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NDFU Asks Trump Administration to Honor E15 Commitment

Published January 31, 2019

The North Dakota Farmers Union is asking President Trump to honor a commitment to allow year-round sales of E15. The Environmental Protection Agency recently said it lacks the authority to reinstate requirements lost after the administration granted ethanol production waivers…

NDFU Urges Administration to Make MFP Payment

Published December 17, 2018

In a special order of business, the North Dakota Farmers Union called on the Trump Administration to immediately issue the second trade relief payment. In a statement, NDFU President Mark Watne said it is great to see trade resuming with…

NDFU Reflects on China’s Soybean Purchase

Published December 15, 2018

Addressing North Dakota Farmers Union members Friday, President Mark Watne says China’s purchase of U.S. soybeans is less than two percent of what China would normally buy. It's more of a good will gesture. "This appears to be about the amount…

NDFU Members Focus Key Issues in D.C. Visit

Published September 14, 2018

The National Farmers Union Fall Legislative Fly-In took place in Washington D.C. September 12-14. Throughout the week, nearly 100 North Dakota Farmers Union members shared their stories on Capitol Hill. NDFU President Mark Watne says the farm bill, trade and…

Farmers Anxious About Demand Outlook

Published August 15, 2018

Some North Dakota farmers are anxious about demand for their crop. North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne joined a group of state farmers in a meeting with congressional staffers to talk trade this past week. Watne says farmers attending…

Seeking Out Details of CCC Payments

Published July 25, 2018

North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne says there are questions about how the Commodity Credit Corporation funding will work to reimburse farmers. "We can't show as much how the transportation is impacting crops. That's the first question. The second is…

Ag Leaders Attend WFO Meeting in Russia

Published June 8, 2018

Agricultural leaders from the United States recently attended the general assembly of the World Farmers Organisation. During the meeting, North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne presented information about crop insurance in the U.S. and shared ideas on farmer-owned concepts.…

NDFU Advocating for a Strong Farm Bill

Published April 10, 2018

In a time where farm income is down, farmers are looking for some certainty. North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne says it’s essential low commodity prices aren’t impacted further. A strong farm bill would help provide some security. "When…

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NDFU Asks Trump Administration to Honor E15 Commitment

NDFU Urges Administration to Make MFP Payment

NDFU Reflects on China’s Soybean Purchase

NDFU Members Focus Key Issues in D.C. Visit

Farmers Anxious About Demand Outlook

Seeking Out Details of CCC Payments

Ag Leaders Attend WFO Meeting in Russia

NDFU Advocating for a Strong Farm Bill

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