Larew, Kippley Reelected
Delegates at the National Farmers Union Convention unanimously reelected Rob Larew and Jeff Kippley as the organization’s president and vice president. Both have served three terms. Kippley farms at Aberdeen.
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Ag Industry Consolidation Raises Concerns at NFU Convention
Much of the focus at the National Farmers Union Annual Convention was on consolidation within the ag industry. NFU Vice President and Aberdeen, South Dakota farmer, Jeff Kippley says it’s not just something affecting farmers. "We have very limited people…
Tax Returns Were a Surprise to Ag Bankers
National Farmers Union Vice President Jeff Kippley is a farmer and tax preparer at Aberdeen, South Dakota. Kippley drew on his tax season experience when he shared comments at a Capitol Hill event. "Bankers came up to me after tax…
Time for Action
With a new Congress in place, lawmakers will have another chance to pass a farm bill. National Union Farmers Union Vice President Jeff Kippley, who farms near Aberdeen, is anxious to see some action. "We were very disappointed that we haven't…
Collaboration Needed to Reduce Regulatory Impact on Farmers
On Wednesday, the House Agriculture Committee examined the consequences of the Environmental Protection Agency's actions on American Agriculture. In a hearing filled with criticism for the agency, National Farmers Union Vice President Jeff Kippley reminded lawmakers about the good things…
A Stronger Safety Net
The farm bill dominated much of the discussion at the National Farmers Union Convention. “A stronger safety net for farmers across the country, whether that be strengthening the reference price, strengthened crop insurance or a combination of those two, that's…
Kippley Elected NFU VP
The National Farmers Union has elected South Dakota farmer Jeff Kippley as its new vice president. Kippley succeeds Patty Edelburg, who is from Wisconsin. Edelburg has been the vice president for the past four years.
Two Candidates for NFU Vice Presidency
Wisconsin dairy farmer Patty Edelburg has been the National Farmers Union vice president for the past four years and is seeking reelection. Edelburg is being challenged by Aberdeen, South Dakota farmer Jeff Kippley. "My focus is on the next generation…
