Senator John Thune Advocates for South Dakota Farmers and Ranchers, Pushes for Farm Bill Passage
U.S. Senator John Thune has been actively engaging with farmers and ranchers across South Dakota, emphasizing the critical role of agriculture in the state's economy. He has participated in various agricultural forums, including discussions with ranchers in Bison, grain elevator operators in Lemmon, and events at the Brown County Fair, Dakotafest, and Sioux Falls. These conversations are informing his legislative efforts in Washington, particularly concerning the farm bill. Thune highlighted that a five-year farm bill, which includes over 100 bipartisan provisions, was considered by the Senate Agriculture Committee. He expressed disappointment that political disagreements prevented its advancement to the Senate floor, but affirmed that work continues to pass the legislation. Key priorities within this farm bill, informed by his discussions with South Dakota producers, include the CRP Flexibility and Improvement Act, which would allow grazing on all Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) acres and increase paym... 
