Articles tagged under: National Farmers Union
NFU Wants More Trade Stability in New Year
Published November 23, 2020
National Farmers Union President Rob Larew says the organization is looking for more stability from the leadership in the Biden administration. "That's hopefully a theme we'll see in the trade agreement arena where we hear President-elect Biden's approach on trade…Food and Ag Alliance Makes Climate Policy Reccomendations
Published November 17, 2020
The Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance, a group representing farmers, the food sector, state governments and others, have put together guidelines for federal climate policy development. The more than 40 recommendations focus on voluntary, incentive-based tools for farmers to maximize…Climate Change a Priority for Biden Administration
Published November 15, 2020
Climate change would be a priority under a Biden administration. "What we like about the way Biden talks about climate change is in the context of jobs, ways farmers can contribute and diversify their income, potentially. We like the sound…NFU Ready to Work with New Administration
Published November 9, 2020
In a statement, National Farmers Union President Rob Larew said the vision President-elect Biden has for America overlaps in many ways with the NFU vision. The NFU stands ready to work with the Biden administration to ensure the policies and…Barnett Selected for NFU Beginning Farmers Institute
Published October 23, 2020
National Farmers Union chose 14 participants for its Beginning Farmers Institute. The ten-month program will focus on technical training, mentorship and leadership. Among the 14 selected is Britney Barnett of North Dakota.COVID-19 Funding for Biofuels Still In Limbo
Published September 24, 2020
The Continuing Resolution being considered does not include additional COVID-19 funding for the biofuels industry. However, National Farmers Union biofuels advisor Anne Steckel says it does offer language prohibiting the USDA to pay oil refiners out of the Commodity Credit…NFU Hosts Virtual Fly-In for Members
Published September 21, 2020
The National Farmers Union hosted a virtual fly-in last week. Attendees heard from key lawmakers and leaders in agriculture and met with their state’s Congressional delegations to discuss ag policy. North Dakota Farmers Union president Mark Watne says there are…Considering Biofuels Options for Fourth COVID-19 Package
Published August 1, 2020
Lawmakers proposed at least two provisions for biofuels assistance in this next round of COVID-19 relief. "There are different venues the assistance can come through," explained Anne Steckel, senior biofuels advisor, National Farmers Union. "Senators Grassley, Ernst and Klobuchar have…National Farmers Union and Others Challenge SAFER Rule
Published July 1, 2020
The National Farmers Union, Governors’ Biofuel Coalition and others are legally challenging a Trump administration rule that they say downplays the harm from reduced emission standards and ignores the benefits of higher ethanol blends. The Safer Affordable Fuel Efficiency Vehicle…