Articles tagged under: National Farmers Union
A Tough Compromise for U.S. Farmers and Ranchers
Published November 12, 2018
National Farmers Union Senior Vice President of Public Policy Rob Larew says farmers and ranchers support the Trump administration holding trading partners accountable (requiring them to play fair), but the impact of retaliatory tariffs is very real for U.S. farmers.…“Orphan” Programs Left Behind with Farm Bill Extension
Published October 1, 2018
With a farm bill extension, there are 39 so-called “orphan programs” that lose authorization and mandatory funding. While the spending for the programs only totals $2.8 billion, they do include most of the bioenergy, rural development and research title programs,…NDFU Members Focus Key Issues in D.C. Visit
Published September 14, 2018
The National Farmers Union Fall Legislative Fly-In took place in Washington D.C. September 12-14. Throughout the week, nearly 100 North Dakota Farmers Union members shared their stories on Capitol Hill. NDFU President Mark Watne says the farm bill, trade and…NFU Fly-In Takes Place This Week
Published September 9, 2018
The National Farmers Union will host 350 members in Washington D.C. for their 2018 Fall Legislative Fly-In this week. During their time in the capitol city, farmers and ranchers from around the country will meet with Trump administration officials and…NFU: Aid Package is “Woefully Inadequate”
Published August 1, 2018
The National Farmers Union is asking Congress to provide more money in the new farm bill to help farmers deal with the current trade war. In a letter to lawmakers, NFU President Roger Johnson said the Trump Administration’s $12 billion…Still Trade Unkowns
Published July 20, 2018
National Farmers Union Vice-President of Policy Rob Larew says there are still many unknowns on trade. "That's probably our biggest challenge right now is the fact that we have so many irons in the fire. On top of all that, we're…NFU Announces Beginning Farmers Institute Class
Published June 15, 2018
Twenty farmers and ranchers from across the U.S. will participate in the 2018/19 National Farmers Union Beginning Farmers Institute Program. The program is designed to help the next generation of farmers succeed by providing mentorship, technical training and leadership development.…Ag Leaders Attend WFO Meeting in Russia
Published June 8, 2018
Agricultural leaders from the United States recently attended the general assembly of the World Farmers Organisation. During the meeting, North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne presented information about crop insurance in the U.S. and shared ideas on farmer-owned concepts.…NFU Urges EPA to Implement E15 Waiver
Published May 23, 2018
National Farmers Union is urging the Environmental Protection Agency to immediately implement a waiver for summertime sales of E15. In a statement, NFU President Roger Johnson noted that year-round use of E15 benefits farmers, the economy, energy independence and the…