Articles tagged under: National Farmers Union Convention
Advocating for Farmers
Published March 18, 2024
The role of the delegate at the National Farmers Union Convention is to provide representation and give a voice to producers from all over the country. "Our responsibility here is to go over the policy of the national organization and…A Full Slate for NFU Delegates
Published March 6, 2023
National Farmers Union delegates will debate several big issues at their convention, including the farm bill, climate change, renewable fuels and trade. “As members get together to debate policy, it is always good to see people from around the country,"…COVID Pandemic a Top Issue for NFU Convention
Published March 1, 2021
South Dakota Farmers Union President Doug Sombke thinks COVID will be the top issue at the National Farmers Union Convention this week. "Basically, one year ago was when we started being impacted by COVID. The pandemic showed us the dire…Farmers Union Members Reflect on Tough 2019
Published March 3, 2020
Discussions about the tough 2019 were discussed in the hallways of the National Farmers Union Convention. "South Dakota farmers got hit with snow in early October and it stayed. It didn't go away. Now, we're getting hit with nicer weather,…Sjodin Honored with NFU Meritorious Service Award
Published March 2, 2020
Former National Farmers Union member and Minnesota farmer Dennis Sjodin is one of two recipients of the National Farmers Union Meritorious Service award. Sjodin wore many different hats for Minnesota Farmers Union between 1966 to 2009, with the most recent…The State of National Farmers Union
Published March 2, 2020
During Sunday night’s State of Farmers Union address, retiring president Roger Johnson said goodbye to members. Johnson took time to reflect on farm policy, focusing on trade. "There's lots of worry that phase one will be going back to square…Perdue: No 2020 MFP Anticipated
Published March 2, 2020
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue told National Farmers Union members this morning that the toughest days in agriculture are behind us, but it may not feel like it. He referenced the Market Facilitation Program, saying farmers want trade not aid. "Despite…NFU President Roger Johnson Bids Farewell
Published March 1, 2020
Turtle Lake, North Dakota native Roger Johnson is stepping down as the National Farmers Union President. Since 2009, Johnson served in the role. He tells the Red River Farm Network he’s most proud of maintaining the legacy of standing up…NFU Continues to Support E30 Efforts
Published March 6, 2019
South Dakota Farmers Union President Doug Sombke says one special order of business continues the support of 30 percent ethanol blends. "This also prepares us for the Safer Affordable Fuel Efficient (SAFE) rule, whenever we're allowed to talk about that."…