Articles tagged under: North Dakota Farmers Union

Leadership Change Ahead for North Dakota Farmers Union

Published May 2, 2025

After 12 years leading the North Dakota Farmers Union, President Mark Watne has announced he will not seek re-election. Watne, who has been involved with the organization for nearly three decades, said the decision comes at a time when the…
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No Reelection Plans for Watne

Published May 1, 2025

North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne will not seek reelection during the organization’s annual meeting in December. Watne has been in this role since 2013. In a statement, Watne said it is time to let a new generation lead…
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NDFB, NDFU Share Concerns at Roundtable

Published April 24, 2025

During the roundtable event with Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins, NDFB Executive Director Jeff Missling spoke about the regulatory burden facing farmers and ranchers. "Not only the Endangered Species Act, but WOTUS; we did file in Federal District Court out here in…
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Hit Hard by Tariff Strategy

Published April 8, 2025

According to North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne, North Dakota farmers and ranchers are among the most vulnerable to the current tariff strategy. “North Dakota will be hardest hit by these tariffs” due to its reliance on export markets.…
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Watne Criticizes Lack of Property Tax Relief for ND Farmers

Published April 7, 2025

North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne expressed frustration over the state's recent property tax relief discussions, saying rural residents were left out. "We tried really hard to get additional dollars to be a percentage off of rural property taxes,…
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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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North Dakota Legislative Report

Published February 7, 2025

In the latest North Dakota Legislative Report, North Dakota Farmers Union Government Relations Director Matt Perdue highlights the property tax debate happening in Bismarck. An equitable situation for agriculture is being advocated. A reminder, crossover happens at the end of…
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Watne Takes Farm Bill Message to DC

Published January 13, 2025

North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne is in Washington, D.C. this week, hoping to promote a sense of urgency about the farm bill. "We've got a really good relationship with (North Dakota) Senator Hoeven and (Arkansas) Senator Boozman who will…
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NDFU Adds Gaebe to Staff

Published January 8, 2025

Lance Gaebe has joined the North Dakota Farmers Union as a policy strategist. Most recently, Gaebe was the director of the North Dakota Lottery. Previously, Gaebe spent time as the state land commissioner, deputy chief of staff for Governor Hoeven,…
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