Articles tagged under: North Dakota Farmers Union
Corporate Farming Law Change Approved in ND House
Published February 24, 2023
The North Dakota House voted 70-24 to make changes to the corporate farming law with hopes of expanding animal agriculture in the state. The North Dakota Farmers Union opposed previous attempts at changing these rules, but took a nuetral stance…First Ever Evolution Ag Summit
Published February 22, 2023
The North Dakota Farmers Union hosted their first ever Evolution Ag Summit. NDFU Government Relations Director Matt Perdue says the event’s main focus is carbon education. "This is a new concept for NDFU to dive deep into key market trends…North Dakota Legislative Report
Published February 17, 2023
In this week's North Dakota Legislative Report, North Dakota Farmers Union Government Relations Director Matt Perdue says agricultural interests are hard at work as the crossover break approaches. "One area where we are making amazing progress is funding for a…NDFU Testifies in Opposition to Corporate Farming Law Change
Published January 27, 2023
North Dakota Farmers Union is opposed to House Bill 1371. "This bill would allow meatpackers such as Smithfield's, a Chinese company, and a JBS, a Brazillian company, to own cattle feedlots and hog barns," said Mark Watne, president, NDFU. "These same…ND Lawmakers to Consider Ways to Enhance Animal Agriculture
Published December 29, 2022
During the interim, North Dakota agriculture groups met to find consensus on the expansion of animal agriculture in the state. Senate Agriculture and Veteran Affairs Committee Chair Larry Luick was part of a meeting this past week with North Dakota…Farm Bill Priorities Fit into Three Buckets
Published December 13, 2022
North Dakota Farmers Union is looking at ways to improve the farm bill. "Those priorities fit into three buckets, strengthening the farm safety net, establishing and improving permanent disaster programs and providing farmer-friendly climate provisions," said NDFU Government Relations Director…October is Co-op Month
Published October 5, 2022
The theme for National Co-op Month is ‘Co-ops Build Economic Power.’ This has been a national recognized celebration since 1964 when Agriculture Secretary Orville Freeman, who was a former Minnesota governor, proclaimed October Co-op Month. A cooperative is a business…ND Farm Leaders Outline Policy Priorities
Published September 17, 2022
Senate Agriculture Committee Ranking Member John Boozman joined North Dakota Senator John Hoeven for a farm bill roundtable Friday in Fargo. The feedback was familiar; do no harm to crop insurance, maintain the sugar program and invest in agriculture research.…ND Farmers Union Host Farm Bill Listening Sessions
Published June 27, 2022
The North Dakota Farmers Union is hosting a series of farm bill listening sessions. NDFU President Mark Watne says farmers are concerned about the dollars available for the baseline for the next farm bill. "They hope to have the baseline…