Articles tagged under: North Dakota Farmers Union
Shark Farmer Shares His Story
Published February 23, 2024
Rob Sharkey is no stranger to adversity and much of his keynote speech at this year's Evolution Ag Summit focused on just that. Known as 'the Shark Farmer, Sharkey opened his speech by detailing how his early venture into hog…Sign-up Underway for Ag Conservation Pilot Program
Published February 22, 2024
The application window is now open for a national pilot program that pays farmers and ranchers for implementing high-value conservation practices. If accepted for the Alliance to Advance Climate-Smart Agriculture program, they will earn $100 per acre or animal unit.…The Carbon Conundrum 2.0
Published February 21, 2024
The sustainability trend is impacting the food and farm market. "That means producers have a decision to make," said North Dakota Farmers Union Government Relations Director Matt Perdue. "They have to decide if they are going to participate in something…The Carbon Conundrum
Published February 16, 2024
Reducing the carbon footprint and 'green' production is heavily incentivized for today’s farmers. "I don't think any issue or trend is impacting our markets where folks have as many questions as they do about this carbon topic," said Matt Perdue,…ND Farmers Eligible for Climate Smart Practices Compensation
Published January 22, 2024
The North Dakota Farmers Union is the state lead for a national pilot program that will compensate farmers for their conservation practices. Government Relations Director Matt Perdue said this is part of the Alliance to Advance Climate Smart Agriculture. "We…Farming Changes Bring New Challenges
Published December 20, 2023
Wes Weible began farming in 1980 and has seen drastic changes in the ag industry over the years. Back then, acres were left unplanted every year. “Now with the machinery they have, none of the ground is black anymore. We…Watne Reelected
Published December 18, 2023
Mark Watne was reelected as president of the North Dakota Farmers Union. This will be Watne's 11th term in that role. NDFU Vice President Bob Kuylen was also reelected.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…NDFU Leads the Alliance to Advance Climate Smart Agriculture
Published December 17, 2023
North Dakota Farmers Union Government Relations Director Matt Perdue highlighted the organization's leadership role in a pilot program called the Alliance to Advance Climate Smart Agriculture in the state. Funding is provided by the USDA Climate Smart Commodities grant. “We’re…