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On Monday, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers reported a record attendance for their Washington, D.C. fly-in last week.  Representing equipment manufacturers and suppliers from across the country, participants met with 70 lawmakers.  The gro...

Last week, more than 250 members of the National Farmers Union came to Washington, D.C., from all over the country to advocate for family farmers.  During the week, members attended hundreds of Congressional meetings, met with over a dozen federal agencies, and directly participated in discussions with Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack, Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chair Rostin Benham, and many oth

National Farmers Union members will head to Washington, DC, next month for the organization’s Fall Legislative Fly-In.  The four-day event runs Sunday September 11th through Wednesday, September 14th.  During that time, NFU members from across the country will meet with Members of Congress, Agriculture officials, as well as representatives from other federal agencies.  Throughout the meetings... R

On Wednesday, 200 veterinarians will head to Capitol Hill to meet with senators and representatives to talk about legislation that will increase access to veterinary services in rural areas. They also want to talk about legislation to help in reducing the spread of diseases that pose a threat to animal and public health ...

In an effort to streamline annual events, the National Potato Council recently announced it is combing their Annual Meeting with the Potato D.C. Fly-In. “We’ve moved our annual meeting to our Washington, what we’re calling, our Washington Summit which is in March," NPC CEO Kam Quarles noted. "And what that ...

Legislation to help Sugarbeet growers in all 11 beet producing states was one of the main topics during the American Sugarbeet Growers Association’s recent virtual fly-in. Luther Markwart, executive director of ASGA, said he and the organization worked to educate lawmakers about sugar policy and the issues impacting growers. Bet ...

The National Farmers Union is hosting their annual fall legislative fly-in this week, but thanks to the pandemic, the event has moved on-line. NFU President Rob Larew said farmers are facing a long list of challenges in 2020. “Between low commodity prices, corporate control of the food industry, chronic overproduction, global trade disputes, underfunded infrastructure, and inadequate access to br

Nearly 400 National Farmers Union members are in Washington, D.C. this week as part of NFU’s annual fly-in.  Amid another year of uncertain economic conditions, farmers will meet face-to-face with members of Congress and administration officials to advocate for stronger food and agricultural policy.  NFU Pres...

Nearly 400 National Farmers Union members are in Washington, D.C. this week as part of NFU’s annual fly-in.  Amid another year of uncertain economic conditions, farmers will meet face-to-face with members of Congress and administration officials to advocate for stronger food and agricultural policy.  NFU Pres...

National Farmers Union members head to Capitol Hill this week at a critical time for agriculture issues.  NFU is hosting 350 farmers as part of a fly-in event.  The farmers will meet face-to-face with top Trump administration officials and members of Congress.  The fly-in kicks ...