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
Press Releases
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
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
Farm Bill Proposals Show Progress, More Work Needed for Bipartisan Support
WASHINGTON – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew issued the following statement on the 2024 Farm Bill overviews issued by the Senate and House Agriculture Committees. “A farm bill needs … Read More
NFU Statement on Treasury Guidance for Sustainable Aviation Fuel
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 1, 2024 Contact: [email protected] WASHINGTON – The U.S. Treasury Department yesterday released long-awaited guidance updating the Greenhouse Gases, Regulated Emissions, and Energy Use in Technologies (GREET) … Read More
NFU Statement on EPA E15 Announcement
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 19, 2024 Contact: [email protected] WASHINGTON – Today, National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew issued the following statement in response to the Environmental Protection Agency’s … Read More
Senate Action to Reinstate Ban on Beef Imports from Paraguay Good News for Family Farmers
WASHINGTON – Yesterday, the United States Senate passed a bipartisan Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution authored by U.S. Senators Jon Tester (D-Mont.) and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) that would reinstate a long-standing … Read More
NFU Statement on EPA Tailpipe Emissions Standards
WASHINGTON – Following the 2027-2032 tailpipe emissions standards released today by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew issued a statement addressing the need for immediate reductions to greenhouse gases … Read More
NFU Closes 2024 Convention, Outlines Policy Priorities and Special Orders of Business
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – National Farmers Union (NFU) closed its 2024 Convention by adopting the organization’s grassroots policy book, laying the foundation for advocating on behalf of family farmers and ranchers across … Read More
Rob Larew and Jeff Kippley Re-Elected as NFU President and Vice President
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Delegates to National Farmers Union’s 122nd Anniversary Convention today cast a unanimous ballot to reelect Rob Larew and Jeff Kippley as the organization’s President and Vice President, … Read More
NFU Presents Bill Zortman of KELO-AM with Milt Hakel Award for Excellence in Agricultural Journalism
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – At National Farmers Union’s (NFU) 122nd Anniversary Convention, the organization awarded Bill Zortman of radio station KELO-AM, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the 2024 Milt Hakel Award for … Read More
NFU Awards Highest Honor to Leaders from Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin at 122nd Anniversary Convention
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – At the opening banquet of the 122nd Anniversary Convention, National Farmers Union (NFU) presented Rodney Allebach of Minnesota, Linda Jones Borton of Ohio and Dennis Rosen of … Read More