Articles tagged under: Matt Perdue
North Dakota Bill Seeks Property Tax Relief for Farmers and Ranchers
Published February 3, 2025
A North Dakota Senate Bill, SB2363, is focused on a property tax credit for agricultural properties owned by farming or ranching operations and is receiving a lot of support within the state. The bill’s sponsor, Senator Robert Erbele said in…Property Tax Relief and Reform to be Reviewed in Bismarck
Published December 13, 2024
State lawmakers shared the stage during the North Dakota Farmers Union Convention to discuss property tax reform. "This is a huge priority for our members," reports Matt Perdue, government relations director, NDFU. "Heading into the next legislation session, we are…Farm Bill Urgency
Published September 6, 2024
The National Farmers Union is hosting a fall legislative fly-in this week. “Our North Dakota Farmers Union members are really excited to get out to Washington D.C. and join about 300 family farmers and ranchers,” said Matt Perdue, government relations…The Carbon Conundrum 2.0
Published February 21, 2024
The sustainability trend is impacting the food and farm market. "That means producers have a decision to make," said North Dakota Farmers Union Government Relations Director Matt Perdue. "They have to decide if they are going to participate in something…The Carbon Conundrum
Published February 16, 2024
Reducing the carbon footprint and 'green' production is heavily incentivized for today’s farmers. "I don't think any issue or trend is impacting our markets where folks have as many questions as they do about this carbon topic," said Matt Perdue,…ND Farmers Eligible for Climate Smart Practices Compensation
Published January 22, 2024
The North Dakota Farmers Union is the state lead for a national pilot program that will compensate farmers for their conservation practices. Government Relations Director Matt Perdue said this is part of the Alliance to Advance Climate Smart Agriculture. "We…NDFU Leads the Alliance to Advance Climate Smart Agriculture
Published December 17, 2023
North Dakota Farmers Union Government Relations Director Matt Perdue highlighted the organization's leadership role in a pilot program called the Alliance to Advance Climate Smart Agriculture in the state. Funding is provided by the USDA Climate Smart Commodities grant. “We’re…Farmers Point Out Prevent Plant Flaws
Published August 10, 2023
North Dakota Farmers Union conducted a survey with its members to discuss the harvest price option, the 1-in-4 rule and other crop insurance programs. NDFU Government Relations Director Matt Perdue said there was a mixed response. "We learned that some…First Ever Evolution Ag Summit
Published February 22, 2023
The North Dakota Farmers Union hosted their first ever Evolution Ag Summit. NDFU Government Relations Director Matt Perdue says the event’s main focus is carbon education. "This is a new concept for NDFU to dive deep into key market trends…