Articles tagged under: National Farmers Union Convention

Ag Industry Consolidation Raises Concerns at NFU Convention

Published March 8, 2026

Much of the focus at the National Farmers Union Annual Convention was on consolidation within the ag industry. NFU Vice President and Aberdeen, South Dakota farmer, Jeff Kippley says it’s not just something affecting farmers. "We have very limited people…
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Sombke Warns Agriculture Could Lose Another Generation

Published March 8, 2026

South Dakota Farmers Union President Doug Sombke is worried about the next generation of farmers. "We have a horrible opportunity that we could lose another generation of farmers with what we're facing." Sombke thinks finding new avenues for domestic products…
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Farmers Call for Stronger Markets, Not More Government Aid at NFU Convention

Published March 8, 2026

The current farm economy was the big talking point at the National Farmers Union Convention this year in New Orleans. Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish is hearing numerous issues in the delegate sessions, but staying profitability remains the big…
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Policy Expert: Farm Safety Net in Danger

Published March 15, 2025

At the National Farmers Union Convention, farm policy leaders discussed the future of the farm bill and the potential impact of budget cuts. Emily Pliscott, an economist and policy staffer for Representative Angie Craig, warned that deeper cuts to nutrition…
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Farmers Need a United Voice in DC

Published March 13, 2025

At the National Farmers Union Convention, South Dakota Farmers Union Board Member Oren Lesmeister spoke about the growing uncertainty in agriculture and the need for farmers to work together to push for a farm bill. He reflected on how, in…
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Uncertainty Grows Over Climate-Smart Ag Contracts

Published March 13, 2025

At the National Farmers Union Convention, former National Corn Growers CEO John Doggett emphasized the growing interest in climate-smart agriculture and its potential benefits. Despite the promise of government-backed programs, farmers remain uncertain about payments for climate-smart contracts they’ve already…
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Farm Bill and Trade Policies Take Center Stage at NFU Convention

Published March 9, 2025

Trade policies and the stalled farm bill are major concerns at the National Farmers Union Convention. Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish highlighted the lasting impact of past trade wars, emphasizing that soybean exports to China have yet to recover.…
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Farmers Face Challenges with Policy Changes and Staff Turnover

Published March 9, 2025

South Dakota farmer Lance Perrion shared his thoughts on the challenges facing agriculture during the National Farmers Union Convention. Perrion, a third-generation farmer from Ipswich, grows corn, soybeans, and wheat while also running an agribusiness that includes seed cleaning and…
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