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For all media and press inquiries, please contact [email protected]

Rob Larew and Jeff Kippley Re-Elected as NFU President and Vice President

March 11, 2024Press Releases
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

March 11, 2024Press Releases
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

March 10, 2024Press Releases
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

NFU Kicks Off 122nd Anniversary Convention Highlighting Importance of Democratic Institutions and Grassroots Advocacy

March 10, 2024Press Releases
NFU Kicks Off 122nd Anniversary Convention Highlighting Importance of Democratic Institutions and Grassroots Advocacy

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – National Farmers Union (NFU) today kicked off its 122nd Anniversary Convention, where programming will focus on the importance of strong democratic institutions, both within Farmers Union and … Read More

NFU Welcomes Further Packers and Stockyards Act Rulemakings from USDA

March 5, 2024Press Releases
NFU Welcomes Further Packers and Stockyards Act Rulemakings from USDA

WASHINGTON – Today, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued its second final rule in a series of updates to revitalize the Packers and Stockyards Act (P&S Act). Today’s … Read More

Larew Appointed to White House Advisory Committee for Trade Policy and Negotiations

February 23, 2024Press Releases
Larew Appointed to White House Advisory Committee for Trade Policy and Negotiations

WASHINGTON – Today, National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew was appointed by President Biden to the White House Advisory Committee for Trade Policy and Negotiations (ACTPN). “I am deeply … Read More

NFU’s College Conference on Cooperatives Brings Cooperative Education to Next Generation of Leaders

February 23, 2024Press Releases
NFU’s College Conference on Cooperatives Brings Cooperative Education to Next Generation of Leaders

WASHINGTON –National Farmers Union (NFU) hosted 76 students and educators in Minneapolis, Minnesota, last weekend for its annual College Conference on Cooperatives (CCOC). The three-day conference provides an interactive learning … Read More

E15 Expansion Good News for Farmers, Consumers, Environment

February 23, 2024Press Releases
E15 Expansion Good News for Farmers, Consumers, Environment

WASHINGTON – Following a petition from eight Governors requesting year-round sales of higher blends of ethanol, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced the approval of year-round E15, in those … Read More

Farmers Ask for Stability in Milk Prices

February 22, 2024Press Releases
Farmers Ask for Stability in Milk Prices

The American Farm Bureau Federation and National Farmers Union sent a letter today requesting that USDA bring stability to Class I milk prices. The letter, sent jointly by AFBF President … Read More

NFU Announces Featured Speakers and Events for 122nd Anniversary Convention in Scottsdale

February 15, 2024Press Releases
NFU Announces Featured Speakers and Events for 122nd Anniversary Convention in Scottsdale

WASHINGTON – National Farmers Union (NFU) will host the organization’s 122nd Anniversary Convention in Scottsdale, Arizona, from March 10 through March 12. The NFU Convention is the annual opportunity for … Read More

NFU Leads Letter to Congress: Uphold Packers and Stockyards Act Progress

February 13, 2024Press Releases
NFU Leads Letter to Congress: Uphold Packers and Stockyards Act Progress

WASHINGTON – Today, National Farmers Union (NFU) sent a letter to Appropriations Committee leadership opposing harmful restrictions that would undo important work to revitalize the Packers and Stockyards Act (P&S … Read More

With USDA Progress on Packers and Stockyards Rulemakings, 2023 a Productive Year for Competition in Agriculture

December 21, 2023Press Releases
With USDA Progress on Packers and Stockyards Rulemakings, 2023 a Productive Year for Competition in Agriculture

WASHINGTON – This week, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) made key procedural moves on several Packers and Stockyards Act (PSA) rulemakings by submitting them to the Office of … Read More

NFU Supportive of Treasury Guidance on Sustainable Aviation Fuel

December 15, 2023Press Releases
NFU Supportive of Treasury Guidance on Sustainable Aviation Fuel

WASHINGTON – Following the release of guidance on the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) credit from the Department of Treasury, NFU President Rob Larew issued a statement supporting the move. “Today’s guidance on Sustainable Aviation … Read More

NFU Co-Leads Letter to President Biden Commending Historic Competition Advances; Asks for Swift Completion of Packers & Stockyards Act Rulemakings

December 13, 2023Press Releases
NFU Co-Leads Letter to President Biden Commending Historic Competition Advances; Asks for Swift Completion of Packers & Stockyards Act Rulemakings

Today 62 organizations sent a letter to President Biden expressing concern “that the pace of USDA’s progress on its [Packers and Stockyards] Act rulemakings could put them in jeopardy.” President Biden’s … Read More

Jablonsky Rejoins NFU as Chief of Staff

November 21, 2023Press Releases
Jablonsky Rejoins NFU as Chief of Staff

WASHINGTON – National Farmers Union (NFU) is pleased to announce the selection of Brittany Jablonsky as Chief of Staff. Jablonsky, who previously held various roles within NFU, is set to … Read More

NFU Encouraged by Farm Bill Extension, Urges Timely Passage of Five-Year Bill

November 16, 2023Press Releases
NFU Encouraged by Farm Bill Extension, Urges Timely Passage of Five-Year Bill

WASHINGTON – Today, National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew issued the following statement regarding the one-year extension of the 2018 Farm Bill recently passed by Congress: “NFU is encouraged by the strong … Read More

NFU Releases 2023 Farmer’s Share of Thanksgiving Food Dollar

November 13, 2023Press Releases
NFU Releases 2023 Farmer’s Share of Thanksgiving Food Dollar

WASHINGTON – Today, National Farmers Union (NFU) released the updated Farmer’s Share of the food dollar for items typically served during the Thanksgiving holiday. These figures reflect how much family … Read More

NFU Statement on Finalized USDA Poultry Transparency Rule

November 8, 2023Press Releases
NFU Statement on Finalized USDA Poultry Transparency Rule

WASHINGTON – Today, National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew issued the following statement in support of the finalized “Transparency in Poultry Grower Contracting and Tournaments” rule from the United … Read More

NFU Welcomes Biden Administration Landmark Investments in Rural America

November 1, 2023Press Releases
NFU Welcomes Biden Administration Landmark Investments in Rural America

WASHINGTON – Today, President Biden visited Minnesota Farmers Union member Dutch Creek Farms in Northfield, MN, to announce $5 billion in investments in rural communities, ranging from rural infrastructure, economic development, … Read More

FACA Commends USDA’s Progress on Growing Climate Solutions Act Implementation

October 23, 2023Press Releases
FACA Commends USDA’s Progress on Growing Climate Solutions Act Implementation

WASHINGTON, October 23, 2023 – The Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance (FACA) is encouraged by the release of USDA’s General Assessment of the Role of Agriculture and Forestry in the U.S. … Read More

Groups Call on NHTSA to Rethink Proposed CAFE Standards that Weaken Energy Security

October 16, 2023Press Releases
Groups Call on NHTSA to Rethink Proposed CAFE Standards that Weaken Energy Security

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s proposed new fuel economy standards “greatly missed the intent” of the Corporate Average Fuel Economy program to enhance energy security, according to technical comments filed today … Read More

NFU Convenes 2023 Beginning Farmer Institute

October 12, 2023Press Releases
NFU Convenes 2023 Beginning Farmer Institute

DES MOINES, IOWA – On Friday, October 6th and Saturday, October 7th, National Farmers Union (NFU) convened the in-person programming for the Beginning Farmer Institute (BFI) in Des Moines, Iowa. … Read More

NFU Stands in Strong Support of Right to Repair Bill

September 20, 2023Press Releases
NFU Stands in Strong Support of Right to Repair Bill

WASHINGTON – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew issued the following statement in support of the Agricultural Right to Repair Act introduced by Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez in the House of Representatives, along with … Read More

Farmers Union Kicks Off 2023 Legislative Fly-In

September 11, 2023Press Releases
Farmers Union Kicks Off 2023 Legislative Fly-In

WASHINGTON – Today, 300 Farmers Union members from across the country joined together in Washington, DC to advocate for family farmers as part of the National Farmers Union (NFU) Fall Legislative … Read More

EPA Affirms Farmers’ Right to Repair

August 8, 2023Press Releases
EPA Affirms Farmers’ Right to Repair

August 8, 2023 Contact – [email protected]   WASHINGTON – In a letter to National Farmers Union (NFU), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) affirmed that the Clean Air Act (CAA) cannot be used as … Read More

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