Watne Reelected
Mark Watne was reelected as president of the North Dakota Farmers Union. This will be Watne's 11th term in that role. NDFU Vice President Bob Kuylen was also reelected.
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NDFU Meets in Bismarck
North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne is hearing concerns from members about what is happening in the insurance sector. “Premiums are probably going up and it’s industry wide,” said Watne. “That comes with the fact that we’re having very…
Watne Participates in COP28
North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne is in Dubai for the UN Climate Change Conference. Watne is part of a delegation of rural farm organizations, representing the National Farmers Union. "We can be part of a solution but farmers and…
Advocacy Concern
With the one-year extension of the farm bill, North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne is worried that a lot of the advocacy work may be lost. "The good news is we have some predictability for what farmers and ranchers…
NDFU Supports Fertilizer Expansion
During the special session, the North Dakota Legislature passed legislation to promote fertilizer development in the state. This bill establishes a $125 million loan forgiveness program for a new fertilizer plant. "It is a big investment, which is why this…
NDFU Takes Its Message to DC
The timing of the National Farmers Union Fly-in coincided with a chaotic time in the Capitol City. The farm bill expires at the end of the month and a government shutdown is on the table. Regarding the farm bill, North…
Farm Bill Deadline Looming Closer
North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne has been traveling around the state for his President’s Tour. Watne spoke with members about critical issues, including crop insurance and the farm bill. "There's obvious concern that the farm bill will need…
Farm Bill Needs Proper Funding
The goal is to get the farm bill across the finish line before the end of the year. North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne says the funding will be the biggest hurdle. "Everywhere I go people are talking about…
NDFU Testifies in Opposition to Corporate Farming Law Change
North Dakota Farmers Union is opposed to House Bill 1371. "This bill would allow meatpackers such as Smithfield's, a Chinese company, and a JBS, a Brazillian company, to own cattle feedlots and hog barns," said Mark Watne, president, NDFU. "These same…
Watne Re-elected as President
Mark Watne of Velva, North Dakota was re-elected to a tenth year as North Dakota Farmers Union president at the state convention this past weekend. NDFU members also adopted four special orders of business that outline priorities for the upcoming…
