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The 2025 South Dakota State Fair runs from Aug. 27 through Sept. 1 at the state fairgrounds in Huron, with Saturday, Aug. 30 being Farmers Union Day. In this episode, SD Farmers Union President Doug Sombke chats with DRG Media Group News and Farm Director Jody Heemstra about SDFU's support for the fair, the 52 cent cost of the Farmer's Share Luncheon, their interactive Farm Safety Trailer and more. The Farm Safety Trailer will be set up every day of the fair, on Third Street of the state fairgrounds, in front of the Dakotaland Museum. The safety demonstrations will be given at 11 AM, 2 PM and 4 PM, each day of the 2025 South Dakota State Fair.

A lot to talk about with Minnesota farmers and of course the person we go to is none other than Gary Wertish, President of the Minnesota Farmers Union who joins Vineeta LIVE on the veranda at the State Fair! We discuss the Farmers Union restaurant in Minneapolis, the struggles that farmers are facing and more!

A lot to talk about with Minnesota farmers and of course the person we go to is none other than Gary Wertish, President of the Minnesota Farmers Union who joins Vineeta LIVE on the veranda at the State Fair! We discuss the Farmers Union restaurant in Minneapolis, the struggles that farmers are facing and more!

08/21/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined by Tyler Stafslien to have a conversation about farmers dealing with the current Administration's trade actions. Tyler was elected as District 3 North Dakota Farmers Union Director in January 2018. He is a fourth-generation farmer, living on a farm homesteaded by his family in 1912. He farms 2,000 acres of wheat, barley, peas, lentils, flax and soybeans. Although he resides in the country, Stafslien is the mayor of Makoti. He has served on his local grain elevator cooperative board since 2005. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08/05/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined in the studio by Matt Perdue to talk about his goals for becoming the next President of the North Dakota Farmers Union. Matt previously served as the Government Relations Director and Team Supervisor at ND Farmers Union, and stepped down to run for President. Mark Watne serves as the current President and decided to step down, and the next election will take place at the State Convention in December. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Montana Farmers Union Sponsors Free Ag for Classroom Teachers Workshop Pt. 1

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It draws a crowd each and every year – North Dakota Farmers Union Camp. More than one thousand campers will attend North Dakota Farmers Union Camps in Jamestown and Heart Butte this summer season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07/14/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined in the KFGO studio by the President of North Dakota Farmers Union. Mark was elected President in 2013 and announced earlier this year that he won't be seeking reelection. He joins Joel on "News and Views" to discuss President Trump's "big, beautiful bill" from an ag perspective. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The National Farmers Union hopes that bipartisan discussions will not be lost over the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill.

We're shining a spotlight on Missouri Farmers Union! Hear from Brittany Sullivan of Fayette's Sullivan Farms and learn all about her family farm's first-generation-farmer journey into a regenerative, small-scale pasture and vegetable operation. Brittany also highlights how Missouri Farmers Union has been instrumental in their farm story and how being a part of the Local Food Safety Collaborative has helped to leverage new opportunities for Missouri farmers.Missouri Farmers UnionSullivan Farms

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Ian Brennan from Cassie's Farm about winning the Trees on Farms award at the inaugural Growing Native Forests Champions Awards, abandoning an 18-year career in IT for a life amongst the trees and the farm's unique, low impact, continuous cover forestry model... He talks with West Scotland farmer Duncan Macalister about being elected Vice-President of the Scottish Farmers Union, his attendance at the recent Royal Highland Show and the Scottish Government’s decision to reject climate change advice to cut livestock numbers by more than 25% by 2040... And he catches up with rural health advocate Craig 'Wiggy' Wiggins about being stuck at Rotorua airport, rain at Fieldays and a date with the panel beater. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Headlines on today's episode include: Assessing the Make America Healthy Again Commission report, Missouri farmer says MAHA report has no reassurance, Clean Fuels letter asks EPA to boost RVO levels, Fertilizer supplies are tight, Metapneumovirus exacts heavy toll on turkey industry, and R-CALF, Farmers Union urge cattle producers to file claims.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

#podcast #politics #Michigan #Progressives #Democrats #Farming #Rural #Medicaid #Environment #Economy #RenewableEnergy #WorkingClass #Tariffs #WorkFromHome #Oligarchy #CorporateCorruption #GovernmentCorruption #Musk #Trump #MAGA #LeftOfLansing 00:00-21:28: MAGA Attacks on Rural Michigan/Dems Attack David Hogg Pat Johnston talks about how MAGA Michigan Republicans are passing bills hurting farmers, while also passing bills that have zero benefits to working class. The same goes for the MAGA Republicans in Congress, who are trying to pass $880 billion in Medicaid funding--funding that'll be devasting to rural Michigan residents with hospital closures. And why are Republicans gutting health care for the working class? So, they can pass trillions of $$$ in tax cuts for the elite donor base, like Elon Musk and Betsy DeVos. And Pat's incensed over the DNC's moves to oust party vice-chair David Hogg. 22:29-38:37: Michigan Farmers Union's Bob Thompson Michigan Farmers Union President Bob Thompson joins the show to talk about how Trump & Elon's cuts are adding pain to Michigan farmers, and rural Michigan. Thompson shares his views on topics such as: tariffs, cuts to USAID and USDA, cuts to NOAA and the Great Lakes Environmental Research Lab, and cuts to universities that perform studies designed to help farmers. To learn more, visit the Michigan Farmers Union. 38:38-44:57: Last Call on At-Home Work The "Last Call" is on the MAGA Michigan Republican House majority's demands that state employees come back to Lansing for a five-day work-week. Pat explains why this is beyond idiotic. 44:58-46:40: Ending Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can! leftoflansing@gmail.com Left of Lansing is now on YouTube as well! leftoflansing.com NOTES: "5 Calls" Site where you can call your Congressional Representative and tell them NO to the MAGA Republican Budget.  "MDHHS Report: 750K Michiganders on Medicaid stand to lose coverage if federal cuts are finalized." By Steven Bohner of ABC 13 News in Grand Rapids "U.S. House GOP mandates Medicaid work requirements in giant bill slashing spending." By Jennifer Shutt of Michigan Advance "Democrats are deeply pessimistic about the future of their party, an AP-NORC poll finds." By Steve Peoples and Linley Sanders of The AP "Anti-PFAS coalition decries Trump Administration's rollback of drinking water regulations." By Kyle Davidson of Michigan Advance "Children's health services could see trims even under scaled-back Medicaid cuts." By Shalina Chatlani of Stateline "MSU researchers, administrators cope with estimated $82 million lost in funding cuts." By Hannah Locke of State News "5 Key Facts About Medicaid Work Requirements." By Elizabeth Hinton & Robin Rudowicz of KFF "Trump Is (One) Logical Endpoint of the GOP." By Noah Bertlaski of Everything Is Horrible "DNC panel opens the door to removing David Hogg from his national post." By Andrew Howard of Politico "People who work from home all the time ‘cut emissions by 54%' against those in office." By Patrick Barkham of The Guardian "Off The Record with Tim Skubick--Season 54, Ep: 44" by WKAR

The Ag-Net News Hour Hosts, Lorrie Boyer and Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter,“ discussed recent trade developments, highlighting a significant reduction in tariffs on Chinese goods from 145% to 30%. The US and China are negotiating a 90-day truce, with potential for a more permanent deal. The phase one trade deal with China, which included billions in agricultural purchases, is being revisited. The US has closed its border to Mexican cattle, bison, and horses due to the New World screw worm, a decision supported by the National Cattlemen's Beef Association. The hosts also touched on the US-Ukraine deal and the potential for in-person talks between Zelensky and Putin   Mike Strands, Vice President of Advocacy at the National Farmers Union, discussed the Trump administration's new trade deal with the UK, focusing on market access for U.S. beef and ethanol. He highlighted Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins' aggressive travel schedule to promote trade deals with various countries. Strands emphasized the urgency of passing a new Farm Bill due to rising input costs and trade tensions, noting that 100 Farmers Union members lobbied Congress. He also addressed potential USDA budget cuts, which could impact farm safety nets and conservation programs, and the impact of recent employee buyouts on USDA staffing levels. Aaron Kendall, Director of Sporting Advocacy at the National Wildlife Federation, discussed the potential sale of public lands for affordable housing. He highlighted that the Federal Land Policy Management Act allows the sale of up to 2,500 acres of BLM lands, but proposed sales would divert revenue to the treasury rather than improving land management. Kendall argued against the proposal, citing economic and logistical challenges, including infrastructure costs and emergency services. He emphasized the importance of public lands for recreation and local economies, noting that grazing permits on federal lands are significantly cheaper than on state or private lands. Kendall urged listeners to contact their representatives to protect public lands.

This week on AgweekTV, dry conditions around the region are affecting planting for some growers. A major food bank that serves the hungry throughout the region struggles with funding cuts. Changes are coming for North Dakota's largest farm group. And we'll meet the former Organic Valley intern who now leads the country's largest cooperative of organic farmers.  

North Dakota Farmers Union (NDFU) President Mark Watne announced in December that he will not seek a 13th term as NDFU President in the upcoming December election. We caught up with Watne in Washington D.C. during the annual National Farmers Union Fly-In about his tenure in the leadership role and what the future ma hold for him and NDFU. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Farmers Union Members Launch Week of Action

05/01/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined by the President of North Dakota Farmers Union, Mark Watne, to announce his decision not to run for reelection to a 13th term as president at the organization’s annual meeting in December. They also talk about the future of the Farm Bill. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

04/03/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined by Jeff Lassle and Doug Sombke to have a conversation about tariffs after President Trump's announcement. Jeff is the President and Chief Executive Officer of NexEra Materials Group, LLC based out of South Dakota. NexEra, the manufacturer of Cem-Rock planned to break ground on two new manufacturing facilities—one in Rapid City, SD, and another in Waycross, GA, but he's changed his mind on it. Doug Sombke is the President of South Dakota Farmers Union. Doug was elected to serve as president of Farmers Union Industries in 2017, an organization that owns several agribusinesses whose profits help fund the operations of five state Farmers Union organizations as well as the National Farmers Union. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's Ohio Ag Net Podcast, Matt Reese catches up with newly-elected Ohio Farmers Union President Bryn Bird. They talk cross-country moves, diverse vegetable production, and family farming. Bird also shares what the union is advocating on behalf of farmers for, including strengthening regional food systems and farms. Featured audio includes: Dale Minyo catches up with the Director of the Ohio Department of Agriculture Brian Baldridge at the Ohio Beef Expo. Joel Penhorwood meets with the President of the Ohio Auctioneers Association Darby Walton at the Ohio Beef Expo. Dale stops by the Farm Credit Mid-America office in Brown County to talk with Rudi Pitzer Perry during Patronage Week. 

National Farmers Union announced its support of the American Beef Labeling Act, which was introduced by Senators John Thune (R-SD) and Cory Booker (D-NJ). The legislation will codify mandatory country-of-origin labeling, or MCOOL, for beef sold in the U.S., distinguishing American-produced products in grocery stores.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special Gut Health Month episode, we're joined by leading gut health expert Nicole Dynan. Nicole shares her journey as a gut health dietitian and offers practical strategies to help dietitians specialise and stand out in this growing field, along with ways to effectively communicate complex science with clients. In the episode, we discuss: Nicole's career journey as a gut health dietitian Steps to position yourself as a trusted expert in gut health through branding, social media and networking How to communicate complex gut health science in a way clients can easily understand and implement The importance of collaborating with GPs, specialists and other allied health professionals How to stay updated with the latest gut health research Hosted by Brooke Delfino  Click here for the shownotes Gut Health Month 2025 is supported by Activia Probiotic Yoghurt, Farmers Union, Life-Space Probiotics, Nerva, The Probiotics Institute, Swisse Nutra+, Coeliac Australia, Crohn's & Colitis Australia and The Gut Foundation The content, products and/or services referred to in this podcast are intended for Health Care Professionals only and are not, and are not intended to be, medical advice, which should be tailored to your individual circumstances. The content is for your information only, and we advise that you exercise your own judgement before deciding to use the information provided. Professional medical advice should be obtained before taking action. The reference to particular products and/or services in this episode does not constitute any form of endorsement. Please see here for terms and conditions.

The Farmers Union’s “Tri-State Producers Conference” took place in Fargo this past weekend. Rusty Halvorson has details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Farmers Union has always focused on creating a revenue stream for the organization beyond member dues. Bob Bosold talks to Dale Bednarek who runs Farmers Union Industries for 5 Midwest Farmers Unions--Minnesota, the Dakotas, Iowa and Wisconsin. A snow storm is on the way for Wisconsin. Stu Muck breaks it down.The holidays are a great time to catch up with friends and family, but that's not the case for everyone. Ben Jarboe and Stephanie Hoff talk to Sue Springer, founder of Suicide Prevention of SW Wisconsin. Springer says the holidays can create an elevated sense of loneliness and depression for many people. She explains triggers that you should be aware of, and also shares resources available to try and help. Wisconsin announced its first presumed case of HPAI in a human. A farm worker in Barron county who had worked at a commercial poultry flock that tested positive for HPAI is recovering quickly after detection. Dr. Darlene Konkle, WDATCP State Veterinarian, says they're waiting on further test results. There was also another case of HPAI detected in a Kenosha county. This detection was in a back flock.Katie Burgess from EverAg previews potential milk production figures that will be released by USDA today. She also speaks with Pam Jahnke about cheese movement tapering off as the holidays approach, and what 2025 might look like first quarter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Family farmers and ranchers from across South Dakota will gather in Huron December 11-12 when South Dakota Farmers Union hosts its 109th State Convention.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11/12/24: Joel Heitkamp is joined in the KFGO studio by the President of North Dakota Farmers Union, Mark Watne. He joins Joel for a conversation on the Farm Bill, and the importance of passing it soon. He urges listeners to contact their legislators, and members of Congress to pass it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jessie Veeder honors John Prine, Mark Watne discusses Farmers Union dining, Kenzie Olson highlights Fargo Youth Impact, and Matt Olien reviews Saturday Night.

Helping the next generation is the focus of the South Dakota Farmers Union's Herd Builder Award. The winners were selected by a panel of judges based on an application. One of those winners is Rylan Faugerhaug of Wessington Springs.

Farmers Union members from South Dakota took part the National Farmers Union Fly-In activities Sept. 9-11, 2024. Two of those members were Jason and Kaeloni Latham from Harding County.

09/09/24: Joel Heitkamp is joined by the President of ND Farmers Union, Mark Watne, while he's in Washington, D.C. Mark, along with twenty-six North Dakota Farmers Union  members are there today, urging members of Congress to pass a new farm bill as part of a three-day National Farmers Union legislative fly-in. The current bill, set to expire on Sept. 30, is an extension of the 2018 farm bill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second hour of the show, Angela Lang talks to us about her history with the labor movement, specifically with SEIU and how that time with them informed the framework of her own group: Black Leaders Organizing For Communities (BLOC). Then we wrap up the show with Darin Von Ruden, the President of the Farmers Union in Wisconsin. Darin speaks with Jane and Greg about how a farm bill is necessary and this current attitude of kicking the can down the road. As always, thank you for listening, texting and calling, we couldn't do this without you! Don't forget to download the free Civic Media app and take us wherever you are in the world! Matenaer On Air is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 10 am - noon across the state. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! You can also rate us on your podcast distribution center of choice, they go a long way! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X and YouTube to keep up with Jane and the show! Guests: Angela Lang, Darin Von Ruden

08/30/24: Nick Archuleta serves as the President of ND United, and brings a conversation on the pros and cons of Measure 4 to "News and Views." He's joined on-air by Matt Perdue, the Government Relations Director for North Dakota Farmers Union. Matt works to direct the organization's legislative efforts at the federal level. He leads analysis of proposed legislative actions and determines the potential impact on the organization.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoons Live with Tyler Axness is live from Sunset Lanes in Moorhead and he is joined by Darin Sundstri, Owner/Partner of Sunset Lanes and Jay Fedig, JMAR Entertainment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Description: Host Laura Hedlund plays back clips of the 2018 Governor’s forum hosted by the Farmers Union. It features then Congressman Tim Walz, a few months before he was elected Governor. Just before those clips, Laura also speaks with Gary Wertish, president of the Minnesota Farmers Union.

Mark Watne serves as President of the North Dakota Farmers Union and discusses the farm bill timeline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

South Dakota Farmers Union is hosting its annual photo contest, Celebrating Life on the Family Farm & Ranch May 1 – July 31, 2024. The winning photographer receives $250.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2023 Farm Bill drum has been beating for a while now as the deadline for this legislation has been delayed, and the timeline for when it will pass through Congress is still a question. Mike Stranz joins us. He's the vice president of advocacy for the National Farmers Union, working on the Hill, but his roots are in northeast Wisconsin where he grew up. He gives us an update on how the Farmers Union is using this extra time to press policymakers on consolidation in agriculture. NFU is focused on ensuring there's competition in agriculture to keep input costs low and keep farms independent. He's optimistic that Congress can get a farm bill done this year, but time will tell. He does anticipate a markup draft of the bill from the House before Memorial Day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Perdue, from ND Farmers Union, discusses the Evolution Ag Summit on Feb. 20, 2024. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Farm & Rural Lobby Day was a success, according to Wisconsin Farmers Union. Members braved the cold this week to come to the State Capitol and talk to lawmakers about the policy priorities they established during their annual meeting. President Darin Von Ruden, a dairy farmer out of Westby, says he was happy with the turnout and the excitement in the room. He says lawmakers also look forward to meeting with their farmer constituents, but passing legislation won't be easy. He says funding on-farm efforts to combat climate change can be an especially difficult conversation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin Farmers Union members will get together in Madison on Wednesday for the Farm and Rural Lobby Day at the State Capitol. Before meeting with their lawmakers, Farmers Union will brief its members on the policy priorities set at the annual meeting in December. The topics range across seven categories ranging from rural economy issues to on-farm environmental work. Michelle Ramirez-White is the policy coordinator for the Wisconsin Farmers Union. She expects about 70 farmers to make the trip. She tells Mid-West Farm Report about the list of bills they'll be talking about next week, and how the grassroots organization fits in to the legislative process.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12/15/23: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting live from the NDFU State Convention, and is joined by their President, Mark Watne. They talk about what to expect from the convention, and he shares his thoughts on the Farm Bill, local organizing, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12/15/23: Joel is live at the NDFU Convention and is joined by Josh Stutrud and Drew Courtney. They are part of the N.D. Agricultural Mitigation, which is a nonprofit organization comprised of regional agricultural groups, including Farmers Union. Josh is also the president of NDAM and the Secretary of the North Dakota Soybean Growers Association. Drew is the Vice President of NDAM and the Secretary/Treasurer of the North Dakota Corn Growers Association.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12/15/23: Joel is broadcasting from Bismarck at the North Dakota Farmers Union State Convention, and is joined by Matt Perdue, the NDFU Government Relations Director. NDFU is spearheading a pilot USDA program in North Dakota called the Alliance toAdvance Climate-Smart Agriculture that Matt is overseeing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Montana Farmers Union is encouraging local producers to donate meat to food banks this winter.

Some major new research into bird flu was published this week. The headlines are that this year has so far been better than last year, that the virus doesn't spread between poultry farms in the air and that spread from farm to farm has been very rare. We hear from the Animal and Plant Health Agency on the details. Farmers are warning that cuts to the rural affairs budget in Wales are a significant blow, which put environmental targets at risk. The Farmers Union of Wales and NFU Cymru have both criticised the Welsh Government, which in an emergency budget this week announced cuts across departments. A parliamentary committee is looking into land based education, so all week we've been doing the same. We asked the Chair of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee, Sir Robert Goodwill, why they launched the inquiry now. Presented by Charlotte Smith and produced by Beatrice Fenton.

Farmers are warning that cuts to the rural affairs budget in Wales are a significant blow which puts environmental targets at risk. The Farmers Union of Wales and NFU Cymru have both criticised the Welsh Government, which in an emergency budget announced cuts across departments. About 8% of the rural affairs budget, will go, that is around £37 and a half million. Farmers in Scotland are bracing themselves for more bad weather. The Met office is forecasting 'unprecedented levels of rain'. This follows hard on the heels of heavy rain and flooding in Argyll, Aberdeenshire and Tayside when fields with crops were submerged for days. Drones are already being used for photography and surveying farms, and drones which spray aren't far behind. Harper Adams is the first university to offer a qualification in using drones for agriculture. We meet the people running the course and the people learning how to operate them. Presenter = Charlotte Smith Producer = Rebecca Rooney

Get the latest agriculture news in today's AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today's show covers the powdery mildew trials at the Cal Poly Strawberry Center, Farmers Union supporting the the Right to Repair Bill, comments on disaster relief, and leveraging existing areas of funding for SPM roadmap implantation. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features and more.