Articles tagged under: National Farmers Union Convention

Watne: Farmers Need Strong Safety Nets in Farm Bill

Published March 9, 2025

North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne is pushing for a strong farm bill that protects key safety net programs. Watne warns that cuts to programs like SNAP and crop insurance could stall progress, making it harder for farmers to…
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Sombke Sounds Alarm on Market Manipulation

Published March 9, 2025

At the National Farmers Union Convention, South Dakota Farmers Union President Doug Sombke shared concerns about trade policies, rising costs, and the uncertainty around the farm bill. He criticized the way markets are being handled, saying it benefits the wealthy…
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National Farmers Union Launches $25 Million Farmers Capital Fund

Published March 9, 2025

In a significant move to bolster agricultural innovation and enhance the economic success of family farmers and ranchers, the National Farmers Union announced the launch of the Farmers Capital Fund. The $25 million investment initiative will support early- and growth-stage…
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Watne Talks Farm Bill With Ag Secretary

Published March 18, 2024

North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne sat down with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to discuss the farm bill at this year’s NFU convention. The discussion included possible funding solutions for a new farm bill. "We've thrown out a lot…
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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…
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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,"…
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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…
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