NFU Honors Art Cullen for Excellence in Agriculture Communications

March 5, 2018Press Releases No Comments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 5, 2018 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 [email protected] KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Pulitzer Prize-winning editor Art Cullen, through his series of editorials in The Storm Lake Times, shed light on dark money that was undermining the interests of rural Iowa residents and family farmers. For his resolution in challenging powerful interests and his … Read More

NFU Commences 116th Anniversary Convention

March 4, 2018Press Releases No Comments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 4, 2018 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 [email protected] KANSAS CITY, Mo. – National Farmers Union (NFU) officially convened its 116th Anniversary Convention this afternoon in Kansas City, Missouri. More than 450 Farmers Union members from across the country are gathered for the annual event, which runs through March 6. “As a family … Read More

New Free Tool Available to Iowa Farmers to Improve Conservation

February 27, 2018Press Releases No Comments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 27, 2018 Contact: Leah Ellensohn, 712-541-3493 [email protected] WASHINGTON – Iowa farmers and ranchers interested in improving their working lands conservation efforts—and thereby improving topsoil and nutrient retention, as well as safeguarding Iowa’s waterways—have a new, free tool available to them through National Farmers Union (NFU) and the Natural Resources Conservation Service … Read More

NFU Continues Excellence in Cooperative Education at College Conference on Cooperatives

February 23, 2018Press Releases No Comments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 23, 2018 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 [email protected] MINNEAPOLIS – Drawing on over 115 years of leadership in cooperative leadership and education, National Farmers Union (NFU) hosted 76 students in Minneapolis, Minnesota, last weekend for its annual College Conference on Cooperatives (CCOC). The three-day conference provides an interactive learning experience for American … Read More

Plan Seeks to Address Rural Infrastructure Needs

February 12, 2018Press Releases No Comments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 12, 2018 Contact: Hannah Packman, 202-554-1600 [email protected] WASHINGTON – The White House today released its principles to rebuild America’s long-neglected infrastructure. The plan includes $200 billion in federal investment over ten years, $50 billion of which is designated for rural projects. In response to the plan, National Farmers Union President Roger … Read More

Dairy and Cotton Fixes a Vital Step for Struggling Farmers, NFU Says

February 8, 2018Press Releases No Comments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 8, 2018 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 [email protected] WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate’s proposed two-year budget deal contains important improvements for cotton growers and dairy producers, a vital first step to assistance for struggling farmers in both industries. The legislation brings eligible cotton acres back into Title I of the Farm Bill—National … Read More