(Washington, DC) — South Dakota farmers and ranchers are making their voices heard at the nation’s capital this week, pushing for action on agriculture policy with the farm bill now two years overdue. Producers say uncertainty, tariffs, and lost markets are squeezing their bottom lines. Some like Lyman County farmer David Reis are also calling for mandatory country-of-origin labeling on beef. Soybean farmer Chad Johnson from Groton says low prices and trade wars with China are leaving many farmers selling at a loss. Key issues like rural broadband and price supports remain unresolved as lawmakers debate whether even a scaled-down “skinny” farm bill will pass anytime soon.
