Articles tagged under: National Farmers Union
Fairness for Farmers Comes to Farmfest
Published August 3, 2022
The National Farmers Union Fairness for Farmers campaign calls for reform of the Packers and Stockyards Act, improving price discovery, diversifying marketing opportunities and antitrust enforcement. NFU Vice President of Advocacy Mike Stranz applauded the Minnesota Farmers Union for its…Build a Safety Net into the Farm Bill
Published August 2, 2022
In addition to checking out new equipment and technology, Farmfest is known for policy discussions. National Farmers Union President Rob Larew said farm bills are too often written based on what is happening with commodity prices at the time. "That's…Hettervig Joins NFU Staff
Published June 21, 2022
The National Farmers Union has hired Ross Hettervig as its communications director. Hettervig is a Hillsboro native and a graduate at North Dakota State University. Previously, Hettervig was the communications director for the House Agriculture Committee.Ag Groups Find the Positive in Biden’s Plan to Lower Food Costs
Published May 12, 2022
Agriculture groups are responding to President Biden's new plan to incentivize crop production in the United States and lower food costs. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall said the effort to create greater opportunities and reduce barriers is welcomed,…Humanitarian Donation Made
Published April 29, 2022
National Farmers Union and Farmers Union Enterprises are donating $125,000 to humanitarian and agricultural relief efforts in Ukraine. The money will go to the World Food Program USA to provide food assistance to those impacted by the war.Biofuel Supporters Tell Biden to Get Renewable Fuel Standard on Track
Published March 5, 2022
As fuel prices increase due to the Russia-Ukraine crisis, renewable fuel supporters want President Biden to expand access to biofuels. In a joint statement, the American Farm Bureau Federation, National Farmers Union, Renewable Fuels Association and others said now is…NFU Delegates Pass Special Orders of Business
Published March 2, 2022
The National Farmers Union convention wrapped up with the passage of five special orders of business. That list includes the need for a fair, open and competitive marketplace; efforts to address the supply chain challenges and climate change. The Farmers…NFU Award Winners Described as “Rock Stars and Legends”
Published February 27, 2022
National Farmers Union Past President Roger Johnson has received the organization’s Meritorious Service Award. Johnson, who is a former North Dakota agriculture commissioner, came from a Farmers Union family. While addressing the NFU convention, Johnson spoke about the breakdown of…Two Candidates for NFU Vice Presidency
Published February 27, 2022
Wisconsin dairy farmer Patty Edelburg has been the National Farmers Union vice president for the past four years and is seeking reelection. Edelburg is being challenged by Aberdeen, South Dakota farmer Jeff Kippley. "My focus is on the next generation…