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National Farmers Union: News Releases
Below are select news releases distributed by National Farmers Union. Click on any headline to read the complete release.
December 2017
USDA to Rescind Organic Livestock and Poultry Rules to Detriment of Family Organic Producers and Consumers, NFU Says
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today its [...]
November 2017
Farm Groups Urge President Trump to Implement Farmer Fair Practices Rules
WASHINGTON – National Farmers Union joined a coalition of 82 [...]
July 2017
NFUF Launching Needs Assessment Survey to Inform Food Safety
WASHINGTON (June 20, 2017) – The Local Food Safety Collaborative, [...]
U.S. Should Enforce Trade Agreements, NFU Says
WASHINGTON – National Farmers Union (NFU) joined a number of [...]
NAFTA Objectives a Missed Opportunity for Family Farmers
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) this week released [...]
April 2017
NFU Urges Trump Administration to Stay in Paris Agreement
Agreement Key to Mitigating Climate Change, Bolstering Rural Communities WASHINGTON [...]
March 2017
NFU Urges Trump Administration to Oppose Dow-DuPont Merger
WASHINGTON – Following European Union approval of the proposed merger [...]
NFU Concludes 115th Anniversary Convention with Adoption of Policy, Special Orders of Business
The National Farmers Union (NFU) 115th Anniversary Convention concluded today [...]
December 2016
NFU Says Farmer Fair Practices Rules a ‘Step in the Right Direction’ for Fair Market Practices
National Farmers Union (NFU) is pleased by today’s announcement that [...]
November 2016
No-Vote Action on TPP a “Significant Victory” for Family Farmers and Ranchers, NFU Says
A staunch opponent of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade agreement, [...]
NFU Backs ‘American Food for American Schools’ Legislation
Recognizing the need to improve sourcing of American-grown food products [...]
NFU Beginning Farmers Travel to California for On-Farm Learning Sessions
The National Farmers Union (NFU) Beginning Farmers Institute (BFI) reconvened [...]
NFU Defends Family Farmers Against Proposed Rule Change to Estate Tax
National Farmers Union (NFU) submitted comments to the Internal Revenue [...]
Trade, RFS Among Issues NFU Ready to Tackle with Trump Administration
National Farmers Union (NFU) extended a congratulatory letter to President-elect [...]
October 2016
NFU Defends Family Beef Producers Against Meatpackers’ Aggressive Market Control
As the weakened farm economy continues to take a toll [...]
USDA’s Action on Long-Awaited Farmer Fair Practices Rules a Win for Family Farmers and Ranchers, NFU Says
Following months of progress on the long-awaited Farmer Fair Practices [...]
September 2016
NFU Commends Sen. Stabenow for Championing Support for Urban Agriculture
Supporting the effort to bridge the divide between urban and [...]
NFU Joins in Promoting Safe Practices During National Farm Safety and Health Week
As farmers are preparing to begin the fall harvest, National [...]
NFU Asks Senate Judiciary Panel for More Oversight of Failing Antitrust Enforcement in Agriculture
National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson today joined a [...]
NFU Honors 44 Congressional Champions of Agriculture with Golden Triangle Award
Having champions in Congress to ensure Americans have strong food [...]
NFU Condemns Bayer/Monsanto Deal, Asks for Critical Review of Consolidation in Ag
In response to today’s announcement of a $66 billion merger [...]
National Farmers Union and Farm Aid Partner to Ask Congress for Immediate Assistance for Financially-Strained Farm Sector
Bolstered by National Farmers Union (NFU) and Farm Aid, 275 [...]
NFU Beginning Farmer Institute Begins with Learning Session in Washington D.C.
National Farmers Union’s (NFU) Beginning Farmer Institute (BFI) convened this [...]
NFU Hosts 275 Farmers Union Members in D.C. for Fall Legislative Fly-In
Today, 275 Farmers Union members gathered in Washington D.C. for [...]
NFU Defends Family Farmers and Ranchers Against Conservative Think Tank Report Attacking Farm Programs
Responding to a new report challenging the validity of the [...]