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March 23, 2020 Tweet - "Our farmers and ranchers are doing their part to keep the grocery shelves stocked and food on our tables. We need to do our part and provide the resources necessary to support them." Sen. John Thune
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "I had a call with @SecretarySonny Perdue about this issue on Friday. I'm glad to see that @USDA is listening closely to our producers. The cattle markets are really hurting in states like South Dakota. All options should be on the table." Sen. John Thune
March 19, 2020 Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security, and Eugene Scalia, Secretary of Labor - Bipartisan, Bicameral Effort to Help Protect Domestic Food Supply During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
March 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General, and the Hon. Makan Delrahim, Assistant Attorney General - Daines Calls On DOJ to Investigate Price-Fixing, Market Manipulation Within Cattle Market and Meatpacking Industry Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
March 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Sen. Tillis, Rep. Johnson Urge USDA to Protect Nation's Food Supply During Coronavirus Outbreak Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
March 12, 2020 Thune, Stabenow Introduce Legislation to Provide Flexibility for Harvesting and Grazing Cover Crops on Prevented Plant Acres Sen. John Thune, ...
March 10, 2020 Letter to Robert Lighthizer, US Trade Representative - Womack Calls for Level Playing Field for U.S. Poultry Producers in U.K. Trade Negotiations Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
March 6, 2020 Johnson Commends USDA Plan To Move Forward With Labeling Changes Rep. Dusty Johnson
Feb. 28, 2020 Tweet - ". @USDA just received a letter from me and fellow senators who are concerned about the agency's decision to lift a ban on Brazilian beef. There are serious concerns about safety standards." Sen. John Thune
Feb. 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - Thune Leads Bipartisan Group of Senators in Expressing Concerns with USDA's Decision to Lift Brazilian Beef Ban Sen. John Thune, ...
Feb. 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jerome Powell, Chair of the Federal Reserve, the Hon. Jelena McWilliams, Chair of the Board of Directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Hon. Joseph Otting, Comptroller of the Currency, and the Hon. Rodney Hood, Chairman of the National Credit Union Administration - Thune, Baldwin Urge Financial Regulators to Ensure the Agriculture Industry has Adequate Access to Capital Sen. John Thune, ...
Feb. 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mindy M. Brashears, Deputy Under Secretary for Food Safety at the U.S. Department of Agriculture - Johnson Questions Brazilian Beef Imports Rep. Dusty Johnson
Feb. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Thanks to @SDSHCoalition , @sdsoybean , @sdcorn , and @usda for the words of support for my conservation pilot program, #SHIPP. The program is similar to the popular CRP but with a shorter commitment for SD farmers." Sen. John Thune
Feb. 24, 2020 USDA Announces Thune-Authored Conservation Pilot Program to Begin in South Dakota, Other Prairie Pothole Region States Sen. John Thune
Feb. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Through the years, I've had the opportunity to meet with so many impressive members of the @NationalFFA . Agriculture is the lifeblood of South Dakota. The @SD_FFA and chapters across the country are helping develop our future #ag leaders. Happy National FFA Week." Sen. John Thune
Feb. 21, 2020 Argus Leader - South Dakota-Inspired Conservation Program Set to Begin Sen. John Thune
Feb. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Happy to announce on #SoilHealthAwarenessDay that sign-up for my new @USDA conservation pilot program -- the Soil Health and Income Protection Program (SHIPP), which was inspired by feedback from SD producers -- is expected to open soon. More in my column" Sen. John Thune
Feb. 14, 2020 Argus Leader - A Tale of Two Economies Sen. John Thune
Feb. 11, 2020 Tweet - "Thanks to GOP economic policies, more Americans are working, & the economy is thriving. While the larger economy continues to surge, our ag economy is still lagging behind. #USMCA was an important step, but I'm continuing to work on policies to help SD's farmers and ranchers." Sen. John Thune
Feb. 11, 2020 Tweet - "The economy is thriving, but there's always more we can do -- especially for our farmers & ranchers. It's time for us to turn the page on partisanship and focus on what really matters: continuing to pursue pro-growth policies that create more opportunities for the American people." Sen. John Thune
Feb. 7, 2020 Tweet - "The January #JobsReport shows the best monthly private-sector gain in nearly 5 years -- nearly twice what was expected. Once again, the economy is smashing expectations thanks to GOP policies. More help on the way for the ag economy w/ policies like #USMCA." Sen. John Thune
Jan. 30, 2020 Soto, Johnson Introduce Bill to Ensure Clear Meat Processing and Labeling Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Jan. 29, 2020 Tweet - "It's done. After * more than a year* of GOP & stakeholders pushing Dems in the House to stop delaying #USMCA, the agreement has finally crossed the finish line and been signed into law. This modernized deal will help open markets for our farmers & ranchers who feed the world." Sen. John Thune
Jan. 24, 2020 Tweet - "South Dakota producers have an inherent interest in responsible stewardship of their water and land. With its new rule, @EPA rolled back the overreaching Obama-era WOTUS rule. EPA listened to our farmers and ranchers, and it shows." Sen. John Thune
Jan. 23, 2020 Western Caucus: President Trump Keeps Promise to Redefine WOTUS Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Date Title Politician
March 23, 2020 Tweet - "Our farmers and ranchers are doing their part to keep the grocery shelves stocked and food on our tables. We need to do our part and provide the resources necessary to support them." Sen.John Thune
March 22, 2020 Tweet - "I had a call with @SecretarySonny Perdue about this issue on Friday. I'm glad to see that @USDA is listening closely to our producers. The cattle markets are really hurting in states like South Dakota. All options should be on the table." Sen.John Thune
March 19, 2020 Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security, and Eugene Scalia, Secretary of Labor - Bipartisan, Bicameral Effort to Help Protect Domestic Food Supply During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
March 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General, and the Hon. Makan Delrahim, Assistant Attorney General - Daines Calls On DOJ to Investigate Price-Fixing, Market Manipulation Within Cattle Market and Meatpacking Industry Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
March 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Sen. Tillis, Rep. Johnson Urge USDA to Protect Nation's Food Supply During Coronavirus Outbreak Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
March 12, 2020 Thune, Stabenow Introduce Legislation to Provide Flexibility for Harvesting and Grazing Cover Crops on Prevented Plant Acres Sen.John Thune, ...
March 10, 2020 Letter to Robert Lighthizer, US Trade Representative - Womack Calls for Level Playing Field for U.S. Poultry Producers in U.K. Trade Negotiations Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
March 6, 2020 Johnson Commends USDA Plan To Move Forward With Labeling Changes Rep.Dusty Johnson
Feb. 28, 2020 Tweet - ". @USDA just received a letter from me and fellow senators who are concerned about the agency's decision to lift a ban on Brazilian beef. There are serious concerns about safety standards." Sen.John Thune
Feb. 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - Thune Leads Bipartisan Group of Senators in Expressing Concerns with USDA's Decision to Lift Brazilian Beef Ban Sen.John Thune, ...
Feb. 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jerome Powell, Chair of the Federal Reserve, the Hon. Jelena McWilliams, Chair of the Board of Directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Hon. Joseph Otting, Comptroller of the Currency, and the Hon. Rodney Hood, Chairman of the National Credit Union Administration - Thune, Baldwin Urge Financial Regulators to Ensure the Agriculture Industry has Adequate Access to Capital Sen.John Thune, ...
Feb. 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mindy M. Brashears, Deputy Under Secretary for Food Safety at the U.S. Department of Agriculture - Johnson Questions Brazilian Beef Imports Rep.Dusty Johnson
Feb. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Thanks to @SDSHCoalition , @sdsoybean , @sdcorn , and @usda for the words of support for my conservation pilot program, #SHIPP. The program is similar to the popular CRP but with a shorter commitment for SD farmers." Sen.John Thune
Feb. 24, 2020 USDA Announces Thune-Authored Conservation Pilot Program to Begin in South Dakota, Other Prairie Pothole Region States Sen.John Thune
Feb. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Through the years, I've had the opportunity to meet with so many impressive members of the @NationalFFA . Agriculture is the lifeblood of South Dakota. The @SD_FFA and chapters across the country are helping develop our future #ag leaders. Happy National FFA Week." Sen.John Thune
Feb. 21, 2020 Argus Leader - South Dakota-Inspired Conservation Program Set to Begin Sen.John Thune
Feb. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Happy to announce on #SoilHealthAwarenessDay that sign-up for my new @USDA conservation pilot program -- the Soil Health and Income Protection Program (SHIPP), which was inspired by feedback from SD producers -- is expected to open soon. More in my column" Sen.John Thune
Feb. 14, 2020 Argus Leader - A Tale of Two Economies Sen.John Thune
Feb. 11, 2020 Tweet - "Thanks to GOP economic policies, more Americans are working, & the economy is thriving. While the larger economy continues to surge, our ag economy is still lagging behind. #USMCA was an important step, but I'm continuing to work on policies to help SD's farmers and ranchers." Sen.John Thune
Feb. 11, 2020 Tweet - "The economy is thriving, but there's always more we can do -- especially for our farmers & ranchers. It's time for us to turn the page on partisanship and focus on what really matters: continuing to pursue pro-growth policies that create more opportunities for the American people." Sen.John Thune
Feb. 7, 2020 Tweet - "The January #JobsReport shows the best monthly private-sector gain in nearly 5 years -- nearly twice what was expected. Once again, the economy is smashing expectations thanks to GOP policies. More help on the way for the ag economy w/ policies like #USMCA." Sen.John Thune
Jan. 30, 2020 Soto, Johnson Introduce Bill to Ensure Clear Meat Processing and Labeling Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Jan. 29, 2020 Tweet - "It's done. After * more than a year* of GOP & stakeholders pushing Dems in the House to stop delaying #USMCA, the agreement has finally crossed the finish line and been signed into law. This modernized deal will help open markets for our farmers & ranchers who feed the world." Sen.John Thune
Jan. 24, 2020 Tweet - "South Dakota producers have an inherent interest in responsible stewardship of their water and land. With its new rule, @EPA rolled back the overreaching Obama-era WOTUS rule. EPA listened to our farmers and ranchers, and it shows." Sen.John Thune
Jan. 23, 2020 Western Caucus: President Trump Keeps Promise to Redefine WOTUS Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
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