Policy Articles
Bonnie Talks Disaster Aid, Climate Change with NDFU
Published December 13, 2021
USDA Under Secretary of Farm Production and Conservation Robert Bonnie joined the North Dakota Farmers Union Convention virtually last week. Bonnie talked about climate change and drought. "We are trying to improve current programs to help farmers, but there's more…A Time of Growth for North Dakota Farmers Union
Published December 13, 2021
North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne says NDFU doubled its assets in the last eight years. That growth is due, in part, to insurance and the Founding Farmer restaurants, but also the demand for protein. "Farmers Union Industries, the…Ensuring Fair and Competitive Markets
Published December 13, 2021
National Farmers Union President Rob Larew says a campaign focused on competitive markets will continue to get attention on the national level in 2022. "We continue to see a culmination of efforts from states on the Fairness to Farmers campaign.…NDFU Adopts Three Special Orders of Business
Published December 13, 2021
The North Dakota Farmers Union met over the weekend to set policy priorities and adopt three special orders of business for 2022. The special orders of business will be the legislative priorities for NDFU in 2022. "The three big issues…South Dakota Farmers Union Meets This Week
Published December 13, 2021
The South Dakota Farmers Union will hold their 106th state convention on Thursday and Friday. "We have a great line-up of speakers coming," says Karla Hofhenke, executive director. "We have FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux, Risk Management Agency Administrator Marsha Bunger…Playing Defense in St. Paul
Published December 13, 2021
The governor and members of the state House and Senate will all be on the ballot in Minnesota in 2022. Agricultural lobbyist Bruce Kleven says that will have an effect on the work done in the legislative session."I don't think…Uncommon Partnerships Support Soybean Crush
Published December 13, 2021
Numerous soybean crush plants are being proposed nationwide, including the proposed plants in Spiritwood and Casselton, North Dakota. During a U.S. Soybean Export Council market outlook briefing, USSEC Vice President of Market Intelligence Mac Marshall credits the development of the…Dairy Margin Coverage Sign-Up Begins Today
Published December 13, 2021
Sign-up for the 2022 Dairy Margin Coverage Program begins today. The USDA expanded the program, allowing farmers to enroll supplemental production. There are also updates to feed costs. "One of the changes we were able to make is to allow…White House Continues to Push for Build Back Better Plan
Published December 13, 2021
President Joe Biden is expected to meet with West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin early this week to urge his support for the $2 trillion Build Back Better plan. The administration needs Manchin’s vote due to the 50-50 split in the…