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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 - 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 - 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 - 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 Rounds Issues Statement on JBS Price Fixing Settlement Sen. Mike Rounds
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. 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 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. 7, 2021 Rounds Submits Comment to Protect Integrity of Meat and Poultry Product Labeling Standards Sen. Mike Rounds
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. 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. 24, 2021 Tweet - "Grateful for the folks at Union Gospel Mission in Sioux Falls. They work hard every day for those in need. I was honored to be able to hear about their plans for the future and help serve lunch with the staff and volunteers today." 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 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. 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. 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. 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. 22, 2021 Rounds, Heinrich Introduce Indian Buffalo Management Act Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 22, 2021 Tweet - "Thanks to @SenJohnHoeven & @SenatorLujan for supporting my bill on mandatory country of origin labeling for beef. Consumers deserve transparency about where their beef comes from, and American ranchers should get credit for raising the best beef in the world. #MCOOL" Sen. John Thune
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. 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. 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 - "Transparency in beef labeling benefits both our producers and consumers & it is just common sense. Thanks to @SenatorTester, @SenatorRounds, & @SenBooker for joining me in this fight." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 23, 2021 Tweet - "The current beef labeling system in this country allows imported beef that is neither born nor raised in the U.S., but simply finished here, to be labeled as a product of the U.S.A. This process is unfair to cattle producers and misleading for consumers." 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. 9, 2021 Tweet - "Spoke at the Stockgrowers convention in Spearfish about my new bill to reinstate mandatory country of origin labeling on beef products, & I updated folks on my fight against Dems' disastrous double death tax, which would make it harder for family operations to be passed down." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 8, 2021 Bipartisan American Beef Labeling Act Would Reinstate Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling Sen. John Thune
Sept. 8, 2021 Rounds, Thune, Colleagues Announce Bipartisan American Beef Labeling Act to Reinstate Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
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
Sept. 8, 2021 Tweet - "You know exactly where your t-shirt was made when you check the tag or label. Is it too much to ask for the same level of certainty with the beef you feed your family? My bipartisan bill would reinstate mandatory country of origin labeling for beef. (special character)" Sen. John Thune
Aug. 13, 2021 Rounds Submits Comment Opposing NCBA's Attempt to Eliminate "Product of USA" Label Sen. Mike Rounds
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 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 Thune: Democrats Try to Have it Both Ways on the Double Death Tax 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. 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 - "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. 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 28, 2021 Klobuchar, Smith, Thune, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Authorize Emergency Haying During Drought Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
July 28, 2021 U.S. Senators Tina Smith, John Thune Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Allow Emergency Haying During Severe Drought Sen. John Thune, ...
July 28, 2021 Rounds, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Provide Needed Flexibility for Emergency CRP Haying Sen. Mike Rounds
July 28, 2021 Opening Statement: Republican Leader Dusty Johnson Livestock and Foreign Agriculture Subcommittee Hearing: State of the Beef Supply Chain: Shocks, Recovery, and Rebuilding Rep. Dusty Johnson
July 27, 2021 Tweet - "The pandemic could have been worse if we had widespread food shortages. Thankfully American farmers & ranchers showed up day in and day out, to keep fresh food on our grocery store shelves. Now, as a thank you for their efforts, Dems want to increase taxes on family-owned farms." Sen. John Thune
July 27, 2021 Thune, Smith, Johnson, Craig Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Provide Needed Flexibility for Emergency Crp Haying Rep. Dusty Johnson
July 27, 2021 Thune, Smith, Johnson, Craig Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Provide Needed Flexibility for Emergency CRP Haying Sen. John Thune
July 23, 2021 Tweet - "(special character) Following my request, the Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing next week on potential manipulation in the beef market. South Dakota producers deserve answers, and this is an important development in our effort to hold the packing industry accountable." Sen. John Thune
July 22, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Senate Republicans Urge Biden to Abandon Plan to Impose Capital Gains Tax on Family-owned Farms and Businesses Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
July 22, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Hoeven Joins Senate GOP Caucus in Urging President Biden Not to Increase Taxes on Farmers and Ranchers Sen. John Thune, ...
July 21, 2021 Tweet - "Family-owned businesses, farms, & ranches shouldn't pay the price for Dems' wild spending spree. Every single Senate Republican joined me in urging President Biden to abandon plans to raise taxes on these hardworking Americans. (special character)" Sen. John Thune
Date Title Politician
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 - 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 - 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 - 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 Rounds Issues Statement on JBS Price Fixing Settlement Sen.Mike Rounds
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. 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 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. 7, 2021 Rounds Submits Comment to Protect Integrity of Meat and Poultry Product Labeling Standards Sen.Mike Rounds
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. 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. 24, 2021 Tweet - "Grateful for the folks at Union Gospel Mission in Sioux Falls. They work hard every day for those in need. I was honored to be able to hear about their plans for the future and help serve lunch with the staff and volunteers today." 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 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. 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. 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. 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. 22, 2021 Rounds, Heinrich Introduce Indian Buffalo Management Act Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 22, 2021 Tweet - "Thanks to @SenJohnHoeven & @SenatorLujan for supporting my bill on mandatory country of origin labeling for beef. Consumers deserve transparency about where their beef comes from, and American ranchers should get credit for raising the best beef in the world. #MCOOL" Sen.John Thune
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. 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. 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 - "Transparency in beef labeling benefits both our producers and consumers & it is just common sense. Thanks to @SenatorTester, @SenatorRounds, & @SenBooker for joining me in this fight." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 23, 2021 Tweet - "The current beef labeling system in this country allows imported beef that is neither born nor raised in the U.S., but simply finished here, to be labeled as a product of the U.S.A. This process is unfair to cattle producers and misleading for consumers." 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. 9, 2021 Tweet - "Spoke at the Stockgrowers convention in Spearfish about my new bill to reinstate mandatory country of origin labeling on beef products, & I updated folks on my fight against Dems' disastrous double death tax, which would make it harder for family operations to be passed down." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 8, 2021 Bipartisan American Beef Labeling Act Would Reinstate Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling Sen.John Thune
Sept. 8, 2021 Rounds, Thune, Colleagues Announce Bipartisan American Beef Labeling Act to Reinstate Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
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
Sept. 8, 2021 Tweet - "You know exactly where your t-shirt was made when you check the tag or label. Is it too much to ask for the same level of certainty with the beef you feed your family? My bipartisan bill would reinstate mandatory country of origin labeling for beef. (special character)" Sen.John Thune
Aug. 13, 2021 Rounds Submits Comment Opposing NCBA's Attempt to Eliminate "Product of USA" Label Sen.Mike Rounds
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 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 Thune: Democrats Try to Have it Both Ways on the Double Death Tax 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. 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 - "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. 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 28, 2021 Klobuchar, Smith, Thune, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Authorize Emergency Haying During Drought Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
July 28, 2021 U.S. Senators Tina Smith, John Thune Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Allow Emergency Haying During Severe Drought Sen.John Thune, ...
July 28, 2021 Rounds, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Provide Needed Flexibility for Emergency CRP Haying Sen.Mike Rounds
July 28, 2021 Opening Statement: Republican Leader Dusty Johnson Livestock and Foreign Agriculture Subcommittee Hearing: State of the Beef Supply Chain: Shocks, Recovery, and Rebuilding Rep.Dusty Johnson
July 27, 2021 Tweet - "The pandemic could have been worse if we had widespread food shortages. Thankfully American farmers & ranchers showed up day in and day out, to keep fresh food on our grocery store shelves. Now, as a thank you for their efforts, Dems want to increase taxes on family-owned farms." Sen.John Thune
July 27, 2021 Thune, Smith, Johnson, Craig Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Provide Needed Flexibility for Emergency Crp Haying Rep.Dusty Johnson
July 27, 2021 Thune, Smith, Johnson, Craig Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Provide Needed Flexibility for Emergency CRP Haying Sen.John Thune
July 23, 2021 Tweet - "(special character) Following my request, the Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing next week on potential manipulation in the beef market. South Dakota producers deserve answers, and this is an important development in our effort to hold the packing industry accountable." Sen.John Thune
July 22, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Senate Republicans Urge Biden to Abandon Plan to Impose Capital Gains Tax on Family-owned Farms and Businesses Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
July 22, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Hoeven Joins Senate GOP Caucus in Urging President Biden Not to Increase Taxes on Farmers and Ranchers Sen.John Thune, ...
July 21, 2021 Tweet - "Family-owned businesses, farms, & ranches shouldn't pay the price for Dems' wild spending spree. Every single Senate Republican joined me in urging President Biden to abandon plans to raise taxes on these hardworking Americans. (special character)" Sen.John Thune
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