Kusel Moves to NFU
Chase Kusel is the new director of communications for the National Farmers Union. Previously, Kusel worked for Curious Plot, Woodruff and the National FFA Organization.
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Collaboration Needed to Reduce Regulatory Impact on Farmers
On Wednesday, the House Agriculture Committee examined the consequences of the Environmental Protection Agency's actions on American Agriculture. In a hearing filled with criticism for the agency, National Farmers Union Vice President Jeff Kippley reminded lawmakers about the good things…
Another Lawsuit
The Environmental Protection Agency is facing another lawsuit over its vehicle emissions standards for light-and-medium-duty vehicles. The Renewable Fuels Association and National Farmers Union filed a lawsuit in the Washington D.C. Court of Appeals. Last week, the National Corn Growers…
Larry Mitchell Passes
The former administrator of USDA’s Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration during the Obama Administration, Larry Mitchell, has died. Mitchell, 68, served as the CEO of the American Corn Growers Association and vice president of government relations for the National…
Farm Bill Passage May be Delayed Until After the Election
National Farmers Union Vice President of Advocacy Mike Stranz is looking forward to the markup of the House farm bill later this month. "What we've seen from the House is that whenever there's a major piece of legislation that needs…
Advocating for Farmers
The role of the delegate at the National Farmers Union Convention is to provide representation and give a voice to producers from all over the country. "Our responsibility here is to go over the policy of the national organization and…
Meritorious Service Award for Allebach
The National Farmers Union Meritorious Service Award was presented to three individuals, including Rodney Allebach of Minnesota. Allebach dedicated his career to the Minnesota Farmers Union Agency, serving as an insurance agent for eight years, district director for 20 years…
Influencing the Next Generation
Mission, South Dakota rancher Chaz Blotzky is a member of the National Farmers Union Senior Advisory Council. "The important part of being part of SAC is I get to help the education director and work at on the state camps and…
Help is a Click Away
The National Farmers Union is part of a coalition offering a new tool for farmers suffering from mental health issues. NFU Chief of Staff Brittany Jablonsky said the Togetherall platform is intended to highlight the importance of mental health and…
Larew and Kippley Return for Another Term
National Farmers Union delegates re-elected President Rob Larew and Vice President Jeff Kippley by unanimous ballot. Both will serve another two-year term. Larew has served as the NFU president since 2020. Kippley, who farms at Aberdeen, South Dakota, is beginning…
