NFU in DC
The National Farmers Union Fly-in is underway this week in Washington, D.C. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and other USDA officials are scheduled to speak to Farmers Union members later this morning.
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Promoting Competition
National Farmers Union President Rob Larew says his organization isn't focused a bill that will easily pass politically, but a bill that will truly benefit farmers and ranchers promoting competition in the marketplace. “So much of agriculture right now is…
A Strong Safety Net is a Must
The National Farmers Union is continuing to meet with lawmakers to educate them about the intricacies of the farm program. "Farmers Union is very much focused on making sure that we get a farm bill done and we get one…
Pelosi Meets With NFU Members
In an address to the National Farmers Union Convention in San Francisco, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said her caucus will fight for farmers in the new farm bill. The veteran lawmaker said the new farm bill will concentrate on…
Farm Bill, Competition, Climate
In a speech to the National Farmers Union membership, President Rob Larew said this will be a big year for farm policy. "We have a farm bill ahead of us and all of the things that we want to see changed…
NFU Honors Peterson, Vogel
The National Farmers Union has presented its Meritorious Service Award to former Minnesota Farmers Union President Doug Peterson and former North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Sarah Vogel. Peterson is a former state legislator and led MFU for 14 years. Vogel was…
A Full Slate for NFU Delegates
National Farmers Union delegates will debate several big issues at their convention, including the farm bill, climate change, renewable fuels and trade. “As members get together to debate policy, it is always good to see people from around the country,"…
More Work Needed on Opioid Misuse
A new national poll determined 60 percent of adults in rural areas are more aware of the opioid crisis than they were five years ago. Forty-two percent of those surveyed said they someone who is or has been addicted to…
HPAI Impacted Rendering Business
Rendering facilities can utilize byproducts from packing plants or processing facilities and add value to livestock. Farmers Union Industries CEO Dale Bernard likes to think of rendering as the ultimate recycler. "We take a lot of products that would fill…
Looking for Fairness
National Farmers Union President Rob Larew says the Fairness for Farmers campaign addresses consolidation in agriculture. "It has been a topic for Farmers Union for a long time." There is pressure on farmers to get bigger to cover their costs…
