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Tax Returns Were a Surprise to Ag Bankers

Published May 7, 2025

National Farmers Union Vice President Jeff Kippley is a farmer and tax preparer at Aberdeen, South Dakota. Kippley drew on his tax season experience when he shared comments at a Capitol Hill event. "Bankers came up to me after tax…
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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…
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Seeking Support for Family Farmers

Published May 7, 2025

Felton, Minnesota farmer Melany Thomas was part of the Minnesota Farmers Union delegation in Washington, D.C. this past week. Thomas spoke out for voluntary conservation programs. "I'm a beginning farmer and I was able to access EQIP, which helped provide…
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Perfect Weather for Planting

Published May 6, 2025

At Karlstad, Minnesota, Justin Dagen is almost done planting corn and getting ready to start seeding potatoes. "In the meantime, we're shipping seed potatoes six days a week and the process is going really well." Dagen said the weather has…
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Trade Policy is a ‘Lose-Lose’ Scenario

Published May 6, 2025

North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne is worried about the current tariff strategy. "I've been fortunate to travel the world," said Watne. "China is trying to replace us and folks think they'll automatically come back to the table; they…
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Rollins: USDA Reorganization Happening in an Intential & Smart Way

Published May 6, 2025

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced the USDA’s reorganization plan will be released in the upcoming week. While meeting with farm broadcasters, Rollins said roughly 15,000 USDA employees have taken early retirement or buyouts under the Deferred Resignation Program, but emphasized…
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Trump Budget Called a ‘Non-Starter’

Published May 6, 2025

The Trump Administration's budget recommendations call for cuts at the Farm Service Agency and the Natural Resources Conservation Service, cuts in ag research and long-standing programs like Food for Peace. "I think the President's budget is a non-starter," said Minnesota…
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‘Do Your Work’

Published May 6, 2025

Nearly 100 farmers took time away from the planter this past week to bring their message to Congress. The National Farmers Union 'Week of Action' is focused on passing a five-year farm bill; legislation strengthening the farm safety net, promoting…
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