Articles tagged under: North Dakota Farmers Union Convention
A Farm Bill Opportunity in Early 2024
Published December 18, 2023
National Farmers Union President Rob Larew addressed North Dakota Farmers Union Convention and reminded members about the importance of staying in contact with lawmakers as work continues on the next farm bill. Larew is pushing hard to get the bill…NDFU Meets in Bismarck
Published December 18, 2023
North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne is hearing concerns from members about what is happening in the insurance sector. “Premiums are probably going up and it’s industry wide,” said Watne. “That comes with the fact that we’re having very…Watne Re-elected as President
Published December 12, 2022
Mark Watne of Velva, North Dakota was re-elected to a tenth year as North Dakota Farmers Union president at the state convention this past weekend. NDFU members also adopted four special orders of business that outline priorities for the upcoming…Looking for Fairness
Published December 10, 2022
National Farmers Union President Rob Larew says the Fairness for Farmers campaign addresses consolidation in agriculture. "It has been a topic for Farmers Union for a long time." There is pressure on farmers to get bigger to cover their costs…Preparing for What Happens Next With China
Published December 17, 2018
Agriculture is trying to understand what will happen following China’s purchase of U.S. soybeans. If they buy more soybeans, NDSU Extension Crops Economist Frayne Olson explains it could be in little nibbles so the market price doesn’t get too crazy.…Keeping Rural Health and Wellness In-Check
Published December 17, 2018
National Farmers Union President Roger Johnson tells farmers it’s important to take care of yourself. "Too often, conversations are more focused around the budget," he says. "We also need responsible public policy to mitigate some of the impacts. There’s more…