WASHINGTON – National Farmers Union (NFU) commends the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for publishing an interim rule on Technical Guidelines for Climate-Smart Agriculture Crops Used as Biofuel Feedstocks. “Any … Read More
WASHINGTON – National Farmers Union (NFU) commends the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for finalizing the Poultry Grower Payment Systems and Capital Improvement Systems rule, an essential step toward ensuring … Read More
WASHINGTON – National Farmers Union (NFU) proudly supports the lawsuit filed by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the attorneys general of Minnesota and Illinois against John Deere & Co., … Read More
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of the Treasury today released long-awaited guidance on the implementation of the 45Z Clean Fuels Production tax credit. As part of the Inflation Reduction Act … Read More
Photo Credit: LBJ Library WASHINGTON – National Farmers Union (NFU) today expressed condolences to the Carter family on the passing of the 39th President of the United States, Jimmy Carter. Carter, … Read More
WASHINGTON– National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew today issued this statement following the House passage of the continuing resolution, which extends the 2018 Farm Bill and provides supplemental economic … Read More
WASHINGTON – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew today issued the following statement on Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) being named ranking member of the Senate Agriculture Committee: “Senator Klobuchar … Read More
WASHINGTON – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew today issued a second letter to Congress, urging lawmakers not to abandon family farmers and ranchers. Larew stressed the critical importance … Read More
WASHINGTON – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew today issued the following statement on the year-end government funding package released Tuesday evening: “Congress has taken an important step by … Read More
WASHINGTON – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew issued the following statement today after the election of Representative Angie Craig (D-MN) to be the ranking member of the House … Read More
WASHINGTON – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew issued the following statement today, expressing frustration and urging Congress to address the urgent needs of family farmers and ranchers before … Read More
WASHINGTON – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew made the following statement on the need for economic relief for family farmers and ranchers: “I’ve spent the past several weeks … Read More
November 2024 On November 5, more than 150 million Americans went to the polls to cast their ballots in the 2024 U.S. general election. Offices up for election included president … Read More
WASHINGTON – As Americans prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving with family gatherings, National Farmers Union (NFU) released the updated “Farmer’s Share of the Food Dollar” for items typically enjoyed during a … Read More
WASHINGTON – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew issued the following statement regarding the nomination of Brooke Rollins as Secretary of Agriculture: “I congratulate Ms. Rollins on her nomination … Read More
WASHINGTON – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew today made the following statement on the Farm Bill: “Our priority for family farmers and ranchers remains steadfast: Congress must pass … Read More
WASHINGTON – As the transition to the newly elected administration begins, National Farmers Union (NFU), representing family farmers and ranchers across the country, has sent a letter to President-elect Trump … Read More
WASHINGTON – Following the call of the 2024 presidential election by the Associated Press in favor of Donald Trump as president-elect, National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew made the … Read More
October 2024 As the 2024 election approaches, members of Congress have departed Washington for the final stretch of their campaigns. While Capitol Hill has been quiet throughout October, NFU’s government … Read More
WASHINGTON – The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today a series of actions in support of a fair and competitive agriculture market. National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob … Read More
September 2024 September is always a busy month on Capitol Hill when Congress returns from the annual August district work period. When lawmakers arrived back in Washington, hundreds of family … Read More
WASHINGTON – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew joined leaders from G7 countries’ farmer organizations in Ortigia, Sicily, to emphasize the crucial role farmers play in shaping sustainable food … Read More
By: Billy Mitchell One of the many strengths of the Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) is their ability to build community. A collaboration between Cornell University, the Food and Drug Administration … Read More
Nearly 300 Farmers Union members from across the United States have converged in Washington this week to meet with lawmakers and advocate for the timely passage of a comprehensive five-year … Read More
National Farmers Union (NFU) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to address staffing levels and improve customer service at USDA Farm Service … Read More