For Immediate Release Wednesday, October 4, 2017 Washington, DC — Today, a broad-based coalition of 210 farm, rural, worker and consumer advocacy organizations released principles for a fairer farm bill … Read More
Press Releases
Farmers Union and Cattlemen’s Association Urge USDA to Finalize Farmer Fair Practices Rule
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 4, 2017 CONTACT National Farmers Union: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106, [email protected] U.S. Cattlemen’s Association: Lia Biondo, 202-870-1552, [email protected] WASHINGTON – In less than three weeks, a rule … Read More
NFU, Biofuels Industry Call on Trump Administration to Honor Commitment to RFS and Rural America
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 3, 2017 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 [email protected] WASHINGTON – Following a recent set of proposals by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to weaken the nation’s … Read More
New EPA Proposal Undermines RFS, Administration’s Promises to Rural America
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 27, 2017 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 [email protected] WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) yesterday announced new, lower proposed obligations for renewable fuel usage under … Read More
Farm Bill Conservation Coalition Comes to a Consensus
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 27, 2017 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 [email protected] WASHINGTON – As U.S. House and Senate agriculture committee leadership readies a framework for the 2018 Farm Bill, the … Read More
NFU Applauds No Vote on Graham-Cassidy — Organization Urges Congress to Seek Bipartisan Fixes to Health Care System
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 26, 2017 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 [email protected] WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate leadership today announced the body would not vote on the Graham-Cassidy health care bill. The … Read More
NFU Urges Senate to Vote No on Graham-Cassidy Health Care Plan: Organization Will Score the Vote
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 21, 2017 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 [email protected] WASHINGTON – The latest plan put forth by U.S. Senate leadership to overhaul the nation’s health care system stands … Read More
NFU President Joins Advisory Board of New Energy America: New Organization Set to Promote Clean, Renewable Energy Jobs in Rural America
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 20, 2017 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 [email protected] WASHINGTON – In a move to further National Farmers Union’s (NFU) commitment to promoting American grown, renewable energy sources, … Read More
NFU Reinforces Need for Trade Agenda Reforms Through NAFTA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 19, 2017 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 [email protected] WASHINGTON – Ahead of a third round of renegotiation talks on the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), National … Read More
NFU Honors 33 Congressional Champions of Agriculture with Golden Triangle Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 12, 2017 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 [email protected] WASHINGTON – National Farmers Union (NFU) proudly recognized 33 outstanding U.S. Senators and Representatives who have demonstrated leadership and … Read More