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March 8, 2021 Letter to Honorable Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Grassley, Klobuchar Lead Colleagues In Calling On USDA To Assist Biofuels Industry Sen. John Thune, ...
March 3, 2021 South Dakota, Wyoming Delegations Urge U.S. Forest Service to Reconsider Recommendation to Reduce Timber Sale Program at Black Hills National Forest Rep. Dusty Johnson
March 3, 2021 House Biofuels Caucus Announces Two New Bills to Grow Biofuels Markets Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
March 2, 2021 Letter to Hon. Michael Khouri, Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission - Feinstein, Thune, Klobuchar, Colleagues Urge Investigation of Potential Violations by Ocean Carriers Sen. John Thune, ...
March 1, 2021 Thune Reintroduces Bill to Prioritize H-2B Visa Allocation to Low Unemployment States Sen. John Thune
Feb. 25, 2021 Agriculture Sen. John Thune
Feb. 24, 2021 Baldwin, Hoeven Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Alleviate Feed Shortages for Farmer and Ranchers Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Feb. 24, 2021 Tweet - "COVID challenged our nation's food supply chain & highlighted vulnerabilities. Viable processing facilities are few & far between, making it hard for ranchers to get meat to consumers. I just reintro'd my Strengthening Local Processing Act to help improve access to processing." Sen. John Thune
Feb. 23, 2021 Bipartisan, Bicameral FEEDD Act Provides Forage Grazing Flexibility for Farmers & Ranchers Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Feb. 23, 2021 Pingreem Fortenberry, Thune, Merkley Introduce Legislation to Expand & Strengthen Local Meat Processing Capabilities Sen. John Thune, ...
Feb. 22, 2021 Tweet - "Great news for biofuels. Small refinery exemptions have undermined the RFS and this critical market for our farmers. This is top of the list for getting biofuels back on track." Sen. John Thune
Feb. 17, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury, and Tami Perriello, Acting Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Rep. Kind, Sens. Baldwin and Thune, Lead Bipartisan Push to Make More Farmers and Ranchers Eligible for Paycheck Protection Program Loans Sen. John Thune, ...
Feb. 17, 2021 Letter to Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury; and Hon. Tami Perriello, Acting Administrator of Small Business Administration - Baldwin, Thune, Kind Lead Bipartisan Push to make More Farmers and Ranchers Eligible for Paycheck Protection Program Loans Sen. John Thune, ...
Feb. 12, 2021 Letter to Robert Fairweather, Acting Director of the Department of Agriculture - Rounds, Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Withdraw USDA Rule Harming Sheep, Goat Industries Sen. Mike Rounds
Feb. 3, 2021 Rounds Discusses MCOOL and Ethanol with Ag Secretary Nominee Sen. Mike Rounds
Jan. 31, 2021 Rounds, King Reintroduce Legislation Allowing Local Meat and Poultry Products to be Sold Across State Lines Sen. Mike Rounds
Jan. 29, 2021 King, Rounds Reintroduce Legislation Allowing Local Meat and Poultry Products to be Sold Across State Lines Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Jan. 28, 2021 Johnson & Cuellar: State Inspected Meat Should be Sold Online Rep. Dusty Johnson
Jan. 26, 2021 Tweet - "Right. I discussed COOL with @USDA Secretary nominee Tom Vilsack & Trade Rep nominee Katherine Tai when we spoke on the phone. I've worked closely with multiple admins to help our producers. I'll keep working with USDA & USTR to fight for SD ag." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 28, 2020 Grabbing the Bull by the Horns Sen. Mike Rounds
Dec. 18, 2020 Thune, Merkley, Collins, and King Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support America's Small Food Processors Sen. John Thune, ...
Dec. 1, 2020 Letter to Honorable Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and Honorable Charles Schumer, Minority Leader - Portman, Wyden Lead Bipartisan Letter Urging Passage of Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 16, 2020 Happy National School Lunch Week Rep. Dusty Johnson
Oct. 2, 2020 The PRICE is Right Rep. Dusty Johnson
Oct. 1, 2020 Rounds Introduces Bill to Reform NRCS to Better Serve South Dakota Farmers, Ranchers and Landowners Sen. Mike Rounds
Oct. 1, 2020 Johnson Introduces Sweeping Cattle Reform Bill Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Sept. 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Republican Leader of the House, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Democratic Leader of the Senate - Brownley, Welch Lead Bipartisan Letter to Protect American Farmers and U.S. Food Supply Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Sept. 25, 2020 Weekly Windup Rep. Dusty Johnson
Sept. 23, 2020 Tweet - "When Republicans saw Dems had left key ag funding out of the CR, we demanded it be fixed. It's been a hard year for farmers/ranchers: low commodity prices, bad weather, difficulties w/ markets, and -- of course -- #COVID. Very glad we were able to get this funding back in the bill." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Speaker Pelosi has withheld vital CCC funding from the House govt funding bill -- reneging on the previous bipartisan agreement. This $ would go toward helping American farmers hit hard by the pandemic, feeding children who normally rely on school lunches, & other vital areas." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 18, 2020 Tweet - "Good to see this admin supporting American farmers & ranchers. The @USDA announced second round of vital #CFAP $ to help producers hit hard by #COVID19. At the beginning of #COVID19, there was concern over food shortages. We have our f&r to thank for these fears not coming true." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 18, 2020 Johnson Statement on CFAP Announcement Rep. Dusty Johnson
Sept. 18, 2020 Tweet - "I couldn't agree more. @DepSecSteve is an old friend and colleague of mine and one of the best advocates for the American ag community. We spoke just this morning about providing additional relief funding to farmers & ranchers impacted by #COVID19. I thank him for his service." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 14, 2020 Delegation Applauds Environmental Protection Agency Decision to Deny "Gap-Year' Small Refinery Exemption Petitions Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Sept. 9, 2020 Tweet - "As I informed the @EPA back in June, any so-called "gap SREs" will only worsen challenges for biofuels and our farmers. The administration would be right to fully reject these petitions." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Had a great time at the South Dakota State Fair in Huron today visiting with South Dakotans, touring the exhibits, and meeting with the SD pork producers." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Newhouse Joins Call to Include Wheat Growers in USDA Coronavirus Aid Program Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Sept. 2, 2020 Letter to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue - Crapo, Risch Call for Wheat Grower Assistance Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Aug. 25, 2020 Letter to The Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of The Dept. of Agriculture, and The Hon. Robert Lighthizer, United States Trade Representative - U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Tina Smith Lead Bipartisan Group in Calling for Enforcement of Usmca Dairy Provisions Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Aug. 23, 2020 South Dakota War College - US Senator John Thune's Weekly Column: A Little Bit of Commonsense Goes a Long Way Sen. John Thune
Aug. 17, 2020 Rounds: Earlier Start Date for Haying, Grazing and Chopping of Cover Crops Will Help South Dakota Farmers and Ranchers Prepare for Fall and Winter Season Sen. Mike Rounds
Aug. 17, 2020 Following Thune-Johnson Request, USDA Provides Flexibility for Harvesting and Grazing Cover Crops on Prevented Plant Acres Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Aug. 17, 2020 Letter to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue - Capito, Colleagues Urge Flexibility for School Meals Sen. John Thune, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, U.S. Trade Representative, and the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Reps. Kind, Reed, Peterson, Thompson, Brindisi, Fulcher, Torres Small, Gonzalez Lead Letter Calling on the Administration to Implement USMCA Enforcement Measures to Support Dairy Industry Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Aug. 7, 2020 Capital Journal - OPINION: Safeguarding South Dakota's top industry Sen. John Thune
Aug. 6, 2020 Tweet - "Just intro'd a bill with @SenatorRounds @ChuckGrassley & @SenJoniErnst to require @EPA to use current greenhouse gas modeling for biofuels. Biofuels & efficient farming reduce lifecycle emissions. Accurate modeling will help support export opportunities." Sen. John Thune
Aug. 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Costa, Rouzer, Peterson, Conaway Lead Letter to USDA Requesting Aid for Sheep, Lamb Producers Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
July 30, 2020 Tweet - "No, these aren't magic beans. If you randomly receive seeds in the mail, contact the @SDAgriculture (https://sdda.sd.gov). Do not open, plant, or discard the seeds, and keep the packing intact." Sen. John Thune
July 30, 2020 Tweet - "Countries shouldn't be able to "own" generic food names like parmesan & feta. This puts made-in-America products at a disadvantage. That's why 50+ of my colleagues joined my letter to @USTradeRep & @SecretarySonny urging them to prioritize this issue in trade negotiations." Sen. John Thune
July 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Makan Delrahim, Assistant U.S. Attorney General - Barrasso Joins Letter Asking Justice Dept. to Investigate Meat Processing-Plant Merger Sen. John Thune, ...
Date Title Politician
March 8, 2021 Letter to Honorable Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Grassley, Klobuchar Lead Colleagues In Calling On USDA To Assist Biofuels Industry Sen.John Thune, ...
March 3, 2021 South Dakota, Wyoming Delegations Urge U.S. Forest Service to Reconsider Recommendation to Reduce Timber Sale Program at Black Hills National Forest Rep.Dusty Johnson
March 3, 2021 House Biofuels Caucus Announces Two New Bills to Grow Biofuels Markets Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
March 2, 2021 Letter to Hon. Michael Khouri, Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission - Feinstein, Thune, Klobuchar, Colleagues Urge Investigation of Potential Violations by Ocean Carriers Sen.John Thune, ...
March 1, 2021 Thune Reintroduces Bill to Prioritize H-2B Visa Allocation to Low Unemployment States Sen.John Thune
Feb. 25, 2021 Agriculture Sen.John Thune
Feb. 24, 2021 Baldwin, Hoeven Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Alleviate Feed Shortages for Farmer and Ranchers Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Feb. 24, 2021 Tweet - "COVID challenged our nation's food supply chain & highlighted vulnerabilities. Viable processing facilities are few & far between, making it hard for ranchers to get meat to consumers. I just reintro'd my Strengthening Local Processing Act to help improve access to processing." Sen.John Thune
Feb. 23, 2021 Bipartisan, Bicameral FEEDD Act Provides Forage Grazing Flexibility for Farmers & Ranchers Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Feb. 23, 2021 Pingreem Fortenberry, Thune, Merkley Introduce Legislation to Expand & Strengthen Local Meat Processing Capabilities Sen.John Thune, ...
Feb. 22, 2021 Tweet - "Great news for biofuels. Small refinery exemptions have undermined the RFS and this critical market for our farmers. This is top of the list for getting biofuels back on track." Sen.John Thune
Feb. 17, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury, and Tami Perriello, Acting Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Rep. Kind, Sens. Baldwin and Thune, Lead Bipartisan Push to Make More Farmers and Ranchers Eligible for Paycheck Protection Program Loans Sen.John Thune, ...
Feb. 17, 2021 Letter to Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury; and Hon. Tami Perriello, Acting Administrator of Small Business Administration - Baldwin, Thune, Kind Lead Bipartisan Push to make More Farmers and Ranchers Eligible for Paycheck Protection Program Loans Sen.John Thune, ...
Feb. 12, 2021 Letter to Robert Fairweather, Acting Director of the Department of Agriculture - Rounds, Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Withdraw USDA Rule Harming Sheep, Goat Industries Sen.Mike Rounds
Feb. 3, 2021 Rounds Discusses MCOOL and Ethanol with Ag Secretary Nominee Sen.Mike Rounds
Jan. 31, 2021 Rounds, King Reintroduce Legislation Allowing Local Meat and Poultry Products to be Sold Across State Lines Sen.Mike Rounds
Jan. 29, 2021 King, Rounds Reintroduce Legislation Allowing Local Meat and Poultry Products to be Sold Across State Lines Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Jan. 28, 2021 Johnson & Cuellar: State Inspected Meat Should be Sold Online Rep.Dusty Johnson
Jan. 26, 2021 Tweet - "Right. I discussed COOL with @USDA Secretary nominee Tom Vilsack & Trade Rep nominee Katherine Tai when we spoke on the phone. I've worked closely with multiple admins to help our producers. I'll keep working with USDA & USTR to fight for SD ag." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 28, 2020 Grabbing the Bull by the Horns Sen.Mike Rounds
Dec. 18, 2020 Thune, Merkley, Collins, and King Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support America's Small Food Processors Sen.John Thune, ...
Dec. 1, 2020 Letter to Honorable Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and Honorable Charles Schumer, Minority Leader - Portman, Wyden Lead Bipartisan Letter Urging Passage of Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 16, 2020 Happy National School Lunch Week Rep.Dusty Johnson
Oct. 2, 2020 The PRICE is Right Rep.Dusty Johnson
Oct. 1, 2020 Rounds Introduces Bill to Reform NRCS to Better Serve South Dakota Farmers, Ranchers and Landowners Sen.Mike Rounds
Oct. 1, 2020 Johnson Introduces Sweeping Cattle Reform Bill Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Sept. 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Republican Leader of the House, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Democratic Leader of the Senate - Brownley, Welch Lead Bipartisan Letter to Protect American Farmers and U.S. Food Supply Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Sept. 25, 2020 Weekly Windup Rep.Dusty Johnson
Sept. 23, 2020 Tweet - "When Republicans saw Dems had left key ag funding out of the CR, we demanded it be fixed. It's been a hard year for farmers/ranchers: low commodity prices, bad weather, difficulties w/ markets, and -- of course -- #COVID. Very glad we were able to get this funding back in the bill." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Speaker Pelosi has withheld vital CCC funding from the House govt funding bill -- reneging on the previous bipartisan agreement. This $ would go toward helping American farmers hit hard by the pandemic, feeding children who normally rely on school lunches, & other vital areas." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 18, 2020 Tweet - "Good to see this admin supporting American farmers & ranchers. The @USDA announced second round of vital #CFAP $ to help producers hit hard by #COVID19. At the beginning of #COVID19, there was concern over food shortages. We have our f&r to thank for these fears not coming true." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 18, 2020 Johnson Statement on CFAP Announcement Rep.Dusty Johnson
Sept. 18, 2020 Tweet - "I couldn't agree more. @DepSecSteve is an old friend and colleague of mine and one of the best advocates for the American ag community. We spoke just this morning about providing additional relief funding to farmers & ranchers impacted by #COVID19. I thank him for his service." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 14, 2020 Delegation Applauds Environmental Protection Agency Decision to Deny "Gap-Year' Small Refinery Exemption Petitions Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Sept. 9, 2020 Tweet - "As I informed the @EPA back in June, any so-called "gap SREs" will only worsen challenges for biofuels and our farmers. The administration would be right to fully reject these petitions." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Had a great time at the South Dakota State Fair in Huron today visiting with South Dakotans, touring the exhibits, and meeting with the SD pork producers." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Newhouse Joins Call to Include Wheat Growers in USDA Coronavirus Aid Program Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Sept. 2, 2020 Letter to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue - Crapo, Risch Call for Wheat Grower Assistance Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Aug. 25, 2020 Letter to The Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of The Dept. of Agriculture, and The Hon. Robert Lighthizer, United States Trade Representative - U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Tina Smith Lead Bipartisan Group in Calling for Enforcement of Usmca Dairy Provisions Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Aug. 23, 2020 South Dakota War College - US Senator John Thune's Weekly Column: A Little Bit of Commonsense Goes a Long Way Sen.John Thune
Aug. 17, 2020 Rounds: Earlier Start Date for Haying, Grazing and Chopping of Cover Crops Will Help South Dakota Farmers and Ranchers Prepare for Fall and Winter Season Sen.Mike Rounds
Aug. 17, 2020 Following Thune-Johnson Request, USDA Provides Flexibility for Harvesting and Grazing Cover Crops on Prevented Plant Acres Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Aug. 17, 2020 Letter to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue - Capito, Colleagues Urge Flexibility for School Meals Sen.John Thune, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, U.S. Trade Representative, and the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Reps. Kind, Reed, Peterson, Thompson, Brindisi, Fulcher, Torres Small, Gonzalez Lead Letter Calling on the Administration to Implement USMCA Enforcement Measures to Support Dairy Industry Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Aug. 7, 2020 Capital Journal - OPINION: Safeguarding South Dakota's top industry Sen.John Thune
Aug. 6, 2020 Tweet - "Just intro'd a bill with @SenatorRounds @ChuckGrassley & @SenJoniErnst to require @EPA to use current greenhouse gas modeling for biofuels. Biofuels & efficient farming reduce lifecycle emissions. Accurate modeling will help support export opportunities." Sen.John Thune
Aug. 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Costa, Rouzer, Peterson, Conaway Lead Letter to USDA Requesting Aid for Sheep, Lamb Producers Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
July 30, 2020 Tweet - "No, these aren't magic beans. If you randomly receive seeds in the mail, contact the @SDAgriculture (https://sdda.sd.gov). Do not open, plant, or discard the seeds, and keep the packing intact." Sen.John Thune
July 30, 2020 Tweet - "Countries shouldn't be able to "own" generic food names like parmesan & feta. This puts made-in-America products at a disadvantage. That's why 50+ of my colleagues joined my letter to @USTradeRep & @SecretarySonny urging them to prioritize this issue in trade negotiations." Sen.John Thune
July 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Makan Delrahim, Assistant U.S. Attorney General - Barrasso Joins Letter Asking Justice Dept. to Investigate Meat Processing-Plant Merger Sen.John Thune, ...
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