Policy Before Politics
North Dakota Farmers Union President Matt Perdue wants to see action on the farm bill. "We have to find common ground and get this thing done. this is the fourth year in a row that Congress has failed to get…
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Access to Land is a Barrier to Entry
The cost of land, machinery and crop inputs is creating significant barriers for the next generation of farmers. North Dakota Farmers Union President Matt Perdue said access to land is particularly challenging. “The cost of land, whether you’re buying it…
‘A Bad Policy Decision’
The White House beef decision is based on the need for affordability. North Dakota Farmers Union President Matt Perdue says that is a flawed argument. "U.S. consumers have consistently indicated with their money that they're willing to pay a little…
Perdue: E-15 Stuck on the One-Yard-Line
House leadership has made a commitment to bring year-round E15 back as a standalone vote next month. North Dakota Farmers Union President Matt Perdue is disappointed. "I am a big believer in trusting the process, but we've been trusting the process…
Domestic Markets Sought to Offset Tariff Strategy
According to Senate Agriculture Ranking Member Senator Amy Klobuchar, the Administration's tariff strategy has caused nothing but uncertainty for farmers. "That is the hardest thing for so many of them. A tariff changes, it goes up, it goes down, they…
North Dakota Farmers Bring Strong Voice to NFU Convention
North Dakota was well represented at this year's National Farmers Union Convention in New Orleans. "We're really excited to have 56 delegates here from North Dakota, making sure that North Dakota's voice is heard on the national stage," said NDFU…
Adapting to Consumer Food Trends
North Dakota Farmers Union held its Evolution Ag Summit in Jamestown, North Dakota. NDFU President Matt Perdue spoke about shifts in consumer food demand and how farmers can adjust to meet those demands. "We're having a lot of conversations about…
NDFU Defends PP Buy-Up Option
The Risk Management Agency eliminated the voluntary five percent buy-up option for prevented planting crop insurance coverage. North Dakota Farmers Union President Matt Perdue is asking USDA to reverse its decision. "We don't think that there is any justification for eliminating…
New NDFU President Perdue Pledges to Build on Watne’s Legacy
Newly elected North Dakota Farmers Union President Matt Perdue understands that he has some pretty big shoes to fill without going President Mark Watne's retirement. Despite the current ag economic landscape in the country, Perdue says that he's inheriting a…
Matt Perdue Elected NDFU President
The North Dakota Farmers Union has elected Matt Perdue as its new president. Perdue is just the tenth individual to lead the organization and the youngest at 33 years of age. Perdue farms with his family near Ray in northwest…
