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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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Harkin Honored for Service to Agriculture

Published March 10, 2025

The National Farmers Union presented former Iowa Senator Tom Harkin with its Award for Meritorious Service to American Agriculture. Harkin is a past chair of the Senate Agriculture Committee and shepherded the passage of the 2008 farm bill.
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ND, SD, OK Young Farmers Meet in Fargo

Published January 13, 2025

The Farmers Union organizations in North Dakota, South Dakota, and Oklahoma hosted the annual Tri-State Young Producers Conference in Fargo Friday and Saturday. "This is the third year for the event that we've put together for our young farmers between 25…
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Time for Action

Published January 13, 2025

With a new Congress in place, lawmakers will have another chance to pass a farm bill. National Union Farmers Union Vice President Jeff Kippley, who farms near Aberdeen, is anxious to see some action. "We were very disappointed that we haven't…
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Farm Bill’s Fate Rests with Donald Trump

Published November 29, 2024

National Farmers Union President Rob Larew would still like to see the farm bill completed during the lame duck session. Kicking this legislation into next year does not solve any problems. "Next year, we may be talking about making cuts in…
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Farmers Weigh Unintended Consequences

Published November 16, 2024

With a second Trump presidency, National Farmers Union President Rob Larew expects regulations to be ratcheted back. "We know that there's going to be a large theme of regulatory reform and deregulation," Larew told RRFN. "A farmer that gets heavily…
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