South Dakota Farmers Union

A new wave of federal direct assistance to ag producers offering relief at a time prices are low, and inputs are high. But some of the state’s industry leaders worry it signals a shift farmers won’t like.

With President Donald Trump threatening tariffs on both Mexico and Canada, there are big implications on South Dakota’s agricultural economy.

The South Dakota Farmers Union is saying it helped secure a win for U.S. Cattle Producers in a settlement with one of the nation’s largest meat-packing companies.

Potential tariffs and a shakeup in federal government concerns many farmers and ranchers. The national debate was brought to South Dakota at the recent annual Farmer’s Union conference. Speakers addressed the new administration and a growing need for produce.

Two South Dakota agriculture organizations are watching potential upcoming tariffs closely. President-elect Donald Trump is vowing tariffs on goods imported into the country. Both groups remember Trump’s trade war during his first administration.

Referred Law 21 on the ballot for South Dakota citizens to decide the path forward with carbon pipelines.

The Farm Bill is on the table this year in DC, and advocates from ranch country are making their voices heard. That’s why the state Farmers Union, among others from across the country, hosted a fly-in to DC.

The South Dakota Famer’s Union opens a new agricultural building at the Brown County Fair.

The U.S. Department of Justice has announced an expansion of resources to address antitrust issues in agriculture.

While kids may celebrate the end of the school year and envision lazy summer days, one summer camp—now in its 90th year—keeps kids active and engaged.