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
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
NFU Encouraged by Senate Progress to Strengthen DOJ Antitrust Division Access to Resources
WASHINGTON— The Senate Appropriations Committee yesterday passed its Fiscal Year 2025 Commerce, Justice, Science (CJS) funding bill, which included robust funding for the Department of Justice (DOJ) Antitrust Division and … Read More
Farmers Union Member Joseph Childs Selected for Prestigious International Program
WASHINGTON- Wisconsin Farmers Union member Joseph Childs has been selected to participate in the prestigious World Farmers’ Organization (WFO) Gymnasium Program for 2024-2025. Launched in 2017, the WFO Gymnasium Program … Read More
National Farmers Union Vice President Jeff Kippley Testifies at House Agriculture Committee Hearing on EPA’s Impact on American Agriculture
WASHINGTON – NFU Vice President Jeff Kippley represented family farmers and ranchers today at a House Agriculture Committee hearing. “Examining the Consequences of EPA’s Actions on American Agriculture” provided a … Read More
NFU Hosts 86th All-States Leadership Retreat, Announces 2024-25 National Youth Advisory Council
Erskine, Minnesota – Farmers Union youth from across the nation recently gathered for the 86th National Farmers Union (NFU) All-States Leadership Retreat, held at the Lake Sarah Campground, managed by … Read More