Articles tagged under: Rob Larew
A Time for Action
Published May 7, 2025
With the Capitol as a backdrop, the National Farmers Union rallied support for passage of a comprehensive farm bill Tuesday. With the farm bill in limbo, Ohio Democratic Representative Marcy Kaptur said it was time for action. "We have to…NFU President Warns of Trade War Impact on Farmers
Published March 29, 2025
National Farmers Union President Rob Larew calls on U.S. leaders to address the fallout of escalating trade tensions with the European Union. In partnership with the Italian farm organization Coldiretti, NFU sent a letter to President Trump urging diplomatic solutions…NFU Calls for Stability in Agriculture
Published March 9, 2025
At the National Farmers Union Convention, President Rob Larew is calling on Congress to pass a strong farm bill without delay. He warns that if lawmakers keep pushing it aside, farmers could be left without the support they need. “The…National Farmers Union Launches $25 Million Farmers Capital Fund
Published March 9, 2025
In a significant move to bolster agricultural innovation and enhance the economic success of family farmers and ranchers, the National Farmers Union announced the launch of the Farmers Capital Fund. The $25 million investment initiative will support early- and growth-stage…Larew: USDA Funding a Positive Step, but Uncertainty Remains
Published February 23, 2025
The recent USDA funding approval is bringing relief to farmers who had been left in limbo regarding conservation program contracts. National Farmers Union President Rob Larew called it "really good news for a bunch of reasons," particularly for those who…Senate Ag Committee Hears Calls for Stronger Farm Safety Net
Published February 5, 2025
In the Senate Agriculture Committee hearing on the farm economy. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall spoke about the need for an updated farm bill to help farmers during tough economic times. "The USDA's most recent farm sector income…A Track Record of Working Across the Aisle
Published December 19, 2024
National Farmers Union President Rob Larew is happy with Minnesota Representative Angie Craig's pick as the House Ag Committee's lead Democrat. "Great news for farmers and ranchers, I would argue not only in Minnesota, but for the Upper Midwest and…A Challenge of Leadership in Congress
Published December 14, 2024
There’s still no consensus in Congress on a farm bill extension. "As they try to figure out whether or not if they're going be able to get some disaster assistance and economic assistance in there, we're just trying to drive…Farm Bill’s Fate Rests with Donald Trump
Published November 29, 2024
National Farmers Union President Rob Larew would still like to see the farm bill completed during the lame duck session. Kicking this legislation into next year does not solve any problems. "Next year, we may be talking about making cuts in…