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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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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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