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Six Special Orders Approved by NFU Members

Published March 4, 2020

National Farmers Union delegates approved six special orders of business at convention. These special orders will guide NFU government affairs priorities in the next year. Those special orders include a look at the 2020 election, the development of a mandatory…
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NFU Delegates Dive into Policy Book

Published March 3, 2020

The final day of the National Farmers Union Convention was filled with policy discussions. "It's such a learning experience," said Sheila Rude, a farmer and delegate from Tolna, North Dakota. "You have no clue until you get here the discussions…
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Court Rules on Small Refinery Waivers

Published January 28, 2020

The U.S. Court of Appeals found the EPA’s approval of three small refinery waivers was illegal. The National Corn Growers Association, American Coalition for Ethanol, Renewable Fuels Association and National Farmers Union are behind this lawsuit. North Dakota Farmers Union…
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Elections Held at NDFU Convention

Published December 16, 2019

Velva, North Dakota farmer Mark Watne was re-elected to a seventh year as North Dakota Farmers Union president. Also re-elected was Bob Kuylen of South Heart as vice president. Jon Iverson of Langdon joined the organization’s board of directors, representing…
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Trade Talks Fill The Hallways at NDFU Convention

Published December 16, 2019

The talk of trade was buzzing in the hallways as members gathered for the annual North Dakota Farmers Union Convention. NDFU President Mark Watne says the trade dispute has been a hit to agriculture. "It will take some time to…
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NDFU: Farmers Need Income Now

Published October 24, 2019

North Dakota Farmers Union is calling for accelerated Market Facilitation Program payments for farmers, rather than delaying further payouts until November and January. In a statement, NDFU President Mark Watne stressed that farmers need income now, as that cash will…
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Celebrate Co-op Month this October

Published October 7, 2019

Did you know there are more than 40,000 cooperative businesses in the United States with 350 million members? October is celebrated as National Co-op Month, and the 2019 theme Co-ops: By the Community, For the Community fits well with this…
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