Articles tagged under: North Dakota Farmers Union

Trade Causing Uncertainty for Farmers Union Members

Published September 14, 2018

The farm bill, trade and transportation are top-of-mind for North Dakota Farmers Union members who met with USDA officials and members of Congress in Washington D.C. Ramsey County Farmers Union President Adam Leiphon remains optimistic Congress will extend the farm…
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NFU Fly-In Takes Place This Week

Published September 9, 2018

The National Farmers Union will host 350 members in Washington D.C. for their 2018 Fall Legislative Fly-In this week. During their time in the capitol city, farmers and ranchers from around the country will meet with Trump administration officials and…
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Farmers Anxious About Demand Outlook

Published August 15, 2018

Some North Dakota farmers are anxious about demand for their crop. North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne joined a group of state farmers in a meeting with congressional staffers to talk trade this past week. Watne says farmers attending…
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Signs for Rural America

Published June 27, 2018

Before President Trump's North Dakota arrival, North Dakota Farmers Union hosted a "Rally or Agriculture". Nestled between a line of tractors and grain trucks at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds, farmers made their message clear with chants and signs. Leaders of…
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Ag Leaders Attend WFO Meeting in Russia

Published June 8, 2018

Agricultural leaders from the United States recently attended the general assembly of the World Farmers Organisation. During the meeting, North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne presented information about crop insurance in the U.S. and shared ideas on farmer-owned concepts.…
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NDFU Calls for Hours of Service Waiver

Published May 9, 2018

In response to regional fertilizer shortages, North Dakota Farmers Union is calling on Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring to request a temporary waiver of hours of service requirements. Director of Legislative and Member Advocacy Kayla Pulvermacher says NDFU is hearing from…
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NDFU Advocating for a Strong Farm Bill

Published April 10, 2018

In a time where farm income is down, farmers are looking for some certainty. North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne says it’s essential low commodity prices aren’t impacted further. A strong farm bill would help provide some security. "When…
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