Articles tagged under: NFU
A Full Slate for NFU Delegates
Published March 6, 2023
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,"…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: 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…Lifeboat Needed to Keep Farmers Afloat
Published May 10, 2019
With the trade war continuing between the U.S. and China, National Farmers Union President Roger Johnson said damage has been done to the export markets and a fundamental shift in the economic model for agriculture is needed. In the meantime,…EPA Sued for Small Refinery Waivers
Published May 30, 2018
The Environmental Protection Agency is being challenged for granting three small refinery waivers to large processors. A coalition of farm groups including the National Corn Growers Association, National Farmers Union and the Renewable Fuels Association filed a lawsuit Tuesday saying…A Dynamic Time for Renewable Fuels
Published April 30, 2018
National Farmers Union Biofuels Adviser Anne Steckel describes this as a dynamic time for renewable fuels. The Environmental Protection Agency must release a proposal for the Renewable Fuel Standard, which will likely come out in July. Certain parts of the…Diverse Coalition Supports Crop Insurance
Published April 30, 2018
A coalition of 65 agriculture groups submitted a letter to every member of Congress, seeking support for crop insurance. This coalition opposes any amendments that would limit participation in crop insurance, make insurance more expensive during the current economic downturn…