National Farmers Union (NFU) Pleased U.S. Environmental Protectional Agency (EPA) Includes Renewables Pathway for Canola in Regulatory Agenda

December 16, 2021Press Releases
National Farmers Union (NFU) Pleased U.S. Environmental Protectional Agency (EPA) Includes Renewables Pathway for Canola in Regulatory Agenda

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 16, 2021 Contact: Lyndsey Medsker Lmedsker@nfudc.org 202-557-5328 Washington – PA has announced their regulatory agenda for Fall 2021, which included designation of renewable diesel fuels derived from canola oil as “advanced biofuels” under the RFS program. “NFU has long advocated for increased use of biofuels due to their tremendous benefits for … Read More

Compost – the Gift That Keeps on Giving

December 14, 2021Blog, Food Safety
Compost – the Gift That Keeps on Giving

By: Billy Mitchell Soil gives us so much. It feeds us physically by providing incredible local food to eat. It feeds us emotionally as a medium for beautiful flowers that are feasts for our eyes and hearts. It even feeds us spiritually, giving us soft grass to picnic on with loved ones and trees perfect … Read More

National Farmers Union Encouraged by Renewable Fuel Standards (RFS) Renewable Volume Obligation’s (RVO’s) Focus on Future Growth for Biofuels

December 8, 2021Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 8, 2021 Contact: Lyndsey Medsker Lmedsker@nfudc.org 202-557-5328 Washington – Yesterday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued its 2020, 2021 and 2022, renewable volume obligations (RVOs) under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). As released, the new standards raise volumes moving forward; unfortunately, they also, retroactively lower the already finalized 2020 volumes. … Read More

NFU Supports New Cattle Markets Legislation

November 18, 2021Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 18, 2021 Contact: Lyndsey Medsker Lmedsker@nfudc.org 202-557-5328 Washington – Yesterday, the Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act was officially introduced, led by Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Deb Fischer (R-NE), Jon Tester (D-MT), and Ron Wyden (D-OR) Companion legislation was also announced in the U.S. House of Representatives, co-sponsored by Reps. Cindy … Read More

National Farmers Union Commends the Signing of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

November 15, 2021Press Releases
National Farmers Union Commends the Signing of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 15, 2021 Contact: Lyndsey Medsker Lmedsker@nfudc.org 202-557-5328 Washington – This afternoon, President Biden signed into law the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. NFU President Rob Larew was in attendance at the White House signing ceremony and issued the following statement. “Today is a great day for American agriculture. The Infrastructure Investment … Read More

National Farmers Union Announces 2022 Women’s Conference

November 10, 2021Press Releases
National Farmers Union Announces 2022 Women’s Conference

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 10, 2021 Contact: Emma Lindberg elindberg@nfudc.org Washington—National Farmers Union has announced the 2022 Women’s Conference to connect women in agriculture and provide education on applicable business skills and innovative marketing tactics. “Farming is never a one-woman job,” said Emma Lindberg, Education Director, National Farmers Union, “It takes a village to run … Read More

Farmers Union Hails House Passage of Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill

November 6, 2021Press Releases
Farmers Union Hails House Passage of Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 6, 2021 Contact: Lyndsey Medsker Lmedsker@nfudc.org 202-557-5328 Washington – Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684), which is a key part of President Biden’s Build Back Better Agenda. This historic $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill finally addresses the critical infrastructure needs of family … Read More

National Farmers Union President Rob Larew Speaks on Panel at COP26

November 5, 2021Press Releases
National Farmers Union President Rob Larew Speaks on Panel at COP26

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 28, 2021 Contact: Lyndsey Medsker (202) 557-5328 lmedsker@nfudc.org GLASGOW, SCOTLAND—Today, NFU President Rob Larew joined a panel discussion at COP26, the United Nations Climate Change Conference, to discuss the future of climate-smart agriculture. The panel, moderated by USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack, included farm and ranch, environmental, and private industry representation. During … Read More

NFU Supports Build Back Better Framework, Urges Passage

October 28, 2021Press Releases
NFU Supports Build Back Better Framework, Urges Passage

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 28, 2021 Contact: Lyndsey Medsker (202) 557-5328 lmedsker@nfudc.org Washington—Today, the Build Back Better Framework for the budget reconciliation bill was released, including landmark investments to help family farmers and ranchers, rural communities, and the entire economy. National Farmers Union (NFU) supports this framework and urges Congress to finalize and pass the … Read More