WASHINGTON – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew released the following statement today after the White House reciprocal tariff announcement. “One thing is certain: American family farmers and ranchers … Read More
Press Releases
American Farmers and Ranchers Bear the Brunt of Tariffs
WASHINGTON – National Farmers Union President Rob Larew commented today on the President’s decision to implement tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China. “The tariffs announced today, along with retaliatory measures … Read More
NFU Statement on USDA’s Release of Paused Funding
WASHINGTON – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew made the following statement about the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) announcement releasing the first tranche of IRA funding that was under … Read More
Statement from NFU President Larew on Brooke Rollins’ Confirmation as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture
WASHINGTON – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew gave the following statement today after the U.S. Senate voted to confirm Brooke Rollins as the 33rd Secretary of Agriculture: “I … Read More
NFU Champions Passage of the American Beef Labeling Act
WASHINGTON – National Farmers Union (NFU) today announced support of the American Beef Labeling Act (ABLA), introduced by Senators John Thune (R-S.D.) and Cory Booker (D-N.J.). This legislation codifies mandatory … Read More
NFU President Rob Larew Delivers Testimony to Senate Agriculture Committee, Highlights State of Agriculture and Policy Priorities for 2025
WASHINGTON – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew today testified in front of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry to detail the current economic situation that … Read More
National Farmers Union Urges President to Consider Tariffs’ Impact on Farmers
WASHINGTON – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew today issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s plan to enact tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China: “The trade … Read More
Ranchers Seek Approval of $83.5 Million Settlement with JBS in Cattle Antitrust Case
WASHINGTON – Today, National Farmers Union, alongside ranch group R-CALF USA and four fed cattle producers, who filed a class-action antitrust lawsuit in April 2019 against JBS, Tyson, Cargill, and … Read More
Farmers Union Members Descend on Washington with Urgent Message: Pass the Farm Bill
Nearly 300 Farmers Union members from across the United States have converged in Washington this week to meet with lawmakers and advocate for the timely passage of a comprehensive five-year … Read More
National Farmers Union and USDA Announce Agreement to Strengthen Farm Service Agency County-Level Operations
National Farmers Union (NFU) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to address staffing levels and improve customer service at USDA Farm Service … Read More