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• Passage would mark the first farm bill since a 2008 deal. That expired in 2012 but was extended until last September.
• Johnson, Mack and Doug Sombke, president of the South Dakota Farmers Union, also warned Congress not to dilute the Country of Origin Labeling law that tells consumers where their food comes from.
• Republican Sen. John Thune said farm bill negotiators are close to reaching agreement on the major sticking points, including livestock payments, dairy policy and the labeling law, though on that issue they have to ensure it doesn't draw retaliation from Canada and Mexico, as both countries have vowed.
• Thune said he hopes the farm bill could move out of conference committee this week. "However, this Farm Bill's history is that of new issues popping up when it appears major differences are resolved," he said in an emailed statement.
• Republican Rep. Kristi Noem said she believes it's possible to protect consumers and maintain a strong trade relationship with neighboring countries.
• "I am fully committed to getting a Farm Bill finalized in the next few weeks that avoids market distortions, keeps food costs low, and gives South Dakota producers the tools and certainty they need this Spring," she said in an emailed statement.
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• PIERRE, S.D. (AP) -- A Sioux Falls man has stepped forward and claimed a nearly $80,000 Dakota Cash prize.
• Terry Arshem matched all five numbers in Saturday's drawing to win the $79,809 jackpot.
• Since Monday was a federal holiday, he had to wait two days to take home his winnings.
• The South Dakota Lottery says Arshem works at Preferred Real Estate in Sioux Falls and is a father of two and grandfather of four.
• He bought the winning ticket at Lewis Drug Southgate.
• Arshem and his wife plan to put the money toward retirement.
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