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Tia Nesson of Douglas attends first NFU convention as North Dakota delegate
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I was born and raised in the Bismarck/Mandan area, where I met my wife, Kadie, and my now stepdaughter, Avaree, who is 12. We were married on New Year's Eve of 2022. I have been an insurance agent specializing in Medicare/health and life insurance for about 10 years and three of those years have been with Farmers Union. They have been the best three years of my career.
I am grateful to be a part of such an organization and plan on being here for many more years to come! What I love about my job is that I get to assist in helping clients find affordable healthcare. I particularly like complex cases, as it's like putting together a puzzle. At the end, you have a beautiful finished product that is tailored to that client's specific needs. Getting to see the joy and relief in a client's face is rewarding, as the burden and confusion of shopping for health/Medicare insurance is completely taken off of their shoulders. I specifically enjoy when clients tell me how easy and simple the enrollment process was.
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Perdue testifies to U.S. Senate committee
BY PAM MUSLAND, NDFU
North Dakota Farmers Union President
Matt Perdue represented National Farmers Union in a hearing March 10 before the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, testifying on ways to increase domestic consumption of agricultural products.
Perdue cited investment in value-added processing and renewable fuels markets, expansion of local and regional supply chains, and addressing competition as ways to increase domestic markets. “Strengthening domestic markets is not merely an economic choice but a prerequisite for the longterm survival of family farmers and rural communities,” he testified.
In North Dakota, Perdue said valueadded processing acts as a hedge against volatile global commodity prices and creates opportunities to produce and market different commodities. He emphasized the vital role biofuels play in strengthening farm income. “By transforming crops like corn, soybeans and canola into renewable energy, farmers capture added value from every bushel while supporting domestic energy security.”
Specifically, expanding the market for biofuels, including year-round sales of 15% ethanol blended gasoline and higher targets
for bio-based diesel, would increase demand for U.S.-grown crops, Perdue testified. He also highlighted opportunities for farmers with the shift toward sustainable aviation fuel.
Perdue asked Congress to invest in programs that support local and regional food procurement programs to help farmers expand and build new markets. He encouraged continued investment in local and regional livestock processing, which has created “new market outlets for producers and [is] boosting consumers’ access to locally produced and processed beef.”
He emphasized that new market opportunities must be fair and transparent, so producers have an opportunity to compete. “It is critical that Congress and the administration work together to enforce and enhance our antitrust and pro-competition laws,” Perdue stated. “Farmers today must buy from and sell into highly consolidated and uncompetitive markets.”
Perdue testified alongside representatives from the American Farm Bureau Federation, American Soybean Association, International Fresh Produce Association, National Corn Growers Association, and National Cotton Council. To view all testimony, go to: agriculture.senate.gov/hearings.
North Dakota Farmers Union President Matt Perdue answers a question on valueadded agriculture during a U.S. Senate Ag committee hearing March 10 in Washington, D.C.
Photo courtesy of National Farmers Union
Domestic demand is key
Growing domestic demand is critical to the success of our family farms and ranches in North Dakota. International commodity markets are increasingly competitive, uncertain and volatile. While stabilizing trade relationships will help, boosting demand here at home is our best long-term solution. That is the message I carried to the U.S. Senate agriculture committee last month. And it’s a message we’ve repeated time and again in meetings with our congressional delegation and the administration.
Luckily, we have the tools to grow domestic demand through renewable fuels markets. We have strongly supported proposals to boost bio-based diesel volumes under the Renewable Fuel Standard. That change aligns with the significant investments renewable fuel producers and farmers have made to support growing demand for biodiesel and renewable diesel markets. I hope by the time you read this, EPA has finalized a proposal to do just that.
We have also advocated strongly for legislation permanently authorizing year-round sales of E15. That legislative change would end years of patchwork regulatory decisions, providing strong, stable demand for ethanol. Congress has been on the cusp of enacting year-round E15 for two years. As I said to the committee, it’s time to get it done.
Renewable fuels markets offer promise in the long term. NDFU continues our yearslong push for E30 and higher-level blends of ethanol. We remain excited about the development of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) markets. North Dakota is poised to be a leader in SAF production, which may be the next major demand boost for U.S. commodities.
NDFU also continues to push for opportunities beyond traditional commodity markets. We’ve been strong advocates for state and federal investments in local and regional supply chains. Those investments have expanded opportunities for North Dakota ranchers to sell directly to consumers and through food service channels. A variety of processing facilities – from pea flour to craft malting to sugar factories – support the
incredible diversity of North Dakota agriculture. The more we support that diversity, the more resilient we will be.
As we grow domestic demand, we must also be mindful of agriculture’s most chronic challenge: corporate consolidation. The markets we buy from and sell into are highly concentrated. That consolidation drives costs up and prices down. Growing domestic demand and expanding diverse opportunities are key to our future success. So, too, is making sure that farmers and ranchers can get a fair shake in the market.
We are confronting the most challenging economic environment for family farms in over
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DATA on the move
Story by Chris Aarhus, NDFU Editor
Transportation institute provides crucial data for maintaining state's infrastructure
When the weather is bad and travel is required, many North Dakotans use the North Dakota Department of Transportation’s popular road conditions map.
How about a map that tracks the age of the pavement on county and state roadways? The Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute (UGPTI) has one available on its website, and it’s a tool the institute has developed to stay on top of the wear and tear on the state's roads and bridges.
“I’m not aware of any other state that actually does this and has a consistent system that all counties participate in,” said Denver Tolliver,
director of UPGTI. “It’s a road and bridge management system which includes a GIS framework, which counties can quickly access that has not only our data but their data. (Counties) can run models that will forecast the life expectancy of the road and its conditions into the future.”
Tolliver said that data is helpful to stakeholders.
“It’s been instrumental in providing the legislature and others with critical information to keep our roads in good condition,” he said.
Housed within North Dakota State University, UGPTI focuses on research and education, playing a broad role in how both people and goods move in the region. That includes the
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study of highways, bridges, rail, trucking and freight systems, Tolliver said.
“We blend engineering, economics and other types of disciplines together to be able to look at a complex transportation problem in its totality,” Tolliver said. “We’ve focused a lot on agricultural transportation in the past. In fact, that was really the starting point for (UGPTI).”
The North Dakota legislature established the institute in 1967 to study the impacts of transportation on the economy and economic development in the state, given that North Dakota is located far from many of the major markets in which it does its business, Tolliver said.
“A lot of our analysis has been looking at the capabilities of rail and trucks to move agricultural goods, compiling and interpreting statistics on these movements and looking at the efficiencies and the cost of both the rail and the truck and then expanding out into looking
at the farm to market road system,” he said. “We’ve spent quite a bit of time the past 10 years developing methods and models to look at rural roads in North Dakota, estimate their condition and assess their investment needs.”
The institute is primarily funded by government agencies like the North Dakota Department of Transportation and United States Department of Transportation (USDOT), with additional funding directly from the state legislature, particularly for the biennial road and bridge investment needs study. It also has regular clients who pay for research.
“Our funding might come from a university transportation grant at the state level or a federal grant from (USDOT), and we occasionally get some funding from some of the state’s ag groups,” he said.
UGPTI might not grab the headlines, but its work behind the scenes is crucial. During the state’s oil boom more than a decade ago, the legislature turned to UGPTI to help assess the condition of county and township roads.
“It wasn’t just from an agricultural standpoint
anymore — it was from an energy standpoint,” he said. “We provided information to (the legislature) that was really critical to them in appropriating funds. And they’ve since developed several funding mechanisms for oil producing counties and for non-oil producing counties.”
One of the ways UPGTI goes about its work — its researchers literally drive every county and state road in North Dakota. They use equipment — such as an inertia road profiler — that determines the roughness of each road. They also use sensors within roads to measure how well the pavement reacts to various weights.
“We’ll go in one part of the state and (NDDOT) will go in another part of the state, and we’ll collect the data,” he said.
Looking forward, UPGTI has a number of projects its working on in collaboration with others. One of those projects is the impacts of autonomous trucking that’s being funded by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
“It’s really taking off in Texas and in the
This map shows the conditions of state and county highways in North Dakota. It was created by the Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute's asset management system, which uses research and data to keep track of roads and bridges in the state. This and other transportation maps are available at ugpti.org
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southwest — a company is hauling frac sand in the Permian Basin using autonomous trucks,” he said. “It will be several years before it gets to North Dakota. But I do think in five years, there probably will be autonomous trucks here. So we’re working hard to understand what that challenge looks like when that truck gets off the interstate and gets onto rural roads, especially in winter conditions.”
Much of the institute’s work is done at the intersection of North Dakota’s pivotal industries — energy and agriculture. And it has a direct impact, Tolliver said.
“One of the biggest costs to agriculture, and one that causes a lot of uncertainty, is transportation and logistics,” he said. “We have great on-farm productivity and efficiency, but we don’t consume enough of those products in our own state. They have to go out of state. Whether we’re looking at trucking and rail economics, road conditions and investments or overall freight mobility, it’s having a major direct impact on agriculture and the economy of the state.”
GRASSROOTS IN ACTION
A first-time delegate, Nesson advocates on behalf of farmers and ranchers at NFU convention
BY CHRIS AARHUS, NDFU
Tia Nesson of Douglas learned about Farmers Union through word of mouth, starting at the local level with her rancher friend Emily Roen. That momentum took her to the county and state level, and before she knew it, she was listening to policy discussion as a North Dakota delegate at the National Farmers Union convention in New Orleans.
True grassroots.
Nesson was one of a record 56 delegates advocating on behalf of North Dakota’s farmers and ranchers attending NFU’s 124th anniversary convention. Rigorous debate on farm programs, data centers and healthcare led the policy discussion.
For Nesson, her involvement started with the Roens — Emily and her husband Garrett, who is Ward County Farmers Union president. Now, Tia and her husband Cody are both board members of Ward County.
“I had never heard anything because I didn’t have an agriculture background — my husband grew up with farming,” she said. “This was all new to me. Emily signed me up for a membership and told me what it was about.”
At the local meeting, Tia heard NDFU president Matt Perdue talk about the ongoing problems affecting agriculture producers in North Dakota and what North Dakota Farmers Union was actively doing to find solutions.
“That really opened my eyes to what is going on,” she said. “Shortly after that, we got
more involved.”
She said people tend to remain insulated in their own circles, rather than engaging with the wider world.
“I was very nervous to get involved because I don’t like being out of my comfort zone,” she said. “When you’re in your community, you get stuck in your bubble, and this really shows you what’s going on in the broader scope of things and allows you to understand issues that others may be having.”
At the NFU convention, Tia said she was pleased to hear from other young producers about what it takes to get started and survive on the farm or ranch.
“There are so many hurdles to jump over as a young producer right now,” she said. “Listening to what the young producers said this weekend tells me it’s possible.”
With more than 25 states represented, the event often reflects a broad cross-section of agriculture. From fruit and vegetables to beef cattle to small grains.
“It’s a supportive community,” Nesson said. “I didn’t know if there was going to be a lot of (difference) between the states, but everyone is open to having a conversation with you. That was eye-opening for me.”
The convention passed three special orders: Family Farmers, the Farm Crisis and the Future of Food and Farm Policy; Family Farming
and the Roots of our Democracy; and Family Farming and Dairy Policy Reform. Go to nfu.org to learn more.
NFU President Rob Larew and Vice President Jeff Kippley, from South Dakota, ran unopposed and were both reelected.
“The challenges facing family farmers and ranchers continue to grow more complex,” said NFU President Rob Larew in a press release. “But through it all, Farmers Union continues to do something Washington too often struggles to achieve: bringing people with diverse viewpoints together, working through tough issues and emerging with solutions they built collectively. That unity is our greatest strength.”
Tia Nesson, left, poses with her friend Emily Roen at the National Farmers Union convention March 9 in New Orleans.
NDFU took a record fifty-six delegates from North Dakota to the National Farmers Union convention March 7-9 in New Orleans.
Twenty one counties from NDFU earned NFU's Leadership Achievement Award. Those counties were Barnes, Benson, Burke, Burleigh, Cavalier, Dunn, Grand Forks, Kidder, Logan, Mercer, Mountrail, Oliver, Richland, Sargent, Sheridan, Sioux, Stark, Walsh, Ward, Wells and Williams.
NORTH DAKOTA DELEGATES TO THE NATIONAL FARMERS UNION CONVENTION
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DISTRICT 1: Julie Gemmill (Fordville), Dee Decimus Holmes and Stephen Holmes (Grand Forks), John Kelly (Pekin), Cate Kratochvil (Lankin), Christopher Lundeby (Osnabrock), Sheila Rude (Tolna), Jeanna Smaaladen (Grand Forks), Jon Iverson (Langdon).
DISTRICT 2: Mary Blumhagen (Bismarck), Bob and DeAnne Finken (Douglas), April Marquart (Anamoose), Tia Nesson (Douglas), Phil Neubauer (Bottineau), Tyler Stafslien (Makoti), Bob Finken (Douglas).
DISTRICT 3: Doug and Sharri Cvancara (Wildrose), Lacey Ethen (Sherwood), Patty Jensen (Tioga), Trever Jensen (Kenmare), Jarrett Keith (Sherwood) Steve and Jerri Keith (Sherwood).
DISTRICT 4: Mary Fischer (Bowman), Tim Fischer (Bowman), Aaron and Cindy Krauter (West Fargo), Bob Kuylen (South Heart), Clifford Mayer (Dickinson), Lenci Sickler (Gladstone), Shane Sickler (Gladstone), Bob Kuylen (South Heart).
DISTRICT 5: Dave Berger (Center), Roxann Bloom (Ryder), Bailie Grainer (Huff), Bill Kershaw (Menoken), Claire Ryberg (Menoken), Hanna Ryberg (Menoken), Miles Tomac (Mandan).
DISTRICT 6: Lori Blocker (Ashley), Lori Carlson (Spiritwood), Lynn Haro (LaMoure), Josh Heinrich (Adrian), Mike Huebner (Jamestown), Carmen Rath Wald (Napoleon), Mary Schlosser (Edgeley), Shelly Ziesch (Pettibone).
DISTRICT 7: Bob Bruns (Valley City), Jim Dotzenrod (Wyndmere), Mark and Michelle Watne (Fargo), Wyatt Sundquist (Forman), Dalton Wiest (Barney), Ben and Megan Vig (Sharon).
Christopher Lundeby of Osnabrock, Dalton Wiest of Barney, Emily Roen of Douglas, Lynn Haro of LaMoure and Lacey Ethen of Sherwood were on the delegate team that focused on the issue of conservation. Each delegate is part of a team that works on a specific topic.
Stephen Holmes of Grand Forks.
NDFU Vice President Bob Kuylen.
NDFU was well represented at the convention.
Barnes County Farmers Union President Robert Bruns received the Bruce Miller membership achievement award for his work supporting the organization, presented to him by NDFU President Matt Perdue.
Jarrett Keith of Sherwood.
Richard Schlosser of Edgeley.
North Dakota Farmers Union won NFU's leadership award, presented here from NFU President Rob Larew, left, and NFU Vice President Jeff Kippley.
Megan Vig of Sharon, left, won one of NFU's two speech competitions.
Bill and Karen Kershaw of Menoken.
A jazz band entered the conference hall to end the second day's festivities.
NDFU delegate teams prepped for the policy debate the night they arrived.
NDFU President Matt Perdue and his daughter Ellie.
Braylen Bruns of Valley City explains a policy change to the convention during the policy debate. Bruns was North Dakota's representative on NFU's Policy and Action Committee.
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Dusty's class joins in on the fun, as they take a field trip to the farm to dispel common farming myths and learn where food comes from!
New, bold salads hit menu
Founding Farmers has always believed that great food starts with great ingredients, and their newest salads are a perfect testament to that philosophy. Three brand-new, scratch-made salads have just launched at all Founding Farmers locations, born out of a commitment to seasonal flavors, quality sourcing, and the kind of culinary creativity that turns a simple salad into an unforgettable meal.
The culinary team has been hard at work crafting combinations that are as inspired as they are delicious. The Fried Chicken & Roasted Corn salad layers crispy fried chicken, sweet roasted corn, tangy pickled red onion, and fresh mango finished with a smoky chipotle drizzle and cornbread croutons made from Founding Farmers'
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own famous Skillet Cornbread. The Warm Roasted Chicken & Herbs salad is pure comfort elevated, pairing tender roasted chicken with sweet figs, tangy feta, toasted hazelnuts, and unexpected blueberry muffin croutons that somehow make perfect sense. And their beloved Hand-Pulled Chilled Chicken salad has been lovingly revamped, now served alongside grilled cranberry orange bread that adds a bright, citrusy note to every bite.
Every detail is carefully considered and every ingredient is thoughtfully sourced from producers they know and trust — including North Dakota Mill flour in those irresistible blueberry muffin croutons and cranberry orange bread — because at Founding Farmers, that's just the standard.
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F-NH TRACTOR, 1995 Ford New Holland 9480 tractor, 7400 hrs, 310 hp 855 Cummins engine, good 20.8.42 tires, 4 hyd ,always shedded in good condition. $26,000. 701-520-1251, Lee Menzies, Cavalier.
CULTIVATOR, 42' JD 1000 Field cult. w/ Degelman Harrows; 41' JD Chisel plow w/ Degelman Harrows, both field ready; 30' 4350 JD Hoe drill, three 10 fts with built on Erskine transport, make offer. 701-833-9630/701-4827767, Gary Knudtson, Donnybrook.
ROCK BUCKET, 74" Bobcat Rock Bucket - $2500; IH Swather 24' Model 75 - $500; '58 Ford Grain Truck - $300; 701-678-2908, Doug Martin, Lisbon.
FLEX HEAD, 2010 635F Flex Head w/ Crary Air Bar, New Transmission and Reel Bushings; 1981 GMC 7000 Tandem Truck, Runs Good; JD 2014 DB60 PARTS: 36 Seed Tube Sensor Wire Harnesses, 36 Trimble True Count Air Clutches -3 control boxes/Air tanks to run clutches for 3 row shutoff/; Trimble Wiring/Hoses (Complete 36 row set up). 36+ Steel Closing Wheels & Dry Rate Controller with harness. 701-321-5711, John Kempf, Ashley.
TRACTOR, 15-30 McCormick Tractor make offer, 1 New Tire LT245-75R-Load Range E. 2-Cream Separators, 4-wheel Steel Running Gear, 1 Covered Wagon Running Gear, 1905 All metal JD Hand Operated Corn Sheller, like new has paint and serial number. larryn@westriv.com. 701-548-8020, Larry Nagel, Shields.
BINS, two 1,900 bushel Friesen hopper bins, $500 each; One 3,000 bushel Friesen hopper bin, $750. All to be moved. 701-320-4826, Gordon Greer, Cleveland.
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HAY RAKE, Gehl 206 6-wheel. 701-226-4055, Lloyd Giese, Steele.
TRACTORS, IH 706, 806, 1206, 756, 856, 1256, 1456, 1066, 1466, 1566 on up; 4520, 4620, 5010, 5020, 6030; MMs 950s on up; Olivers 1965 on up; ACs 175, 200, 210, 220, D-19, running or not. 701-628-2130, Jerry Lumley, Stanley.
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HARLEY, 2007 HD Softail Classic STC, 29,886 miles, lowing kit installed, windshield and back rest removal, two matching helmets, lots of extras, sharp looking bike at $6500. 701-9890204, Ron Kraft, Bismarck.
WILLYS WAGON, 1960 Willys wagon, 4X4 ,3 speed, overdrive, 226ci 6 cylinder flat head, has some rust, been gathering repair panels and many other new parts, delivery up for discussion, $3000. 707-425-7315, Vernon Buchmann, Fairfield, Calif.
HARNESS, one set of Biothane working harness, parade model with nickel decorations. 701-4645786, Lielan Grote, Battle View.
REAR TILLER, Champion walk behind, like new. 212 cc, OHV motor, has reverse. Can send pictures. 701-441-3026, Gerald Deibert, Minot.
ANVILS, 4 to choose from 85 to 200 pounds, all in very good condition with good square edges; Massey Harris porcelain sign available, measures 30" wide x 8' long, this colorful sign is in very good condition. Call for pictures and prices. 701-220-5746, Val Ganje, Bismarck.
SADDLES, Halliday-made 15’ seats, $600; Silver spotted w/ tapadors, 15’ seat, $1,800. Assorted pads & halters; All tack and saddle repair; Custom-made belts, wallets, cell case holsters, etc. 701-202-1174, Chip Liebel, Mandan.
AERMOTOR 30' WINDMILL. Best offer takes it. You remove and haul. Giveaway, 3 old bikes, one 20-inch, two 26-inch bikes; 1999 one owner Alumacraft 1850 Trophy Boat, 125 Mercury; 9.9 Merc kicker; both with tilt and trim. 80 lb. thrust Minkota Terova trolling motor with foot and hand remote control. Lowrance Elite 7 HDI fishfinder. Many extras. Boat has always been stored inside. Selling for health reasons. 701-830-2436, Gary Hoffman, Ashley.
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WAGON, old gravity box wagon. 701-678-2908, Doug Martin, Lisbon.
GAS PUMPS, SIGNS, oil cans, ND license plates, North Dakota advertising. Can call or text. 701371-2768, Kyle Fritz, Mapleton.
OLD STUFF, road signs that used marbles for the lettering, road signs with the Indian head logo or highway patrol door signs. ND license plates, ND picked arrowheads. Signs advertising gas & oil, farm equipment or soda pop stuff. Also buying old gas pumps, oil cans, old animal traps, crocks, marbles, and old metal toys. Still looking for ND metal trade tokens from the small towns. I will travel to your location. 701220-5746, Val Ganje, Bismarck.
SIGNS, ADVERTISING, COLLECTIBLES, My son and I are looking for things to add to our collection. Old Signs, Farm Related, Gas & Oil, Advertising, Highway Signs, Railroad related items, License plates, oil cans, barber/salon items. Old items w/ small town advertisingmirrors, thermometers. Paying cash and will travel. Text/Call anytime. Would love to visit with you. Or stop and visit me along I-94. 701-9890495, Bryan Behm, Medina
MILITARY ITEMS, WWI and WWII German Japanese and American Military Items: Uniforms, Hats, Helmets, Medals, Badges, Patches, Flags, Knives, Bayonets, Daggers, Swords, Leather Flight Jackets, Guns, Lugers Etc; WWII North Dakota 164th Infantry Regiment Items. Email jgrindahl@gmail.com or call/text. 701-200-7125, John Grindahl, Fargo.
PRAIRIE DOG HUNTERS to hunt on my land. Make reservations now. larryn@westriv.com. 701-548-8020, Larry Nagel, Shields.
Around the state
Burleigh County Farmers Union partnered with Farmers Union Insurance and the Bismarck Bobcats for a food drive on Feb. 27. For three non-perishable food items or a $10 donation, participants received a Bismarck Bobcats jersey. The groups collected 1,289 pounds of food and $1,560 in monetary donations.
Morton County Farmers Union hosted a family game night inviting neighboring counties to a night of food, fun, games, and door prizes for all ages. Aaron Gerhardt and Joey Berger won custom
