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Sept. 21, 2019 Tweet - "#USMCA has to get done soon for the good of the country -- not just agriculture, but all sectors of the economy." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 20, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Iowa Delegation, Bipartisan Members Send Letter to EPA on Biofuel Waivers Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Sept. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Today, former @USDA secretaries from the Reagan, Clinton, Bush, & Obama admins all came together to support #USMCA. This isn't a partisan issue. This deal is good for all Americans. It'll create jobs, boost economy, & open markets for ag. @SpeakerPelosi, let's get it done." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Ethanol and biodiesel are central for American agriculture and energy security. We must restore integrity to the RFS. If EPA continues waivers at an unprecedented level, lost gallons must be accounted for going forward. Farmers are counting on this administration to deliver." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 18, 2019 Tweet - "Thanks to American ranchers for all of their hard work and (very importantly) for making sure that we never run out of cheeseburgers! National #CheeseburgerDay" Sen. John Thune
Sept. 11, 2019 Tweet - "Thank you to the folks from @GrowthEnergy for presenting me with the Fueling Growth Award, which recognizes legislators who strongly support the biofuel industry. Biofuels and the ag jobs & communities they support will continue to be a priority for me & for many S.D. producers." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Nebraska is a great neighbor! Thanks to my friend & colleague @SenatorFischer for participating in my field hearing. She has been a champion for broadband and all of the advancements it can bring to the ag community." Sen. John Thune
Aug. 29, 2019 Tweet - "It's important our producers are treated fairly. Glad to hear that @SecretarySonny has directed the @USDA to look into recent beef pricing margins to ensure everyone in the market is playing by the rules." Sen. John Thune
Aug. 9, 2019 It's Always Ag Appreciation Day in South Dakota Sen. John Thune
July 23, 2019 Conaway, Johnson Praise Trump Administration's Proposed Rule to Curb Abuse of SNAP Eligibility Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
June 21, 2019 Tweet - "Just got a call from Dep. Secretary of @USDA Steve Censky. After my urging, @USDA has agreed to move up its mandated date for haying & grazing cover crops on prevent plant acres to Sep. 1. This is great news for SD producers -- the original date of November 1 was far too late." Sen. John Thune
June 21, 2019 Common Sense Wins the Day Sen. John Thune
June 20, 2019 Following Thune's Repeated Requests, USDA to Allow Haying and Grazing on Prevent Plant Cover Crops Prior to USDA-Mandated Late Fall Date Sen. John Thune
June 20, 2019 Johnson Applauds Usda Announcement on Moving Prevent Plant Harvest Date to September 1 St Rep. Dusty Johnson
June 18, 2019 Tweet - "I'm working in the Senate & with the admin to help S.D. farmers: Year-round sale of E15 New markets for U.S. beef/lamb Less regulatory red-tape Expanded rural broadband Up next: Moving up haying & grazing date on prevented plant acres, passing #USMCA, and more" Sen. John Thune
June 10, 2019 Craig, Johnson Introduce Bill to Address Forage Shortages in Disaster Years Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
June 7, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Bill Northey, Under Secretary of Agriculture for Farm Production and Conservation - Thune, Durbin Lead Colleagues in Urging USDA to Expedite Development of Crop Insurance Cover Crop Guidelines Sen. John Thune, ...
June 6, 2019 Tweet - "To South Dakota's farmers and ranchers: I hear you. I know that things have been incredibly tough for you all over the past few years. I know that you're fighting through a lot of challenges. I'm working every day to ensure that you have the support you need to feed the world." Sen. John Thune
June 5, 2019 Executive Calendar Sen. John Thune
June 5, 2019 King, Rounds Push to Relieve Regulations on Interstate Commerce for Local Meat and Poultry Producers Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
June 4, 2019 Rep. Johnson Introduces Bill to Provide Local Beef to Schools Rep. Dusty Johnson
June 4, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - After Hearing Feedback from South Dakota Producers, Rounds Sends Letter to USDA Secretary with Requests for Next Round of "Trade-Aid' Sen. Mike Rounds
May 16, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture - South Dakota Urges USDA to Provide Short Term Relief to Agriculture Producers Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
May 16, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - South Dakota Delegation Urges USDA to Provide Short-Term Relief to Agriculture Producers Sen. John Thune, ...
April 10, 2019 USDA Approves Thune-Led Request for County Approval of Livestock Death Loss Assistance Applications Sen. John Thune
April 5, 2019 I'm Listening Sen. John Thune
April 4, 2019 Letter to Chairman Bishop and Ranking Member Fortenberry - Rep. Emmer Leads Bipartisan Letter to Address Stress in Farm Country Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
April 4, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Thune Urges USDA Secretary to Prioritize Improvements to U.S. Drought Monitor During Farm Bill Implementation Sen. John Thune
April 2, 2019 Letter to Chairman Price and Ranking Member Diaz-Balart - Rep. Spanberger Stands Up for Central Virginia Livestock Producers, Joins Bipartisan Effort to Ease Trucking Regulations on Haulers Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
April 1, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Hoeven Joins Bipartisan Group in Urging Secretary Perdue to Issue Livestock Disaster Payments Promptly Sen. John Thune, ...
March 29, 2019 Letter to Secretary Sonny Perdue - Senators Urge Implementation of Farm Bill Dairy Improvements Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
March 27, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Thune Leads Colleagues in Urging USDA to Provide Timely Livestock Disaster Assistance Following Severe Weather Events Sen. John Thune, ...
March 27, 2019 Letter to Secretary Perdue - Reps. Peterson, Thompson Push Usda on Farm Bill Dairy Program Implementation Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
March 14, 2019 Letter to President Donald Trump - Senator Roberts Leads Group Calling for Certainty for Ag Biotech in China Trade Talks Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
March 14, 2019 Letter to President Trump - Senators Urge POTUS to Take Action on Wheat Exports to Brazil Sen. John Thune, ...
March 14, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer - House Members Defend Agriculture in EU Trade Agreement Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Feb. 26, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Thune, Brown Urge USDA to Prioritize Implementation of Commodity and Conservation Title Programs in the 2018 Farm Bill Sen. John Thune, ...
Jan. 31, 2019 Rep. Dusty Johnson Announces Subcommittee Ranking Member Appointment Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Jan. 31, 2019 Letter to Scott Gottlieb, FDA Commissioner - Brindisi Fights for Dairy Farmers, Leads Bipartisan Effort to Stop Labeling Non-Dairy Products as Milk Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Jan. 24, 2019 Thune Meets With Acting EPA Administrator Sen. John Thune
Jan. 23, 2019 Rep. Dusty Johnson Announces Seat on House Agriculture Committee Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Jan. 23, 2019 Tweet - "Having served on @HouseAgGOP , and now on @SenateAgGOP , I know what an honor it is to defend South Dakota's ag community. Welcome to the committee, Dusty. Looking forward to working with you." Sen. John Thune
Jan. 11, 2019 Thune: Ready to Hit the Ground Running Sen. John Thune
Jan. 8, 2019 Tweet - "Glad @POTUS signed my bill to update and modernize the National Integrated Drought Information System, a tool S.D. farmers and ranchers depend on to stay up-to-date and fully informed on drought conditions in their area." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 20, 2018 Tweet - "Farm bills and agriculture policy in general have historically been areas where Congress could come together and do the hard work America's farmers and ranchers expect. This year was no different." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 19, 2018 Senate Unanimously Approves Thune Bill to Reauthorize Critical Drought Information Program Sen. John Thune
Dec. 14, 2018 When You Defend Agriculture, You Defend South Dakota Sen. John Thune
Dec. 14, 2018 Tweet - "I'm proud to represent South Dakota's farmers and ranchers in Washington, and they're why I left it all on the field when it came to writing and passing the 2018 #FarmBill. More in my column:" Sen. John Thune
Dec. 13, 2018 Tweet - "The 2018 #FarmBill will help give South Dakota farmers and ranchers the flexibility, security, and certainty they want and need." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 11, 2018 Tweet - "Getting a pro-agriculture, pro-farmer #FarmBill to the president has been the goal all along, and with this bipartisan, bicameral compromise, I'm glad we're one step closer to delivering on it. More on my nearly 20 provisions included in the legislation" Sen. John Thune
Date Title Politician
Sept. 21, 2019 Tweet - "#USMCA has to get done soon for the good of the country -- not just agriculture, but all sectors of the economy." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 20, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Iowa Delegation, Bipartisan Members Send Letter to EPA on Biofuel Waivers Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Sept. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Today, former @USDA secretaries from the Reagan, Clinton, Bush, & Obama admins all came together to support #USMCA. This isn't a partisan issue. This deal is good for all Americans. It'll create jobs, boost economy, & open markets for ag. @SpeakerPelosi, let's get it done." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Ethanol and biodiesel are central for American agriculture and energy security. We must restore integrity to the RFS. If EPA continues waivers at an unprecedented level, lost gallons must be accounted for going forward. Farmers are counting on this administration to deliver." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 18, 2019 Tweet - "Thanks to American ranchers for all of their hard work and (very importantly) for making sure that we never run out of cheeseburgers! National #CheeseburgerDay" Sen.John Thune
Sept. 11, 2019 Tweet - "Thank you to the folks from @GrowthEnergy for presenting me with the Fueling Growth Award, which recognizes legislators who strongly support the biofuel industry. Biofuels and the ag jobs & communities they support will continue to be a priority for me & for many S.D. producers." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Nebraska is a great neighbor! Thanks to my friend & colleague @SenatorFischer for participating in my field hearing. She has been a champion for broadband and all of the advancements it can bring to the ag community." Sen.John Thune
Aug. 29, 2019 Tweet - "It's important our producers are treated fairly. Glad to hear that @SecretarySonny has directed the @USDA to look into recent beef pricing margins to ensure everyone in the market is playing by the rules." Sen.John Thune
Aug. 9, 2019 It's Always Ag Appreciation Day in South Dakota Sen.John Thune
July 23, 2019 Conaway, Johnson Praise Trump Administration's Proposed Rule to Curb Abuse of SNAP Eligibility Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
June 21, 2019 Tweet - "Just got a call from Dep. Secretary of @USDA Steve Censky. After my urging, @USDA has agreed to move up its mandated date for haying & grazing cover crops on prevent plant acres to Sep. 1. This is great news for SD producers -- the original date of November 1 was far too late." Sen.John Thune
June 21, 2019 Common Sense Wins the Day Sen.John Thune
June 20, 2019 Following Thune's Repeated Requests, USDA to Allow Haying and Grazing on Prevent Plant Cover Crops Prior to USDA-Mandated Late Fall Date Sen.John Thune
June 20, 2019 Johnson Applauds Usda Announcement on Moving Prevent Plant Harvest Date to September 1 St Rep.Dusty Johnson
June 18, 2019 Tweet - "I'm working in the Senate & with the admin to help S.D. farmers: Year-round sale of E15 New markets for U.S. beef/lamb Less regulatory red-tape Expanded rural broadband Up next: Moving up haying & grazing date on prevented plant acres, passing #USMCA, and more" Sen.John Thune
June 10, 2019 Craig, Johnson Introduce Bill to Address Forage Shortages in Disaster Years Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
June 7, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Bill Northey, Under Secretary of Agriculture for Farm Production and Conservation - Thune, Durbin Lead Colleagues in Urging USDA to Expedite Development of Crop Insurance Cover Crop Guidelines Sen.John Thune, ...
June 6, 2019 Tweet - "To South Dakota's farmers and ranchers: I hear you. I know that things have been incredibly tough for you all over the past few years. I know that you're fighting through a lot of challenges. I'm working every day to ensure that you have the support you need to feed the world." Sen.John Thune
June 5, 2019 Executive Calendar Sen.John Thune
June 5, 2019 King, Rounds Push to Relieve Regulations on Interstate Commerce for Local Meat and Poultry Producers Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
June 4, 2019 Rep. Johnson Introduces Bill to Provide Local Beef to Schools Rep.Dusty Johnson
June 4, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - After Hearing Feedback from South Dakota Producers, Rounds Sends Letter to USDA Secretary with Requests for Next Round of "Trade-Aid' Sen.Mike Rounds
May 16, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture - South Dakota Urges USDA to Provide Short Term Relief to Agriculture Producers Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
May 16, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - South Dakota Delegation Urges USDA to Provide Short-Term Relief to Agriculture Producers Sen.John Thune, ...
April 10, 2019 USDA Approves Thune-Led Request for County Approval of Livestock Death Loss Assistance Applications Sen.John Thune
April 5, 2019 I'm Listening Sen.John Thune
April 4, 2019 Letter to Chairman Bishop and Ranking Member Fortenberry - Rep. Emmer Leads Bipartisan Letter to Address Stress in Farm Country Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
April 4, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Thune Urges USDA Secretary to Prioritize Improvements to U.S. Drought Monitor During Farm Bill Implementation Sen.John Thune
April 2, 2019 Letter to Chairman Price and Ranking Member Diaz-Balart - Rep. Spanberger Stands Up for Central Virginia Livestock Producers, Joins Bipartisan Effort to Ease Trucking Regulations on Haulers Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
April 1, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Hoeven Joins Bipartisan Group in Urging Secretary Perdue to Issue Livestock Disaster Payments Promptly Sen.John Thune, ...
March 29, 2019 Letter to Secretary Sonny Perdue - Senators Urge Implementation of Farm Bill Dairy Improvements Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
March 27, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Thune Leads Colleagues in Urging USDA to Provide Timely Livestock Disaster Assistance Following Severe Weather Events Sen.John Thune, ...
March 27, 2019 Letter to Secretary Perdue - Reps. Peterson, Thompson Push Usda on Farm Bill Dairy Program Implementation Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
March 14, 2019 Letter to President Donald Trump - Senator Roberts Leads Group Calling for Certainty for Ag Biotech in China Trade Talks Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
March 14, 2019 Letter to President Trump - Senators Urge POTUS to Take Action on Wheat Exports to Brazil Sen.John Thune, ...
March 14, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer - House Members Defend Agriculture in EU Trade Agreement Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Feb. 26, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Thune, Brown Urge USDA to Prioritize Implementation of Commodity and Conservation Title Programs in the 2018 Farm Bill Sen.John Thune, ...
Jan. 31, 2019 Rep. Dusty Johnson Announces Subcommittee Ranking Member Appointment Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Jan. 31, 2019 Letter to Scott Gottlieb, FDA Commissioner - Brindisi Fights for Dairy Farmers, Leads Bipartisan Effort to Stop Labeling Non-Dairy Products as Milk Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Jan. 24, 2019 Thune Meets With Acting EPA Administrator Sen.John Thune
Jan. 23, 2019 Rep. Dusty Johnson Announces Seat on House Agriculture Committee Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Jan. 23, 2019 Tweet - "Having served on @HouseAgGOP , and now on @SenateAgGOP , I know what an honor it is to defend South Dakota's ag community. Welcome to the committee, Dusty. Looking forward to working with you." Sen.John Thune
Jan. 11, 2019 Thune: Ready to Hit the Ground Running Sen.John Thune
Jan. 8, 2019 Tweet - "Glad @POTUS signed my bill to update and modernize the National Integrated Drought Information System, a tool S.D. farmers and ranchers depend on to stay up-to-date and fully informed on drought conditions in their area." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 20, 2018 Tweet - "Farm bills and agriculture policy in general have historically been areas where Congress could come together and do the hard work America's farmers and ranchers expect. This year was no different." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 19, 2018 Senate Unanimously Approves Thune Bill to Reauthorize Critical Drought Information Program Sen.John Thune
Dec. 14, 2018 When You Defend Agriculture, You Defend South Dakota Sen.John Thune
Dec. 14, 2018 Tweet - "I'm proud to represent South Dakota's farmers and ranchers in Washington, and they're why I left it all on the field when it came to writing and passing the 2018 #FarmBill. More in my column:" Sen.John Thune
Dec. 13, 2018 Tweet - "The 2018 #FarmBill will help give South Dakota farmers and ranchers the flexibility, security, and certainty they want and need." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 11, 2018 Tweet - "Getting a pro-agriculture, pro-farmer #FarmBill to the president has been the goal all along, and with this bipartisan, bicameral compromise, I'm glad we're one step closer to delivering on it. More on my nearly 20 provisions included in the legislation" Sen.John Thune
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