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Farm Economy, Data Centers Among Issues Discussed at NFU Event

Published March 11, 2026

North Dakota Farmers Union Vice President Bob Kuylen echoed a sentiment heard throughout this year’s National Farmers Union Convention in New Orleans: low commodity prices and high input costs stress the farm economy. "Right now, we need a 60-bushel crop…

North Dakota Farmers Bring Strong Voice to NFU Convention

Published March 8, 2026

North Dakota was well represented at this year's National Farmers Union Convention in New Orleans. "We're really excited to have 56 delegates here from North Dakota, making sure that North Dakota's voice is heard on the national stage," said NDFU…

Tax Credit Expiration Driving Up Health Insurance Costs for Farmers

Published December 18, 2025

The expiration of enhanced tax credits is driving premiums higher for the self-employed and farm families. “In 2025, they were getting $850 a month to offset their health insurance premium," said Lance Boyer, sales director of financial products, North Dakota…

Ag Assistance is Necessary, But Not a Long-Term Solution

Published December 15, 2025

North Dakota Farmers Union Past President Mark Watne says that the financial relief farmers will receive is necessary, but it’s not enough, and it’s not a long-term solution. "We're selling grain for less than what we did in the 1970s,…

New NDFU President Perdue Pledges to Build on Watne’s Legacy

Published December 14, 2025

Newly elected North Dakota Farmers Union President Matt Perdue understands that he has some pretty big shoes to fill without going President Mark Watne's retirement. Despite the current ag economic landscape in the country, Perdue says that he's inheriting a…

Farmers Need More Than Short-Term Relief

Published December 12, 2025

National Farmers Union President Rob Larew says farmers are entering the new year with hope, but also with significant uncertainty. “We’re hoping for a more stable 2026, but we have huge challenges that we need to overcome,” Larew said. “We’re…

Shapiro: Global Agriculture Entering a Structural Shift, Not a Cycle

Published December 12, 2025

There is a cyclical nature to production agriculture and the commodities markets, but Bespoke Group Director of Research Jacob Shapiro says this current market landscape is different. "This is not a normal cycle; I think we're undergoing a fundamental structural…

Farmers Reminded of ARC/PLC Program Deadlines

Published February 21, 2025

Farmers enrolling in the Agricultural Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage programs must meet key deadlines to remain eligible for payments. In a webinar hosted by the North Dakota Farmers Union, North Dakota Farm Service Agency Production Adjustment Director Brandy…

Renewable Energy Growth Stalled

Published February 20, 2025

Karla Krabbenhoft, business development manager at Gevo, highlighted the company’s focus on renewable energy and the growing demand for low-carbon fuels during the North Dakota Farmers Union Evolution Ag Summit. "We're a company that focuses on renewable energy, producing ethanol…

Unpredictable Policy Influences Decisions on the Farm

Published February 20, 2025

Uncertainty in agriculture policy was a key topic at the North Dakota Farmers Union's Evolution Ag Summit on Tuesday. Rolette, North Dakota farmer Ryan Pederson highlighted how unpredictability in government programs affects decision-making on the farm. "As we infuse some…

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Articles tagged under: NDFU

Farm Economy, Data Centers Among Issues Discussed at NFU Event

North Dakota Farmers Bring Strong Voice to NFU Convention

Tax Credit Expiration Driving Up Health Insurance Costs for Farmers

Ag Assistance is Necessary, But Not a Long-Term Solution

New NDFU President Perdue Pledges to Build on Watne’s Legacy

Farmers Need More Than Short-Term Relief

Shapiro: Global Agriculture Entering a Structural Shift, Not a Cycle

Farmers Reminded of ARC/PLC Program Deadlines

Renewable Energy Growth Stalled

Unpredictable Policy Influences Decisions on the Farm

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