Sen. Thune Issues Commentary: Working for South Dakota Farmers and Ranchers
July 17, 2026
July 17, 2026
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following commentary:
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Working for South Dakota Farmers and Ranchers
Agriculture is a way of life. It's a tough way of life, but it's the lifeblood of South Dakota. As I've talked with farmers and ranchers in our state these last few years, I've heard about the challenges they have been facing; higher input costs, lower commodity prices, natural disasters, and diseas . . .
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Working for South Dakota Farmers and Ranchers
Agriculture is a way of life. It's a tough way of life, but it's the lifeblood of South Dakota. As I've talked with farmers and ranchers in our state these last few years, I've heard about the challenges they have been facing; higher input costs, lower commodity prices, natural disasters, and diseas . . .