North Dakota Farmers Union held its Evolution Ag Summit in Jamestown, North Dakota. NDFU President Matt Perdue spoke about shifts in consumer food demand and how farmers can adjust to meet those demands. “We’re having a lot of conversations about how you can access market premiums by really responding directly to that consumer demand,” said Perdue. “I think when we look at the big picture, it’s tough times in the farm economy, and a lot of people are just trying to figure out how to make 2026 pencil out.” Perdue has settled into his new role as president. “We’ve really focused on getting alignment at the staff level and really focused on communicating priorities out to the members and we’re looking forward to a really productive year ahead.”
