Author: Lisa Orem

View the PowerPoint breakdown here: Conservation Poll Results View the survey toplines here: Survey Toplines       New Polling Data Shows Nebraska Voters Overwhelmingly Support Voluntary Conservation Programs and America the Beautiful Goals FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2:00 p.m., April 21st, 2022   CONTACTS: John Hansen, Nebraska Farmers Union  (402) 476-8815 [email protected] Lori Weigel, New … Read More

For Immediate Release October 13, 2021 For more information, contact:  John Hansen (402) 476-8815 [email protected] Upcoming Nebraska Farmers Union Virtual Convention Agenda Highlights Announced December 3, 2021 Nebraska Farm Homes Lincoln, Nebraska. “108 Years of Leadership” is the theme for the 108th annual Nebraska Farmers Union (NeFU) state convention.  John Hansen, NeFU President said, “Despite … Read More

For Immediate Release August 31, 2021 Contact: John Hansen 402-476-8815 or [email protected]   NeFU Provides Guidance to USDA on Investments and Opportunities For Meat and Poultry Processing Infrastructure Lincoln, NE. Nebraska Farmers Union (NeFU) provided written guidance to USDA relative to how to utilize the additional funding that is being made available by the Biden … Read More

For Immediate Release                                                                                 July 28, 2021 Contact: John Hansen 402-476-8815 or [email protected] NeFU Commends Senate Judiciary Committee for its Hearing on Ag Market Concentration   Lincoln, NE. Nebraska Farmers Union (NeFU) commended the Senate Judiciary Committee for holding a hearing on market concentration in the livestock industry “Beefing … Read More

Nebraska Farmers Union Praises Long Over Due Historic Competition Executive Order   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact:  John Hansen 402-476-8815 Office or 402-580-8815 Cell www.nebraskafarmersunion.org   July 9, 2021 LINCOLN, NE – Nebraska Farmers Union (NeFU) praised President Joe Biden’s historic Executive Order on Competition and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack’s announcements in Council Bluffs, Iowa … Read More

For Immediate Release Contact: John Hansen 402-476-8815 December 7, 2020 [email protected] Nebraska Farmers Union 107th Annual State Convention Completed LINCOLN (December 7, 2020) – Nebraska Farmers Union (NeFU) held their 107th annual state convention in farm homes and offices across the state December 4th using the ZOOM platform. The convention theme was: “107 Years of … Read More