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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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