NFU Urges House Agriculture Committee to Review Recent COOL Study, Allow WTO Process to Play Out

March 25, 2015Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 25, 2015 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org WASHINGTON (March 25, 2015) – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson today presented the findings of a recent econometric study showing that Country-of-Origin Labeling (COOL) did not have a negative impact on Canadian cattle exports to the U.S. at a U.S. House Committee … Read More

NFU Salutes National Ag Day; Organization Well Positioned to “Drive the Future of Agriculture” for Family Farmers, Ranchers

March 18, 2015Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 18, 2015 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org WASHINGTON (March 18, 2015) – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson saluted National Ag Day and said that NFU is working hard to push for policies that will bring jobs, prosperity and new talent to America’s family farms and ranches. “NFU and its … Read More

NFU Concludes 113th Anniversary Convention

March 17, 2015Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 17, 2015 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org WICHITA, Kan. (March 17, 2015) – National Farmers Union (NFU) concluded its 113th Anniversary Convention today in Wichita, Kansas. The four-day event drew more than 480 family farmers, ranchers and fishermen from across the country and featured a number of high-profile speakers, workshops and grassroots policymaking. … Read More

2015 Special Orders of Business

March 17, 2015Blog

Family Farming and COOL Family Farming and RFS Family Farming and Trade Policy Family Farming and Transparency in Livestock Markets Family Farming and Cotton in the 2014 Farm Bill Family Farming and Animal Disease Protection

EPA Administrator McCarthy Tells NFU EPA Is on the “Hot Seat” over WOTUS, RFS; Thanks NFU for Constructive Feedback During Rule Making Process

March 16, 2015Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 16, 2015 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org WICHITA, Kan. (March 16, 2015) – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy promised the agency would soon come out with a final Waters of the Unites States (WOTUS) rule and committed to movement on the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) as well. “I … Read More

Secretary Vilsack Announces $97 Million to Expand Access to Support Farmers Markets, Farm to School Efforts and Rural Economies while Expanding Risk Management Tools for Specialty Crops, Limited-Resource Farmers; Says Congress Needs to Leave the RFS Alone

March 16, 2015Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 16, 2015 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org WICHITA, Kan. (March 16, 2015) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack today announced $97 million in programs to support the continued development of farmers markets, farm to school efforts and rural economies and will also expand risk management tools for specialty crops and … Read More

NFU Bestows Highest Honor to Two at 113th Anniversary Convention

March 16, 2015Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 16, 2015 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org WICHITA, Kan. (March 16, 2015) – National Farmers Union (NFU) honored Robert Carlson and Clay Pederson with the award for Meritorious Service to Farmers Union and American Agriculture during its 113th Anniversary Convention this week. “Both of these men embody much of the best of … Read More

NFU Foundation Hosts “Evening For Education;” Event Helps Fund Education and Outreach for Foundation

March 15, 2015Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 15, 2015 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org WICHITA, Kan. (March 15, 2015) – National Farmers Union Foundation (NFUF) held its sixth annual “Evening for Education” gala today during National Farmers Union 113th Anniversary Convention in Wichita, Kansas. “NFUF is the educational wing of our organization, and the planning and support for … Read More