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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…

Matt Perdue Elected NDFU President

Published December 14, 2025

The North Dakota Farmers Union has elected Matt Perdue as its new president. Perdue is just the tenth individual to lead the organization and the youngest at 33 years of age. Perdue farms with his family near Ray in northwest…

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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…

Ending PP Buy-Up Undercuts Consistent Risk Management

Published December 6, 2025

Matt Perdue, who is seeking the presidency of the North Dakota Farmers Union, is disappointed in the USDA's decision to eliminate the prevented planting buy-up option. "One of the things that I was really concerned with in some of the…

NDFU Makes Major Donation to Great Plains Food Bank

Published November 13, 2025

The North Dakota Farmers Union has donated $500,000 to the Great Plains Food Bank. The money is targeted for the agency’s Harvesting Hope Campaign, which is focused on building a new statewide distribution center to expand food access across North…

Short-Term Farm Bill Relief Leaves Long-Term Questions

Published November 11, 2025

North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne feels the farm bill extension provides short-term stability but delays important updates needed for farmers and ranchers. “I think it might be a little worrisome, as we obviously got the good news that…

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NDFU Calls for Stronger Action from Congress

Published October 27, 2025

North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne is urging the state’s congressional delegation to take stronger action to protect U.S. agriculture, warning that current federal policies are threatening both farmers and consumers. “Our food production system is being attacked, and…

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Perdue Emphasizes Strong Voice and New Opportunities

Published October 20, 2025

After 12 years on the job, North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne is not seeking reelection. Two candidates are vying for the position: Matt Perdue and Shelly Ziesch. Perdue resigned from his role as NDFU government relations director in…

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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

Matt Perdue Elected NDFU President

Farmers Need More Than Short-Term Relief

Ending PP Buy-Up Undercuts Consistent Risk Management

NDFU Makes Major Donation to Great Plains Food Bank

Short-Term Farm Bill Relief Leaves Long-Term Questions

NDFU Calls for Stronger Action from Congress

Perdue Emphasizes Strong Voice and New Opportunities

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