FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 14, 2016 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org WASHINGTON (July 14, 2016) – As the U.S. dairy industry continues to face an extended period of low milk … Read More
NFU Public Comments Strongly Encourage EPA to Increase 2017 RFS Volume Levels
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 7, 2016 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org WASHINGTON (July 7, 2016) – On behalf of nearly 200,000 family farm and ranch members, National Farmers Union (NFU) … Read More
Family Farmers and Ranchers Receive Less than 20 Percent of 4th of July Food Costs, NFU Infographic Shows
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 1, 2016 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org WASHINGTON (July 1, 2016) – As consumers gather together to celebrate the July 4th holiday, National Farmers Union (NFU) … Read More
NFU Announces Largest Participant Class for 2016-17 Beginning Farmers Institute
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 28, 2016 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org WASHINGTON (June 28, 2016) – National Farmers Union (NFU) Beginning Farmers Institute (BFI) was created to empower the success … Read More
NFU Commends DOL for Extending Grant Program for Senior Citizen Employment Opportunities
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 28, 2016 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org WASHINGTON (June 28, 2016) – A long-time advocate for programs that create opportunities for rural Americans, National Farmers Union … Read More
Climate, Rural America Most Affected by Waivers Complicating RFS Implementation, NFU Says
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 22, 2016 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org Climate, Rural America Most Affected by Waivers Complicating RFS Implementation, NFU Says WASHINGTON (June 22, 2016) – The divisive … Read More
NFU Supports Efforts to Ease Regulatory Burden on Landowners Participating in USDA Conservation Programs
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 20, 2016 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org WASHINGTON (June 20, 2016) – The National Farmers Union (NFU) was pleased by the recent introduction of The Improving … Read More
NFU Celebrates Youth Leadership and Education at 80th All-States Camp
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 20, 2016 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org WASHINGTON (June 20, 2016) – Farmers Union youth members from across the country will gather in Bailey, Colo. this … Read More
Labor Shortages in a Challenging Farm Economy
By Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-1) As USDA has widely reported and producers are all too aware, commodity prices have been significantly declining recently. Nationally, net farm income has dropped 56 percent in … Read More
Balanced Trade is Best for Family Farmers and Ranchers, NFU Testimony States
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 14, 2016 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org WASHINGTON (June 14, 2016) – The nearly 200,000 family farmer and rancher-led National Farmers Union (NFU) continued to advocate … Read More