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Rooted in Rural America

they all agree – we need a Farm Bill . Farmers and ranchers want certainty as they plan

U.S. House Passes Farm Bill with Johnson’s Support

contains dozens of Johnson’s priorities that support farmers and ranchers in South Dakota and across America. “Farmers

Transparency for Farmers

March 27, 2026 Weekly Column BIG Update Farmers face many factors that they have no control over. They … introduced the Fertilizer Transparency Act to give farmers accurate, weekly information on fertilizer prices. The United States Department

Johnson Legislation Gives Producers Fertilizer Price Transparency

increase transparency in fertilizer markets and provide farmers with better information on the price of key crop inputs … data would be published weekly to give farmers clearer insight into fertilizer markets. Currently, USDA publishes the data

Strengthening Accountability

Johnson’s remarks BIG Idea South Dakota farmers feed and fuel the world. As I continue my work

Farm Bill Passes Ag Committee with Johnson’s Support

contains dozens of Johnson’s priorities that support farmers and ranchers in South Dakota and across America

Johnson Urges Strong Review of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Railroad Merger

cause prices to go up, affecting everyone from farmers to shippers to consumers,” said Johnson . “For weeks … proposal – I don’t want South Dakota farmers, manufacturers, and shippers left behind.” Background

Johnson, House GOP colleagues send letter to President Trump following reports of potential beef imports from Argentina

affordable, but those efforts should not undermine the farmer and ranchers who put dinner on our tables … administration’s long-term plans. Our farmers and ranchers stand ready to deliver on the President’s America

Johnson, Budzinski Legislation Provides Overdue Base Acre Update

events over the past five years have changed farmers’ inputs and outputs. Updating base acres will help support … farmers.” “The current base acre allocations do not accurately reflect what’s really being planted across the United

Fighting for Farmers

Johnson Secures Tax Relief, Border Security, and Historic Spending Reduction

Ellsworth Air Force Base. Increases support for farmers facing higher costs for fuel, feed, and fertilizer

Johnson Continues Push to Strengthen Ocean Shipping Regulator FMC, Counter China

Ocean shipping is integral to our economy, from farmers to phones, critical minerals to cars. I’m proud

Johnson’s Priorities Included in House Republicans’ Agriculture Reconciliation Package

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, provides relief to farmers, invests in the future of rural America, and prevents … safety net and delivering critical support to the farmers, workers, and communities that keep America fed. These commonsense

Johnson, Thune, Baldwin Reintroduce Legislation to Protect U.S. Dairy Producers

Union has created unfair barriers for America’s farmers to access European markets. For example, they abuse geographical … imposed by foreign competitors have put U.S. dairy farmers at a competitive disadvantage by falsely protecting common names

Johnson Invites Secretary Rollins to South Dakota

experience the traditions and practices of South Dakota farmers and ranchers. “It would be an honor to host … South Dakota to meet some of these hardworking farmers and ranchers,” Johnson wrote . “I would like to invite

Johnson, Riley Introduce Bill to Lower Egg Prices

eggs for consumers, provide relief to poultry farmers, and cut through bureaucratic red tape. “Eggs are an important … Background: Federal regulations from the Obama Administration require farmers to refrigerate eggs immediately after they are laid

Johnson, Ag Trade Caucus Express Commitment to U.S. Ag Trade

communities.” "Over the last four years, American farmers and ranchers lost ground in international markets, moving from … Meat Import Council of America, National Council of Farmer Cooperatives, Fresh Produce Association of the Americas, Sweetener Users

Johnson, Smith Emphasize American Biofuels to New EPA Administrator

prices for consumers, creates new markets for our farmers and helps reduce our energy dependence from foreign countries

Johnson Continues to Chair Panel Overseeing Rural Broadband, Crypto

will work tirelessly to ensure that American farmers, ranchers, and rural communities thrive during this pivotal moment