Articles tagged under: Matt Perdue
ND Farmers Union is Glad Rural Roads Take Priority
Published November 2, 2021
North Dakota Farmers Union Government Relations Director Matt Perdue is interested to see how the North Dakota Legislature spends federal COVID relief money. "Both the House and Senate Interim Appropriations Committees placed a strong focus on infrastructure. I think that…Seeking a More Deconsolidated Packing Industry
Published September 18, 2021
Packer concentration has been an ongoing discussion point in the livestock industry. "During the pandemic, we saw the risks with a highly consolidated supply chain; we had plants go offline because of COVID and all of a sudden the boxed…Infrastructure Needs Remain in Final Days of ND Legislature
Published April 19, 2021
One of the remaining issues in the North Dakota legislative session is rural infrastructure needs. North Dakota Farmers Union Government Relations Director Matt Perdue said those needs were included in the bonding bill until the very last moment. "We actually…North Dakota Legislative Report
Published March 26, 2021
A funding increase for rural roads and bridges is currently being considered by the state lawmakers. Learn more in the North Dakota Legislative Report, made possible by the North Dakota Corn Growers Association, North Dakota Soybean Growers Association, NDFB, North…ND Farmers Union Adopts Six Resolutions in Annual Meeting
Published December 14, 2020
The North Dakota Farmers Union met virtually on Friday to discuss policy and set resolutions. Government Relations Director Matt Perdue said the core policies stayed the same as 2020, but NDFU adopted six resolutions. "The first resolution focuses on strengthening…Ag Seeks a Permanent Fix for Cover Crops and PP Acres
Published August 20, 2020
Farmers, ranchers and agriculture groups in the Northern Plains are welcoming the September 1 date to graze and hay cover crops planted on prevent plant ground. In 2019, prevent plant acres were 3.9 million in South Dakota and 850,000 acres…USDA Hosts First Farm Bill Implementation Event
Published February 28, 2019
The USDA held the first farm bill implementation listening session Tuesday, focusing on farm production and conservation. The USDA heard feedback on crop insurance, the Agricultural Risk Coverage, Price Loss Coverage and the Dairy Margin Coverage program. Agriculture groups urged…