Jan 4, 2021 | Latest News
North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne emphasized the importance of fixing a system that pays farmers and ranchers less for increased trade during his president’s report at the 94th annual state convention. The convention — held virtually via Zoom on...
Dec 22, 2020 | Latest News
Yesterday evening’s congressional passage of $900 billion in COVID-19 relief aid includes $13 billion for American farmers and ranchers. “We pushed hard for additional support for farmers and ranchers impacted by market disruptions and we’re glad that funding was...
Dec 14, 2020 | Latest News
Mark Watne of Velva was reelected to an eighth year as North Dakota Farmers Union president at the organization’s 94th annual state convention, broadcast virtually from Jamestown on Friday, Dec. 11, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In his message to delegates, Watne...Dec 9, 2020 | Latest News
North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne made the following statement today on President-elect Joe Biden’s expected nomination of Tom Vilsack for U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. “Family farmers and ranchers have a great leader in their corner in Tom Vilsack....Dec 1, 2020 | Latest News
En route to hunting ground, Tracey Miller and her husband RJ had a conversation not typical of deer hunters. With an opportunity to be part of the World Farmers’ Organisation’s Gymnasium — a global program meant to turn young producers into leaders — the...Dec 1, 2020 | Latest News
For farm policyholders of Farmers Union Insurance, a free gift is on the way. Chief Sales, Marketing and Brand Officer Kevin Ressler said farm policyholders should expect to receive a vintage-style Farmers Union Insurance cap from their respective agents. Ressler said...