Articles tagged under: Mark Watne

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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ND Farmers Union Wants Climate Clarity

Published June 6, 2021

North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne asked the EPA for clarity in coming up with tools for farmers to capture carbon. "I think there's a ton of avenues we can use to move forward. We can bring tools to…

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Founding Farmers Feeds the Troops

Published March 12, 2021

The Founding Farmers restaurants in the Washington, D.C. area are donating $50,000 to feed approximately 5,000 National Guard troops. Farmers Union Enterprises is making the donation. North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne said this is a way to thank…

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A New Chance for Dialogue

Published March 2, 2021

Speaking at the National Farmers Union Convention, North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne said it is important to consider what happens to the farm safety net in a post-COVID world. "The fact that we put out that much money…

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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…

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