Articles tagged under: Matt Perdue
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…North Dakota Legislative Report
Published February 17, 2023
In this week's North Dakota Legislative Report, North Dakota Farmers Union Government Relations Director Matt Perdue says agricultural interests are hard at work as the crossover break approaches. "One area where we are making amazing progress is funding for a…Farm Groups Provide Overview on Workforce Issues
Published January 21, 2023
Farmers Union and Farm Bureau were both represented in a North Dakota Senate Workforce Development Committee hearing Thursday. North Dakota Farmers Union Government Relations Director Matt Perdue said agriculture makes up one-third of the sole proprietor employment in the state.…Farm Bill Priorities Fit into Three Buckets
Published December 13, 2022
North Dakota Farmers Union is looking at ways to improve the farm bill. "Those priorities fit into three buckets, strengthening the farm safety net, establishing and improving permanent disaster programs and providing farmer-friendly climate provisions," said NDFU Government Relations Director…NDFU Adopts Three Special Orders of Business
Published December 13, 2021
The North Dakota Farmers Union met over the weekend to set policy priorities and adopt three special orders of business for 2022. The special orders of business will be the legislative priorities for NDFU in 2022. "The three big issues…