Articles tagged under: North Dakota Farmers Union

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…
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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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Leadership Change Ahead for North Dakota Farmers Union

Published May 2, 2025

After 12 years leading the North Dakota Farmers Union, President Mark Watne has announced he will not seek re-election. Watne, who has been involved with the organization for nearly three decades, said the decision comes at a time when the…
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No Reelection Plans for Watne

Published May 1, 2025

North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne will not seek reelection during the organization’s annual meeting in December. Watne has been in this role since 2013. In a statement, Watne said it is time to let a new generation lead…
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NDFB, NDFU Share Concerns at Roundtable

Published April 24, 2025

During the roundtable event with Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins, NDFB Executive Director Jeff Missling spoke about the regulatory burden facing farmers and ranchers. "Not only the Endangered Species Act, but WOTUS; we did file in Federal District Court out here in…
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