USDGA+25-26.pdf

This document is a Memorandum of Agreement between the North Dakota Wheat Commission (the Commission) and the U.S. Durum Growers Association (USDGA), effective from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026. The agreement is established under North Dakota state legislation and involves cooperation between a state commission and a national agricultural association focused on wheat and durum wheat production.

The agreement outlines USDGA's services to the Commission, which include developing domestic farm policy beneficial to North Dakota durum wheat producers, paying dues for national trade association memberships, participating in Commission meetings and policy development, assisting in producer communications, obtaining research funding, supporting environmental and conservation efforts, facilitating risk management programs, developing export policy positions, and providing leadership training opportunities. In compensation for these services, the Commission will pay USDGA $80,000, to be disbursed in four quarterly installments of $20,000 throughout the contract period. The contract also specifies detailed requirements for insurance, non-discrimination, confidentiality, and other operational standards.