NORTH DAKOTA FARMERS UNION
ND Farmers Union president looks back on first year in office 
Woody Barth’s first year on the job included drought and the failure by Congress to approve a new farm bill. Barth took over as president a year ago, replacing Robert Carlson, who retired after nearly 15 years in the post.
By Jonathan Knutson , November 20, 2012
ND Farmers Union holding annual convention
More than 800 farmers are gathering in Grand Forks this weekend as one of North Dakota's largest farm groups holds its annual get-together.
By Associated Press , November 16, 2012
Woody Barth, Jamestown, N.D., column: Farmers Union helped grow proposed fertilizer plant
CHS, the largest cooperative in the United States, recently announced plans to build a nitrogen fertilizer manufacturing plant in Spiritwood, N.D.
North Dakota Farmers Union was a driving force behind this announcement.
By Woody Barth , October 01, 2012
Precision agriculture an evolving process
That’s the message from an array of scientists and equipment providers, who spoke at the newly-launched Precision Agriculture Summit in Jamestown, N.D., organized by the Red River Valley Research Corridor and hosted at the North Dakota Farmers Union headquarters.
By Mikkel Pates , January 29, 2012
N.D. man selected to lead international farm group
The Farmers Union says Robert Carlson will lead the World Farmers Organization, a group aimed at finding solutions to global food security issues.
By Associated Press , September 13, 2011
Anderson named general manager for FUMIC, FUSA
The North Dakota Farmers Union’s board of directors has named Mark Anderson general manager of Farmers Union Service Association and Farmers Union Mutual Insurance Co.
By Agweek Staff and Wire Reports , August 22, 2011
Farmers, policymakers ponder farm bill
Farmers have been most surprised about two things when attending July informational meetings in North Dakota about the 2012 farm bill — the federal subsidy for crop insurance and the sheer amount of federal outlays for agricultural programs in the state.
By Mikkel Pates , July 20, 2011
North Dakota Farmers Union president won't run for re-election
Robert Carlson has been the group's president for 15 years. The Farmers Union is based in Jamestown. The group says it has more than 40,000 members.
By Associated Press , May 04, 2011
People in business
Whitebirch at Breezy Point Resort has earned the RCI Gold Crown Resort designation for 2011. RCI presented the award in recognition of the resort’s superior resort facilities and services. RCI selected Whitebirch at Breezy Point Resort to join the group of affiliated resorts based on resort quality, service delivery and overall vacation experience, as well as an resort facilities, amenities and guest services.
By Herald Staff Reports , December 10, 2010
North Dakota Farmers Union winds down Carbon Credit Program
A five-year-old program to pay farmers for practices that left carbon dioxide in the ground is coming to an end, according to information from the program’s operator, the North Dakota Farmers Union.
By Keith Norman , November 13, 2010
Japanese farm delegation visiting N.D.
The North Dakota Farmers Union is bringing a delegation from Japan's largest farm organization to the state.
By Associated Press , March 31, 2010
MINNESOTA POLITICS: N.H. papers welcome Pawlenty ... Balanced budgets ... Peterson happy ... more
New Hampshire’s newspapers were kind to Minnesota Gov. Tim his inaugural visit as a potential presidential candidate. The Concord Monitor’s headline read, “Pawlenty: U.S. is not a beggar; Minnesota governor rallies state Republicans.” The Monitor said the Republican governor “delivered a stinging critique of Democratic policies as he urged Republicans to band together and grow the party.”
By Don Davis , December 19, 2009
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