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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?…

Farmfest: Ag Policy at the Crossroads

Published July 30, 2021

Farmfest begins its three-day run Tuesday near Redwood Falls in southern Minnesota. "There will be close to 500 exhibitors at Farmfest and you'll be able to see the latest and greatest in machinery and technology," said Kent Thiesse, forum coordinator.…

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…

National Farmers Union Virtual Convention Focusing on Policy

Published March 1, 2021

The National Farmers Union virtual convention and annual meeting is taking place today and tomorrow. NFU President Rob Larew said the business of the organization is taking place at this meeting. "There will be many themes woven into the meeting…

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Vilsack Confirmed by U.S. Senate

Published February 23, 2021

The U.S. Senate confirmed Ag Secretary Nominee Tom Vilsack on a vote of 92 to 7. The confirmation vote is met with many welcome back statements from agriculture groups. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall said Vilsack’s strong track…

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Biden’s Executive Orders Confirm Priorities to Ag Groups

Published January 25, 2021

President Joe Biden made regulatory changes with a series of executive orders during his first few days in office. As expected, COVID recovery is a top focus. National Farmers Union President Rob Larew thinks the additional attention for addressing COVID…

Vilsack Would Bring “Wealth of Experience” to USDA

Published December 10, 2020

Farm groups are congratulating former Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack for his nomination to lead the USDA. “The positive of that is Vilsack probably knows the department as well as anyone,” said Rob Larew, president, National Farmers Union. “It brings a…

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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…

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…

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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…

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The Cost of More Ad-Hoc Programs

Farmfest: Ag Policy at the Crossroads

Beef Supply Chain Issues Highlighted on Capitol Hill

National Farmers Union Virtual Convention Focusing on Policy

Vilsack Confirmed by U.S. Senate

Biden’s Executive Orders Confirm Priorities to Ag Groups

Vilsack Would Bring “Wealth of Experience” to USDA

NFU Wants More Trade Stability in New Year

Climate Change a Priority for Biden Administration

NFU Ready to Work with New Administration

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