Articles tagged under: North Dakota Farmers Union
ND Farmers Union is Glad Rural Roads Take Priority
Published November 2, 2021
North Dakota Farmers Union Government Relations Director Matt Perdue is interested to see how the North Dakota Legislature spends federal COVID relief money. "Both the House and Senate Interim Appropriations Committees placed a strong focus on infrastructure. I think that…Seeking a More Deconsolidated Packing Industry
Published September 18, 2021
Packer concentration has been an ongoing discussion point in the livestock industry. "During the pandemic, we saw the risks with a highly consolidated supply chain; we had plants go offline because of COVID and all of a sudden the boxed…ND Farmers Union Wants Climate Clarity
Published June 6, 2021
North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne asked the EPA for clarity in coming up with tools for farmers to capture carbon. "I think there's a ton of avenues we can use to move forward. We can bring tools to…Ag Groups Ask Agriculture Committee Leaders to Seek Additional Ag Research Funds
Published May 5, 2021
Agriculture groups from across the country are asking the leaders of the House and Senate Agriculture Committees to consider more investments in ag research. They ask for $11.5 billion across a five-year period for building updates and maintenance at U.S.…Additional Ag Research Investments are Needed
Published May 4, 2021
Agriculture groups from across the country are asking the leaders of the House and Senate Agriculture Committees to consider more investments in ag research. They ask for $11.5 billion across a five-year period for building updates and maintenance at U.S.…Infrastructure Needs Remain in Final Days of ND Legislature
Published April 19, 2021
One of the remaining issues in the North Dakota legislative session is rural infrastructure needs. North Dakota Farmers Union Government Relations Director Matt Perdue said those needs were included in the bonding bill until the very last moment. "We actually…North Dakota Legislative Report
Published March 26, 2021
A funding increase for rural roads and bridges is currently being considered by the state lawmakers. Learn more in the North Dakota Legislative Report, made possible by the North Dakota Corn Growers Association, North Dakota Soybean Growers Association, NDFB, North…A New Chance for Dialogue
Published March 2, 2021
Speaking at the National Farmers Union Convention, North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne said it is important to consider what happens to the farm safety net in a post-COVID world. "The fact that we put out that much money…North Dakota Legislative Report
Published February 26, 2021
It's crossover time in the North Dakota Legislature. Featured in this week's North Dakota Legislative Report is lobbyist Lance Gaebe with an update on the session. This update is made possible by the North Dakota Corn Growers Association, North Dakota…