill contains several proposals I've advocated for in the legislation I've been rolling out for more than one year now. This is an important step in getting a pro-ag farm bill on the president's desk on time."
Sen. John Thune
Date
Title
Politician
Dec. 11, 2018
Tweet - "Glad the Senate overwhelmingly voted to approve the bipartisan #FarmBill. Read more on my nearly 20 provisions included in the bill."
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 11, 2018
Tweet - "Big step in the #FarmBill process today. Couldn't have done it without these two by my side. This is Ryan's first farm bill and my fourth, but Lynn has us beat with six. Grateful for all they've done for the S.D. ag community."
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 11, 2018
House and Senate to Vote on Bipartisan Farm Bill Compromise
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 11, 2018
Senate Approves Bipartisan Farm Bill, Includes Nearly 20 Thune-Authored Provisions
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 30, 2018
Tweet - "With the signing of the #USMCA, we're one step closer to strengthening our trading relationship with two countries that South Dakota's farmers and ranchers depend on to export a significant portion of their products."
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 29, 2018
Tweet - "As the president heads to #G20, @SenatorRounds and I urged him to prioritize the restoring of U.S. soybean market access in China ahead of his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping."
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 29, 2018
Tweet - "As the president heads to #G20, @SenatorRounds and I urged him to prioritize the restoring of U.S. soybean market access in China ahead of his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping."
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 29, 2018
Letter to President Donald Trump - Thune, Rounds Urge President to Reopen U.S. Soybean Exports to China
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Nov. 15, 2018
Thankful for the Opportunity to Work for South Dakota in the Senate
Sen.Mike Rounds
Nov. 9, 2018
Fueling South Dakota's Economy
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 9, 2018
Tweet - "There are a lot of things worth fighting for, and I've found that many of the biggest, most consequential fights of my legislative career have revolved around South Dakota's agriculture industry. More on my fight for the year-round sale of E15"
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 26, 2018
Delivering Results
Sen.Mike Rounds
Oct. 12, 2018
Tweet - "South Dakota's farmers and ranchers are some of the hardest working and humble people I know, and they do important work to help feed the world. We should thank them every day, but especially today on #NationalFarmersDay. Thank you for all you do!"
Sen.John Thune
July 20, 2018
Tweet - "As a farm-state senator who proudly serves on @SenateAgGOP and @GOPSenFinance, which plays a key role in U.S. trade policy, defending and supporting the agriculture community will always be one of my top priorities in the U.S. Senate. My column"
Sen.John Thune
July 20, 2018
Defending South Dakota's Farmers and Ranchers
Sen.John Thune
July 11, 2018
Letter to President Donald Trump - Delegation Urges President to Prioritize U.S. Agriculture During Trade Negotiations
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
July 11, 2018
Tweet - "Today I joined @SenatorRounds and @RepKristiNoem to urge the president to prioritize U.S. agriculture, South Dakota's top industry, in trade negotiations. Agriculture cannot afford to bear the brunt of the burden in global trade disputes."
Sen.John Thune
July 11, 2018
Tweet - "Today I joined @SenatorRounds and @RepKristiNoem to urge the president to prioritize U.S. agriculture, South Dakota's top industry, in trade negotiations. Agriculture cannot afford to bear the brunt of the burden in global trade disputes."
Sen.John Thune
July 6, 2018
One Step Closer to the President's Desk
Sen.John Thune
June 28, 2018
Tweet - "Today's passage of #FarmBill18 is a big win for South Dakota farmers and ranchers. Read more on my provisions included in the bill."
Sen.John Thune
June 28, 2018
Agriculture improvement Act of 2018
Sen.Mike Rounds
June 28, 2018
Senate-Passed Farm Bill Includes One Dozen Thune-Authored Provisions
Sen.John Thune
June 27, 2018
Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018
Sen.John Thune
June 27, 2018
Tweet - "Glad @SenateCommerce approved my bill to strengthen and improve the Cooperative Observer Program to support state-coordinated programs that provide data for the Drought Monitor and other weather services that help S.D. farmers and ranchers."
Sen.John Thune
June 27, 2018
Tweet - "#FarmBill18 includes my Soil Health and Income Protection Program initiative, a voluntary program that would provide a short-term option to conserve acreage while protecting farm income."
Sen.John Thune
June 26, 2018
Tweet - "Agriculture isn't just part of the South Dakota way of life -- it is the South Dakota way of life. #FarmBill18"
Sen.John Thune
June 26, 2018
Bipartisan Group of Senators Introduce Proposal to Provide Greater Flexibility to Agriculture Transporters
Sen.John Thune, ...
June 25, 2018
Letter to the Honorable Pat Roberts, Chairman for the Senate Committe on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and the Honorable Debbie Stabenow - Feinstein, Cantwell, King Join Bipartisan Call for Increased Funding for Agriculture Export Programs
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
June 15, 2018
"So God Made a Farmer"
Sen.John Thune
June 14, 2018
Tweet - "Thune withdrew his amendment after receiving assurances from Roberts and Stabenow that they would work with him to incorporate some [of] his CRP proposals into the bill when it goes before the full Senate "
Sen.John Thune
June 13, 2018
Tweet - "Glad to see the #FarmBill passed the Agriculture Committee. Our bipartisan bill includes big wins for South Dakota farmers and ranchers, and I look forward to working with my colleagues to get this important legislation passed by the full Senate."
Sen.John Thune
June 13, 2018
Bipartisan Farm Bill With Multiple Thune Provisions Heads to Full Senate
Sen.John Thune
June 8, 2018
Tweet - "The draft @SenateAgGOP #FarmBill has been released, and I'm glad to see they've incorporated several of my #ThuneFarmBill proposals. I'm looking forward to working with my colleagues to further strengthen it and get a pro-farmer, pro-ag farm bill to @POTUS as soon as possible."
Sen.John Thune
June 8, 2018
Big Wins for the American People
Sen.John Thune
June 8, 2018
Senate Farm Bill Unveiled, Includes Multiple Thune Provisions and Initiatives
Sen.John Thune
May 30, 2018
Tweet - "After spending the last 15 months introducing multiple individual #FarmBill proposals, I'm looking forward to working with my colleagues to get a pro-agriculture farm bill on the president's desk this fall. More info on my #ThuneFarmBill effort -->"
Sen.John Thune
May 25, 2018
Strengthening the U.S. Drought Monitor
Sen.John Thune
May 23, 2018
After Hearing Constituents' Concerns, Thune Introduces Legislation to Improve Accuracy of U.S. Drought Monitor
Sen.John Thune
May 23, 2018
Tweet - "After hearing concerns from farmers and ranchers in S.D., I introduced legislation that would improve precipitation monitoring and increase the accuracy of the U.S. Drought Monitor, which is used to trigger @USDA livestock disaster and insurance programs."
Sen.John Thune
May 22, 2018
Sens. Smith, Jones, Rounds Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Rural Health Care
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 11, 2018
Opening New Markets for South Dakota Producers
Sen.Mike Rounds
May 10, 2018
Rounds, King Introduce Bill to Allow Local Meat and Poultry Products to be Sold Across State Lines
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 4, 2018
Tweet - "Thune is also emphasizing the Soil Health and Income Protection Program, or SHIPP, a newer, shorter-term program that could be an alternative to CRP, which isn't an option for many farmers." More info on my proposal here --> https://www.thune.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=FD8E0720-1AFC-4329-9359-9DCF5290522D #ThuneFarmBill"
Sen.John Thune
April 25, 2018
Thune, Brown Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve the Agriculture Risk Coverage Program
Sen.John Thune, ...
April 25, 2018
Tweet - "Read about my tenth #ThuneFarmBill proposal that would make much-needed improvements to the Agriculture Risk Coverage program to help improve its safety net potential for S.D. farmers."
Sen.John Thune
April 24, 2018
Following Thune's Request, USDA Will Provide More Adequate and Timely Livestock Assistance for Ranchers Affected by Recent Storms
Sen.John Thune
April 19, 2018
Letter to Hon. Pat Roberts, Chairman of the Senate Agriculture Committee and the Hon. Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Committee - Klobuchar, Cornyn Urge Senate Agriculture Committee to Authorize an Animal Disease and Disaster Response Program in the 2018 Farm Bill
Sen.John Thune, ...
April 18, 2018
Thune Statement on House Farm Bill Advancing to House Floor
Sen.John Thune
April 16, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, U.S. Department of Agriculture - Thune Requests Adequate and Timely Livestock Assistance from USDA for Ranchers Affected by Recent Winter Storms
Sen.John Thune
April 13, 2018
Tweet - "Glad to see the @HouseAgNews #FarmBill contains several proposals I've advocated for in the legislation I've been rolling out for more than one year now. This is an important step in getting a pro-ag farm bill on the president's desk on time."
Sen.John Thune
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