WATERTOWN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota Farmers Union held a property rights panel as part of the Watertown Winter Farm Show held on Wednesday.(Audio courtesy from Lura Roti(Row-tee) who attended the forum)

South Dakota Farmers Union President Doug Sombke reiterates that they are not opposed to the ethanol industry.

Spink County Commissioner Suzanne Smith discuss the ordinance that is in place that Summit Carbon Solutions sued them for.

Brown County farmer Craig Schaunaman is a part of South Dakota First group, talks about what the legislators has in place regarding eminent domain.

Schaunaman offer advice to those who receive a notice from a business that looks to obtain an easement from them.

Sombke talks about a poll conducted by South Dakota First regarding using eminent domain for private gain.

Smith discuss what Summit Carbon Solutions was trying to do to the citizens in Spink County.

Sombke warn the people in Watertown that going after property rights can be done in the city as well as on the land.

Sombke express his biggest concern involving the issue of division.

Sombke believes Summit Carbon Solution should release the plume studies to confirm how safe the pipelines are.

Sombke explains the biggest reason the pipeline could end up happening & it has to do with money.

Sombke talks about one bill in particular the Farmers Union is strongly against.

The South Dakota House Commerce & Energy Committee will be hearing five more bills involving pipelines & eminent domain Monday.  One of the bills HB1219 prohibit the exercise of eminent domain for the construction of pipelines carrying carbon oxide.