Articles tagged under: National Farmers Union Convention

Policy Expert: Farm Safety Net in Danger

Published March 15, 2025

At the National Farmers Union Convention, farm policy leaders discussed the future of the farm bill and the potential impact of budget cuts. Emily Pliscott, an economist and policy staffer for Representative Angie Craig, warned that deeper cuts to nutrition…
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Farmers Need a United Voice in DC

Published March 13, 2025

At the National Farmers Union Convention, South Dakota Farmers Union Board Member Oren Lesmeister spoke about the growing uncertainty in agriculture and the need for farmers to work together to push for a farm bill. He reflected on how, in…
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Uncertainty Grows Over Climate-Smart Ag Contracts

Published March 13, 2025

At the National Farmers Union Convention, former National Corn Growers CEO John Doggett emphasized the growing interest in climate-smart agriculture and its potential benefits. Despite the promise of government-backed programs, farmers remain uncertain about payments for climate-smart contracts they’ve already…
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Farm Bill and Trade Policies Take Center Stage at NFU Convention

Published March 9, 2025

Trade policies and the stalled farm bill are major concerns at the National Farmers Union Convention. Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish highlighted the lasting impact of past trade wars, emphasizing that soybean exports to China have yet to recover.…
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Farmers Face Challenges with Policy Changes and Staff Turnover

Published March 9, 2025

South Dakota farmer Lance Perrion shared his thoughts on the challenges facing agriculture during the National Farmers Union Convention. Perrion, a third-generation farmer from Ipswich, grows corn, soybeans, and wheat while also running an agribusiness that includes seed cleaning and…
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South Dakota Rancher Calls for Stronger Safety Net

Published March 9, 2025

At the National Farmers Union Convention,  in Oklahoma City, David Reis, a rancher from Lyman County, South Dakota, spoke about the challenges and uncertainty facing agriculture. "I really kind of got involved because of the fourth generation. I want to…
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Growers Call for Certainty

Published March 9, 2025

Uncertainty weighs heavily on farmers like Kirk Schaunamen of Aberdeen, South Dakota, as they gather at the National Farmers Union Convention. Farming with his brother and nephews, Schaunamen grows spring wheat, soybeans, and corn, along with running cattle. Reflecting on…
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NFU Calls for Stability in Agriculture

Published March 9, 2025

At the National Farmers Union Convention, President Rob Larew is calling on Congress to pass a strong farm bill without delay. He warns that if lawmakers keep pushing it aside, farmers could be left without the support they need. “The…
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