BISMARCK, ND – North Dakota Farm Bureau President Val Wagner issued the following statement regarding the proposed $12 Billion Bridge Payments.
“North Dakota Farm Bureau (NDFB) recognizes the administration’s efforts to address the challenges facing farmers and ranchers and the proposal to provide $12 billion in farm aid. While this support will help some producers navigate a difficult year, it also highlights the need for long-term solutions. NDFB recognizes the importance of both national security and fair trade, and we understand that recent tariff actions are part of broader efforts to ensure American industries—including agriculture—can compete on a level playing field while strengthening our nation’s security.
“NDFB supports free-market policies that give farmers and ranchers the freedom to conduct business and participate fully in free enterprise. When markets are free and functioning well, the need for government programs naturally decreases. Continued efforts to open markets and reach stable, workable agreements will be critical to ensuring agriculture can thrive with less dependence on short-term assistance.
“We remain committed to working with federal leaders to ensure farmers and ranchers have the certainty they need to succeed well beyond this season.”
NDFB is the most effective general farm and ranch organization in North Dakota, with 28,000 members and 50 organized county Farm Bureaus.
