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National Farmers Union recently held their annual legislative fly-in to Washington, D.C. One of the top concerns that members raised was the continued lack of a farm bill.

There is still time to apply to the Beginning Farmer Institute from the National Farmers Union. The registration deadline has been extended to July 15th.

The National Farmers Union concluded the 2025 All-States Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C., and released the names of the newly elected members who will serve on the National Youth Advisory Council.   “NFU is proud to welcome the next generation of farmers and policy leaders to Washington, D.C., a prog...

The National Farmers Union and Coldiretti issued a joint declaration and letter to President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen regarding trade.  The groups are concerned about the ongoing trade dispute between the U.S. and th...

National Farmers Union concluded its 123rd Anniversary Convention in Oklahoma City, OK, this week after the assembled delegates voted to finalize NFU’s 2025 policy priorities.  NFU said it hosted over 450 family farmers, ranchers, and supporters for the three-day convention.  NFU Pres...

As farm country looks ahead to 2025, what are the thoughts and feelings?  Farmers typically are an optimistic bunch, but many are in the mood for change, according to National Farmers Union president Rob Larew.  And he says nowhere is that more evident than Donald Trump’s return to the White House.   “They want relie...

Just in time for Thanksgiving on Thursday, the National Farmers Union is out with the updated “Farmer’s Share of the Food Dollar”.  The survey looks at some of the most popular foods enjoyed during the holiday period, and how much farmers are paid.  The NFU says these figure...

The National Farmers Union and the USDA signed a Memorandum of Understanding to address staffing levels and improve customer service at Farm Service Agency county-level offices. NFU and USDA say they will work together to gather feedback on the experiences of family farmers and ranchers when interacting with FSA staff and the programs they deliver...

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