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NFU President Urges Unified Farm Bill Approach

Published May 15, 2025

National Farmers Union President Rob Larew responded to the House Agriculture Committee’s reconciliation bill, saying he appreciates efforts to strengthen crop insurance, the farm safety net, and conservation programs. However, Larew criticized the process, warning that dividing farm and nutrition…
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Tax Returns Were a Surprise to Ag Bankers

Published May 7, 2025

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…
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A Time for Action

Published May 7, 2025

With the Capitol as a backdrop, the National Farmers Union rallied support for passage of a comprehensive farm bill Tuesday. With the farm bill in limbo, Ohio Democratic Representative Marcy Kaptur said it was time for action. "We have to…
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NFU Delegates Approve Special Orders

Published March 12, 2025

National Farmers Union delegates finalized their policy priorities for the year ahead. NFU President Rob Larew said a solid farm bill is at the top of that list. A special order was also passed reinforcing its Fairness for Farmers effort.…
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Ag Journalism Award Presented to KC Sheperd

Published March 10, 2025

The National Farmers Union presented the Milt Hakel Award for Excellence in Agricultural Journalism to KC Sheperd of the Radio Oklahoma Network. "KC has dedicated her on-air career to informing Oklahoma residents about important issues that impact their livelihoods," said…
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Harkin Honored for Service to Agriculture

Published March 10, 2025

The National Farmers Union presented former Iowa Senator Tom Harkin with its Award for Meritorious Service to American Agriculture. Harkin is a past chair of the Senate Agriculture Committee and shepherded the passage of the 2008 farm bill.
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ND, SD, OK Young Farmers Meet in Fargo

Published January 13, 2025

The Farmers Union organizations in North Dakota, South Dakota, and Oklahoma hosted the annual Tri-State Young Producers Conference in Fargo Friday and Saturday. "This is the third year for the event that we've put together for our young farmers between 25…
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Time for Action

Published January 13, 2025

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…
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