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Contract Library Bill Has Mixed Cattle Industry Support

Published October 21, 2021

The Cattle Contract Library Act of 2021 has the support of many agriculture groups, including the National Farmers Union and American Farm Bureau Federation. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says there’s no single, silver bullet solution to the supply chain…

Ag Groups Glad Snyder Named EPA Ag Advisor

Published October 8, 2021

Agriculture and biofuel groups have a mostly positive response to the EPA’s recently named agriculture advisor. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall is confident Rod Snyder will be a strong advocate for agriculture engagement and collaboration. National Farmers Union…

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National Farmers Union Creates New Consolidation Campaign

Published September 26, 2021

The National Farmers Union launched a Fairness for Farmers campaign to address consolidation in agriculture. In the campaign, NFU is seeking a reform of the Packers and Stockyards Act, an improvement in price discovery and accurate market information. The NFU…

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USDA’s Approach to Climate-Smart Agriculture

Published September 23, 2021

Last Tuesday, National Farmers Union members met virtually with USDA leaders as part of their fly-in. According to USDA’s Senior Advisor for Climate Robert Bonnie, the agency is trying to approach climate solutions in ways that can actually be used…

New Guidance Available for Packers and Stockyards Act

Published August 25, 2021

The USDA issued new guidance on how to enforce the Packers and Stockyards Act. The enforcement policy now highlights how problematic provisions of the 2020 undue preferences rule will not apply to cases protecting producers from retaliation and racial discrimination.…

The Cost of More Ad-Hoc Programs

Published August 9, 2021

Preparing for the next farm bill, National Farmers Union President Rob Larew is concerned about the money coming into agriculture from ad-hoc programs. "The question going forward is not only the total dollars, but how is that money going out?…

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Beef Supply Chain Issues Highlighted on Capitol Hill

Published July 29, 2021

The fire at the Holcomb, Kansas packing plant, the JBS cyberattack and COVID-19 resulted in a historic spread between live animal prices and retail meat prices. National Farmers Union President Rob Larew testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee Wednesday, saying…

A Win for Oil Refiners in the High Court

Published June 25, 2021

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of oil refiners seeking waivers from the Renewable Fuels Standard. The ruling allows the EPA to extend small refinery waivers to any refinery “at any time," opening up the number of refineries eligible…

Cattle Industry Comes Together Over Market Concerns

Published May 18, 2021

Leaders of the American Farm Bureau Federation, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, National Farmers Union, R-CALF USA, United States Cattlemen’s Association met in Phoenix recently at the request of the Livestock Marketing Association. The groups talked about packer concentration, oversight and…

Farm Groups Offer Mostly Positive Response to 30×30

Published May 6, 2021

In response to the 30x30 preliminary report, the American Farm Bureau Federation said they appreciate the document recognizes the contributions of farmers and ranchers, but the recognition must carry through implementation. More information is needed. The National Farmers Union said…

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Articles tagged under: National Farmers Union

Contract Library Bill Has Mixed Cattle Industry Support

Ag Groups Glad Snyder Named EPA Ag Advisor

National Farmers Union Creates New Consolidation Campaign

USDA’s Approach to Climate-Smart Agriculture

New Guidance Available for Packers and Stockyards Act

The Cost of More Ad-Hoc Programs

Beef Supply Chain Issues Highlighted on Capitol Hill

A Win for Oil Refiners in the High Court

Cattle Industry Comes Together Over Market Concerns

Farm Groups Offer Mostly Positive Response to 30×30

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