North Dakota Farmers Union President Matt Perdue testified today in front of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry to underscore the importance of expanding domestic consumption of American agricultural products.
“Family farmers are experiencing real economic pain. We need real solutions”, said Perdue. “We look forward to working with the Senate Agriculture Committee to expand domestic market opportunities, create new ones, and to ensure that all our markets are fair and competitive.”
Perdue urged the committee to take swift action to address rising costs, low commodity prices, and growing market consolidation that are straining family farms and ranchers. He called for immediate approval of year‑round E15, stronger support for renewable fuels, continued investment in local and regional food systems, and meaningful enforcement against anti‑competitive practices.
You can find President Perdue’s full written testimony as submitted to the committee here. You can watch the testimony being delivered here.
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