Articles tagged under: Mark Watne

Farm Bill Deadline Looming Closer

Published July 21, 2023

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…

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Farm Bill Needs Proper Funding

Published March 7, 2023

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…

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NDFU Testifies in Opposition to Corporate Farming Law Change

Published January 27, 2023

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…

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Watne Re-elected as President

Published December 12, 2022

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…

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A Difficult Balance

Published December 4, 2022

North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne says the railroads are critically important for the entire economy but admits it is a complex issue. "I both support the fact that you have a right to strike and I support the fact…

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NDFB, NDFU Opposed to Term Limits

Published October 6, 2022

North Dakota Farm Bureau and North Dakota Farmers Union are working together in opposition to a ballot initiative seeking term limits. The constitutional ballot measure would limit the time in office for a governor or state legislator. NDFB President Daryl…

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ND Farmers Union Host Farm Bill Listening Sessions

Published June 27, 2022

The North Dakota Farmers Union is hosting a series of farm bill listening sessions. NDFU President Mark Watne says farmers are concerned about the dollars available for the baseline for the next farm bill. "They hope to have the baseline…

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Improve the Farm Bill Safety Net

Published March 1, 2022

Agriculture groups are beginning to lay the foundation for the 2023 farm bill debate. "I would like to see them enhance the safety net a little bit," said North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne. "We need more money into…

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Grand Farm Announcement Expected Today

Published February 14, 2022

North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum will be in Fargo this afternoon to announce a major matching grant that is being awarded to the Grand Farm. This grant deals with autonomous agriculture. State legislators and North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark…

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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…

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