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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.

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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…

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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…

Advocacy Concern

Published November 17, 2023

With the one-year extension of the farm bill, North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne is worried that a lot of the advocacy work may be lost. "The good news is we have some predictability for what farmers and ranchers…

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Pipeline Project Highlighted at Local Farmers Union Meeting

Published September 27, 2023

McIntosh County Farmers Union held its annual meeting in Ashley, North Dakota and the proposed carbon pipeline was part of the discussion. President Brandon Meidinger, who is a sixth-generation farmer, described the pipeline as very disruptive to agricultural practices. "You…

NDFU Takes Its Message to DC

Published September 17, 2023

The timing of the National Farmers Union Fly-in coincided with a chaotic time in the Capitol City. The farm bill expires at the end of the month and a government shutdown is on the table. Regarding the farm bill, North…

Farmers Point Out Prevent Plant Flaws

Published August 10, 2023

North Dakota Farmers Union conducted a survey with its members to discuss the harvest price option, the 1-in-4 rule and other crop insurance programs. NDFU Government Relations Director Matt Perdue said there was a mixed response. "We learned that some…

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Farm Bill Deadline Looming Closer

Published July 21, 2023

North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne has been traveling around the state for his President’s Tour. Watne spoke with members about critical issues, including crop insurance and the farm bill. "There's obvious concern that the farm bill will need…

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Farm Bill Needs Proper Funding

Published March 7, 2023

The goal is to get the farm bill across the finish line before the end of the year. North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne says the funding will be the biggest hurdle. "Everywhere I go people are talking about…

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Farming Changes Bring New Challenges

Watne Reelected

NDFU Meets in Bismarck

NDFU Leads the Alliance to Advance Climate Smart Agriculture

Advocacy Concern

Pipeline Project Highlighted at Local Farmers Union Meeting

NDFU Takes Its Message to DC

Farmers Point Out Prevent Plant Flaws

Farm Bill Deadline Looming Closer

Farm Bill Needs Proper Funding

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