Articles tagged under: Mark Watne
ND House Ag Committee Moves Ag Innovation Fund Bill Forward
Published February 8, 2021
The North Dakota House Agriculture Committee heard a bill considering the ag innovation fund on Friday. North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne testified at the hearing. "We got a pass out of the committee in support. The bill will…Leadership Selected at Annual ND Farmers Union Convention
Published December 14, 2020
North Dakota Farmers Union re-elected Mark Watne to serve as president during the organization’s 94th annual state convention. South Heart, North Dakota farmer Bob Kuylen was re-elected to serve as vice-president. Douglas, North Dakota farmer Bob Finken was elected to…COVID-19 Impacts Founding Farmers Restaurants
Published December 10, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic hasn’t been kind to the restaurant industry. North Dakota Farmers Union owns seven Founding Farmers restaurants across the Washington D.C. metro area and Pennsylvania. "Each restaurant is a bit different based on how they were performing and…Traditional Corn/Soybean Region Representation Questioned with New Congressional Leadership
Published November 5, 2020
The speculation now begins on who will lead the House Agriculture Committee. "When it comes to the House Ag Committee, it's better in our world if the new leader has production similar to North Dakota like corn, soybean, wheat and…NFU Hosts Virtual Fly-In for Members
Published September 21, 2020
The National Farmers Union hosted a virtual fly-in last week. Attendees heard from key lawmakers and leaders in agriculture and met with their state’s Congressional delegations to discuss ag policy. North Dakota Farmers Union president Mark Watne says there are…NDFU Seeks Livestock Industry Reform
Published July 15, 2020
Cattle producers continue to face market challenges. That’s why an ad hoc North Dakota Farmers Union livestock committee is proposing livestock industry reform measures. In a statement, NDFU President Mark Watne said, “When more than 80 percent of the beef…Farmers Union Members Reflect on Tough 2019
Published March 3, 2020
Discussions about the tough 2019 were discussed in the hallways of the National Farmers Union Convention. "South Dakota farmers got hit with snow in early October and it stayed. It didn't go away. Now, we're getting hit with nicer weather,…Elections Held at NDFU Convention
Published December 16, 2019
Velva, North Dakota farmer Mark Watne was re-elected to a seventh year as North Dakota Farmers Union president. Also re-elected was Bob Kuylen of South Heart as vice president. Jon Iverson of Langdon joined the organization’s board of directors, representing…Trade Talks Fill The Hallways at NDFU Convention
Published December 16, 2019
The talk of trade was buzzing in the hallways as members gathered for the annual North Dakota Farmers Union Convention. NDFU President Mark Watne says the trade dispute has been a hit to agriculture. "It will take some time to…