Articles tagged under: National Farmers Union
Six Special Orders Approved by NFU Members
Published March 4, 2020
National Farmers Union delegates approved six special orders of business at convention. These special orders will guide NFU government affairs priorities in the next year. Those special orders include a look at the 2020 election, the development of a mandatory…NFU Delegates Dive into Policy Book
Published March 3, 2020
The final day of the National Farmers Union Convention was filled with policy discussions. "It's such a learning experience," said Sheila Rude, a farmer and delegate from Tolna, North Dakota. "You have no clue until you get here the discussions…Larew Elected to Lead National Farmers Union
Published March 2, 2020
The newly elected National Farmers Union President Rob Larew says he will focus on building off of the current strength of the organization. "Times are tough. There are lots of challenges, not the least of which is what the weather…The State of National Farmers Union
Published March 2, 2020
During Sunday night’s State of Farmers Union address, retiring president Roger Johnson said goodbye to members. Johnson took time to reflect on farm policy, focusing on trade. "There's lots of worry that phase one will be going back to square…Perdue Talks Disaster Aid for Northern Plains Farmers
Published March 2, 2020
Ahead of the National Farmers Union Convention general session, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue sat down with the Red River Farm Network to discuss the recently announced disaster aid to sugar cooperatives and pending quality provisions for WHIP+. "Determining quality losses…Perdue: No 2020 MFP Anticipated
Published March 2, 2020
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue told National Farmers Union members this morning that the toughest days in agriculture are behind us, but it may not feel like it. He referenced the Market Facilitation Program, saying farmers want trade not aid. "Despite…NFU President Roger Johnson Bids Farewell
Published March 1, 2020
Turtle Lake, North Dakota native Roger Johnson is stepping down as the National Farmers Union President. Since 2009, Johnson served in the role. He tells the Red River Farm Network he’s most proud of maintaining the legacy of standing up…NFU Officially Says Goodbye to President Johnson
Published February 25, 2020
The National Farmers Union officially saw Roger Johnson into retirement at the Farmers and Distillers Restaurant in Washington D.C. Johnson served as president for 11 years, announcing his retirement a couple months ago. The election of a new president will…Stranz Returns to NFU
Published January 9, 2020
Mike Stranz is the new policy director for the National Farmers Union. Stranz has been part of the farm commodities and risk management subcommittee staff for the House Agriculture Committee.