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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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