Farm bill should be something you can ‘count on,’ delegates say

Janelle Atyeo
Aug 18, 2022
Aug 18, 2022

Farm Bill panel — Rep. Dusty Johnson, Sen. John Thune and Sen. Mike Rounds discuss the farm bill in a panel led by American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall, left, Wednesday, Aug. 17 at Dakotafest in Mithcell.
Tri-State Neighbor photo by Janelle Atyeo

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rafting a farm bill that works for farmers, keeps them in business through generations and ensures a plentiful food supply is the priority for South Dakota’s Congressional delegation.

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Janelle is editor of the Tri-State Neighbor, covering South Dakota, southwestern Minnesota, northwestern Iowa and northeastern Nebraska. Reach her at jatyeo@tristateneighbor.com or follow on Twitter @JLNeighbor.