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
National Farmers Union Foundation (NFUF) Announces 2024 Annual Scholarship Awards Recipients
WASHINGTON – To support the next generation of agricultural professionals, the National Farmers Union Foundation (NFUF) proudly announces the 2024 recipients of its annual scholarship awards. Each year, NFUF awards scholarships … Read More
National Farmers Union Serves Up the Farmer’s Share of July 4th Cookout Costs
WASHINGTON – As Americans prepare to celebrate Independence Day with family gatherings and festive cookouts, National Farmers Union (NFU) released the updated “Farmer’s Share of the Food Dollar” for items … Read More
NFU Commends Continued Packers and Stockyards Act Progress
WASHINGTON— Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced additional updates to the Packers and Stockyards Act (P&S Act) rules at an event with Assistant Attorney General for Antitrust Jonathan Kanter. The … Read More
National Farmers Union Applauds DOJ Expansion to Focus on Agriculture Issues
WASHINGTON— The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Antitrust Division announced a significant expansion of its efforts to address agricultural issues, with a plan to increase staffing dedicated to civil and … Read More
NFU Welcomes USDA’s Launch of the Farm Labor Stabilization and Protection Pilot Grant Program
WASHINGTON- National Farmers Union (NFU) welcomes the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) announcement of the Farm Labor Stabilization and Protection Pilot Grant Program (FLSP) awards. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced … Read More
RFA, NFU File Petition for Review of EPA’s Tailpipe Rule for Light and Medium Duty Vehicles
WASHINGTON- The Renewable Fuels Association and National Farmers Union filed a petition for review Monday in the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals challenging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s recently finalized … Read More