Articles tagged under: National Farmers Union

NFU Approve Special Orders

Published March 10, 2026

National Farmers Union delegates approved three special orders of business. With current economic challenges in agriculture, NFU calls on Congress to address the farm safety net and build long-term markets. That includes an immediate moratorium on farm foreclosures and tackle…
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Farmers Call for Stronger Markets, Not More Government Aid at NFU Convention

Published March 8, 2026

The current farm economy was the big talking point at the National Farmers Union Convention this year in New Orleans. Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish is hearing numerous issues in the delegate sessions, but staying profitability remains the big…
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North Dakota Farmers Bring Strong Voice to NFU Convention

Published March 8, 2026

North Dakota was well represented at this year's National Farmers Union Convention in New Orleans. "We're really excited to have 56 delegates here from North Dakota, making sure that North Dakota's voice is heard on the national stage," said NDFU…
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NFU Recognizes Sobocinski

Published March 8, 2026

Paul Sobocinski, Wabasso, Minnesota, received the Bruce Miller Award during the National Farmers Union Convention. The award is named for longtime Minnesota Farmers Union staff member Bruce Miller. It recognizes leaders who display a passion for family farming,  while promoting…
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Farmers Need More Than Short-Term Relief

Published December 12, 2025

National Farmers Union President Rob Larew says farmers are entering the new year with hope, but also with significant uncertainty. “We’re hoping for a more stable 2026, but we have huge challenges that we need to overcome,” Larew said. “We’re…
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NFU, Farm Bureau Welcome Bridge Payment

Published December 8, 2025

National Farmers Union President Rob Larew says the Trump administration’s $12 billion bridge payment plan offers much-needed relief for farmers struggling with volatile markets, high input costs, and trade uncertainty. Larew says the support will help many operations stay afloat…
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Time to Revisit COOL

Published November 28, 2025

National Farmers Union Vice President for Advocacy Mike Stranz is raising concerns about increased beef imports from Argentina. “With additional imports of beef from Argentina, as the administration has pushed for and moved ahead on, we should make sure that…
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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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