WASHINGTON – National Farmers Union Foundation (NFUF) today announced this year’s recipients of its prestigious annual scholarship awards. Patrick Olson, a member of South Dakota Farmers Union (SDFU), has been … Read More
Press Releases
NFU Statement on House Agriculture Committee’s Budget Reconciliation Bill
WASHINGTON – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew released the following statement in response to the passage of the House Agriculture Committee’s budget reconciliation bill: “We appreciate that the … Read More
NFU Statement on the Tariff Reduction Between the U.S. and China
WASHINGTON – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew released the following statement in response to the announcement made today by the United States and China to institute a 90-day … Read More
National Farmers Union Concludes Week of Action Calling for a Strong Farm Bill
WASHINGTON – National Farmers Union (NFU) today concluded the Week of Action that gathered more than 100 farmers from across the country to the halls of Congress and spurred local … Read More
NFU Applauds Sale of Nationwide E15 Through the Summer Months
WASHINGTON – National Farmers Union (NFU) applauds the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) emergency fuel waiver allowing nationwide sale of E15 gasoline during the summer driving season. NFU has long advocated … Read More
NFU Supports Congressional Oversight and Review of Tariffs
WASHINGTON – National Farmers Union (NFU) today sent a letter to the U.S. House and Senate, urging lawmakers to support the Trade Review Act of 2025. This bipartisan legislation would … Read More
Farmers and Ranchers Will Bear the Brunt of a Global Trade War
WASHINGTON – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew released the following statement today after the White House reciprocal tariff announcement. “One thing is certain: American family farmers and ranchers … Read More
National Farmers Union and Coldiretti Call for Trade De-escalation
WASHINGTON – National Farmers Union (NFU) and Coldiretti issued a joint declaration and letter to U.S. President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on the ongoing … Read More
Broad Dairy Tariffs Hurt Family Farmers
WASHINGTON – National Farmers Union President Rob Larew issued the following statement regarding the ongoing trade dispute between the United States and Canada and its impact on dairy farmers: “Policymakers … Read More
National Farmers Union Statement on USDA Rollout of Emergency Economic Relief
WASHINGTON – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew today gave the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) announcement to issue up to $10 billion … Read More
National Farmers Union Concludes 123rd Anniversary Convention
OKLAHOMA CITY – National Farmers Union (NFU) on Tuesday concluded the 123rd Anniversary Convention in Oklahoma City after the assembled delegates voted to finalize NFU’s 2025 policy priorities. NFU welcomed … Read More
NFU Honors Senator Tom Harkin with the Award for Meritorious Service to American Agriculture
OKLAHOMA CITY – National Farmers Union (NFU) honored former U.S. Senator Tom Harkin of Iowa with the 2025 Award for Meritorious Service to American Agriculture, its highest distinction, at the … Read More
NFU Presents KC Sheperd with the Milt Hakel Award for Excellence in Agricultural Journalism
OKLAHOMA CITY – At National Farmers Union’s (NFU) 123rd Anniversary Convention, the organization awarded KC Sheperd of Radio Oklahoma Ag Network with the 2025 Milt Hakel Award for Excellence in … Read More
National Farmers Union Announces Launch of $25 Million Farmers Capital Fund to Drive Agricultural Innovation
OKLAHOMA CITY – National Farmers Union today announced the launch of the Farmers Capital Fund, a $25 million investment initiative dedicated to supporting early- and growth-stage companies that accelerate agricultural … Read More
Montana Farmers Union President Delivers Testimony to House Agriculture Committee on the State of the Livestock Industry
WASHINGTON – Montana Farmers Union (MFU) President Walter Schweitzer today testified in front of the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy and Poultry, to detail the current state … Read More
American Farmers and Ranchers Bear the Brunt of Tariffs
WASHINGTON – National Farmers Union President Rob Larew commented today on the President’s decision to implement tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China. “The tariffs announced today, along with retaliatory measures … Read More
National Farmers Union Concludes the 2025 College Conference on Cooperatives in Minneapolis
WASHINGTON – National Farmers Union (NFU) hosted 71 students and educators in Minneapolis from February 13 to February 16 for the annual College Conference on Cooperatives (CCOC). The three-day conference … Read More
NFU Applauds EPA’s Decision to Allow Sale of E15 Fuel Through Summer Months
WASHINGTON – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew today gave the following statement regarding U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin’s decision to uphold the April 28, 2025, … Read More
NFU Statement on USDA’s Release of Paused Funding
WASHINGTON – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew made the following statement about the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) announcement releasing the first tranche of IRA funding that was under … Read More
Statement from NFU President Larew on Brooke Rollins’ Confirmation as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture
WASHINGTON – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew gave the following statement today after the U.S. Senate voted to confirm Brooke Rollins as the 33rd Secretary of Agriculture: “I … Read More
NFU Champions Passage of the American Beef Labeling Act
WASHINGTON – National Farmers Union (NFU) today announced support of the American Beef Labeling Act (ABLA), introduced by Senators John Thune (R-S.D.) and Cory Booker (D-N.J.). This legislation codifies mandatory … Read More
NFU President Rob Larew Delivers Testimony to Senate Agriculture Committee, Highlights State of Agriculture and Policy Priorities for 2025
WASHINGTON – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew today testified in front of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry to detail the current economic situation that … Read More
National Farmers Union Urges President to Consider Tariffs’ Impact on Farmers
WASHINGTON – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew today issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s plan to enact tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China: “The trade … Read More
Ranchers Seek Approval of $83.5 Million Settlement with JBS in Cattle Antitrust Case
WASHINGTON – Today, National Farmers Union, alongside ranch group R-CALF USA and four fed cattle producers, who filed a class-action antitrust lawsuit in April 2019 against JBS, Tyson, Cargill, and … Read More
Interim Rule on Biofuel Feedstocks is a Win for Family Farmers
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