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
NFU Applauds USDA’s Commitment to Fairness and Transparency for Farmers
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
Washington Corner | September 2024
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
National Farmers Union Joins Global Call for Farmer-Centric and Innovative Food Systems
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
Food Safety and Fellowship
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
Farmers Union Members Descend on Washington with Urgent Message: Pass the Farm Bill
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 and USDA Announce Agreement to Strengthen Farm Service Agency County-Level Operations
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
NFU Encouraged by Senate Progress to Strengthen DOJ Antitrust Division Access to Resources
WASHINGTON— The Senate Appropriations Committee yesterday passed its Fiscal Year 2025 Commerce, Justice, Science (CJS) funding bill, which included robust funding for the Department of Justice (DOJ) Antitrust Division and … Read More
Washington Corner July 2024
July 2024 The month of July has been a scorcher inside the beltway, both inside and outside the halls of Congress. As a brutal “heat dome” brought unbearable heat – … Read More
Farmers Union Member Joseph Childs Selected for Prestigious International Program
WASHINGTON- Wisconsin Farmers Union member Joseph Childs has been selected to participate in the prestigious World Farmers’ Organization (WFO) Gymnasium Program for 2024-2025. Launched in 2017, the WFO Gymnasium Program … Read More
Clean Fuel Tax Credits Out of Reach for Many Farmers
Sustainable aviation fuel and clean fuel production tax credits have the potential to benefit farmers while lowering America’s carbon emissions, but shortcomings in the provisions could put the benefits out … Read More
National Farmers Union Vice President Jeff Kippley Testifies at House Agriculture Committee Hearing on EPA’s Impact on American Agriculture
WASHINGTON – NFU Vice President Jeff Kippley represented family farmers and ranchers today at a House Agriculture Committee hearing. “Examining the Consequences of EPA’s Actions on American Agriculture” provided a … Read More
NFU Hosts 86th All-States Leadership Retreat, Announces 2024-25 National Youth Advisory Council
Erskine, Minnesota – Farmers Union youth from across the nation recently gathered for the 86th National Farmers Union (NFU) All-States Leadership Retreat, held at the Lake Sarah Campground, managed by … Read More
National Farmers Union Foundation (NFUF) Announces 2024 Annual Scholarship Awards Recipients
WASHINGTON – To support the next generation of agricultural professionals, the National Farmers Union Foundation (NFUF) proudly announces the 2024 recipients of its annual scholarship awards. Each year, NFUF awards scholarships … Read More
National Farmers Union Serves Up the Farmer’s Share of July 4th Cookout Costs
WASHINGTON – As Americans prepare to celebrate Independence Day with family gatherings and festive cookouts, National Farmers Union (NFU) released the updated “Farmer’s Share of the Food Dollar” for items … Read More
NFU Commends Continued Packers and Stockyards Act Progress
WASHINGTON— Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced additional updates to the Packers and Stockyards Act (P&S Act) rules at an event with Assistant Attorney General for Antitrust Jonathan Kanter. The … Read More
National Farmers Union Applauds DOJ Expansion to Focus on Agriculture Issues
WASHINGTON— The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Antitrust Division announced a significant expansion of its efforts to address agricultural issues, with a plan to increase staffing dedicated to civil and … Read More
NFU Welcomes USDA’s Launch of the Farm Labor Stabilization and Protection Pilot Grant Program
WASHINGTON- National Farmers Union (NFU) welcomes the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) announcement of the Farm Labor Stabilization and Protection Pilot Grant Program (FLSP) awards. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced … Read More
RFA, NFU File Petition for Review of EPA’s Tailpipe Rule for Light and Medium Duty Vehicles
WASHINGTON- The Renewable Fuels Association and National Farmers Union filed a petition for review Monday in the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals challenging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s recently finalized … Read More
Washington Corner May-June 2024
May-June 2024 “Without a doubt, we will mark up a farm bill before Memorial Day,” said Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA), Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, at an event … Read More
NFU Statement on Ranking Member Boozman’s Farm Bill Framework
WASHINGTON – Senate Agriculture Committee Ranking Member John Boozman (R-AR) today released a framework for the 2024 Farm Bill. National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew issued the following statement: … Read More
Farmers Union Member Testifies at Senate Hearing on Beginning Farmers
WASHINGTON – Farmers Union member Tessa Parks, a beginning farmer from Northfield, Minnesota, testified today before the Senate Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Commodities, Risk Management, and Trade. The hearing focused on … Read More
NFU Welcomes Third Proposed Packers and Stockyards Act Rule to Promote Fair Markets
WASHINGTON – The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) today issued the third proposed rule in a series of updates to the Packers and Stockyards Act (P&S Act). The rule … Read More
House Agriculture Committee Approves Farm Bill, NFU Seeks Further Improvements
WASHINGTON – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew issued the following statement after the passage of the Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2024 out of the House Agriculture … Read More
NFU Statement on Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 17, 2024 [email protected] WASHINGTON – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew issued the following statement on the Farm, Food and National Security Act of … Read More