North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne joined Senator Hoeven in the announcement about the FARMER crop insurance reform plan. Watne said North Dakota farmers have relied on ad hoc disaster programs since 2018. “That’s not a sustainable way to fund farm programs,” said Watne. “Having a better crop insurance program within this farm bill can make that a substantially more equitable fair system.” Watne said NDFU supports this concept and would like this farm bill completed before the end of the year. “I’d hate to see us do another extension so I’m glad we’re moving forward and this is a key component.” In addition to Farmers Union, the FARMER Act has the support of numerous farm groups at the state and national level.
