Articles tagged under: National Farmers Union
A Strong Safety Net is a Must
Published April 18, 2023
The National Farmers Union is continuing to meet with lawmakers to educate them about the intricacies of the farm program. "Farmers Union is very much focused on making sure that we get a farm bill done and we get one…Pelosi Meets With NFU Members
Published March 6, 2023
In an address to the National Farmers Union Convention in San Francisco, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said her caucus will fight for farmers in the new farm bill. The veteran lawmaker said the new farm bill will concentrate on…Farm Bill, Competition, Climate
Published March 6, 2023
In a speech to the National Farmers Union membership, President Rob Larew said this will be a big year for farm policy. "We have a farm bill ahead of us and all of the things that we want to see changed…NFU Honors Peterson, Vogel
Published March 6, 2023
The National Farmers Union has presented its Meritorious Service Award to former Minnesota Farmers Union President Doug Peterson and former North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Sarah Vogel. Peterson is a former state legislator and led MFU for 14 years. Vogel was…A Full Slate for NFU Delegates
Published March 6, 2023
National Farmers Union delegates will debate several big issues at their convention, including the farm bill, climate change, renewable fuels and trade. “As members get together to debate policy, it is always good to see people from around the country,"…More Work Needed on Opioid Misuse
Published December 14, 2022
A new national poll determined 60 percent of adults in rural areas are more aware of the opioid crisis than they were five years ago. Forty-two percent of those surveyed said they someone who is or has been addicted to…HPAI Impacted Rendering Business
Published December 13, 2022
Rendering facilities can utilize byproducts from packing plants or processing facilities and add value to livestock. Farmers Union Industries CEO Dale Bernard likes to think of rendering as the ultimate recycler. "We take a lot of products that would fill…Looking for Fairness
Published December 10, 2022
National Farmers Union President Rob Larew says the Fairness for Farmers campaign addresses consolidation in agriculture. "It has been a topic for Farmers Union for a long time." There is pressure on farmers to get bigger to cover their costs…Tackling Market Transparency
Published November 21, 2022
National Farmers Union Communication Director Ross Hettervig says market transparency is a big part of what they’re pushing for in the next farm bill. "We've put together our farm bill priorities for 2023 and a big part of that was…