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Department of Labor to 'Re-propose' Farm Child Labor Rules
February 1, 2012
The U.S. Department of Labor today announced that they will "re-propose" rules governing youth workers on farms and ranches because of the comments individuals and organizations made on the merits of the proposed rules. Several lawmakers in Washington also weighed in and urged the department to abandon certain rules that would hurt agriculture.
Read More...SDFU Youth Visit Pierre for Two-Year Achievement Award Trip
January 30, 2012
South Dakota young people from across the state returned home from Pierre this week with a better understanding of their government. The group visited the Capital City as participants in the South Dakota Farmers Union's Senior Youth Legislative Award Trip.
Read More...Krebs, Fargen Receive Outstanding Legislative Leader Awards
January 24, 2012
Two South Dakota lawmakers have been honored for their work in the state Legislature on behalf of the agriculture industry. Sen. Shantel Krebs, R-Renner, and Rep. Mitch Fargen, D-Flandreau, are the recipients of the Outstanding Legislative Leader Award from South Dakota Farmers Union for the 2011 session. The two lawmakers were honored during the Farmers Union’s Legislative Day activities in Pierre Tuesday, Jan. 24.
Read More...Farmers Union Legislative Day at the Capitol Jan. 24
January 20, 2012
South Dakota Farmers Union (SDFU) members from across the state will travel to Pierre Tuesday, Jan. 24, for the organization’s annual Legislative Day. It's a chance for SDFU members to witness the process their lawmakers go through during the legislative session, and it gives them an opportunity to talk with their elected representatives about the issues that are important to them.
Read More...South Dakota Farmers Union Foundation Awards $1,500 in Scholarships
January 10, 2012
South Dakota Farmers Union has awarded three $500 scholarships to children of South Dakota Farmers Union members.
Read More...County Councilors Pass Resolutions, Set Policy Changes
January 4, 2012
Farmers Union leaders from across the state gathered in Huron Jan. 4 for the annual County Councilors meeting.
Read More...Farmers Union County Councilors to Meet Today
January 4, 2012
Dozens of Farmers Union leaders from across the state will gather in Huron at the South Dakota Farmers Union state office for the annual County Councilors meeting today.
Read More...Panel Approves Ethanol Blender Pump Incentives in South Dakota
December 20, 2011
Consumers are the winners under a new rule passed today by the South Dakota State Legislature’s Interim Rules Review Committee, according to South Dakota Farmers Union (SDFU) President Doug Sombke. The panel voted to give fuel retailers the chance to apply for grants to offset the cost of installing ethanol blender pumps. The pumps, which cost about $10,000 more than a traditional gasoline pump, dispense fuel with blends from E10 (10 percent ethanol), to E20, E30, and higher up to an E85 blend.
Read More...USDA to Create Advisory Board for Native American Agriculture Issues
December 16, 2011
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced the establishment of a special advisory board to help USDA officials ensure Native Americans participate in and benefit from USDA programs. The board is being put in place as part of the Keepseagle settlement.
Read More...South Dakota Senators Stand up for COOL
December 15, 2011
Portions of the country of origin labeling (COOL) law passed in the 2008 farm bill were validated by a World Trade Organization (WTO) ruling in November which held that the United States has the right to label foods so that consumers can know where the meat products they buy come from. But the WTO’s Dispute Settlement Panel (DSP) ruling doesn’t go far enough, according to South Dakota Farmers Union (SDFU) President Doug Sombke.
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