FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 4, 2017 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 [email protected] WASHINGTON – The U.S. House of Representatives today voted to approve the American Health Care Act (AHCA), a bill that would cause millions of Americans to lose their health insurance, lessen protections for those with preexisting conditions, and adversely affect family farmers and rural … Read More
Press Releases
New AHCA Even Worse for Family Farmers and Rural Americans
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 3, 2017 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 [email protected] WASHINGTON – As U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Paul Ryan attempts to secure votes in support of the American Health Care Act (AHCA), National Farmers Union (NFU) is reiterating its opposition to the bill. The legislation has worsened since being introduced in late March, … Read More
NFU Calls on FTC to Oppose ChemChina Acquisition of Syngenta
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 1, 2017 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 [email protected] WASHINGTON – Continuing a long tradition of advocating for competitive marketplaces for family farmers and ranchers, National Farmers Union (NFU) today urged the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to oppose the proposed China National Chemical Corp’s (ChemChina) acquisition of Syngenta AG. In public comments to … Read More
NeFU Comments Opposing China National Chemical Corporation’s proposed purchase of Syngenta AG
Nebraska Farmers Union Submits Comments to Federal Trade Commission Opposing China National Chemical Corporation’s proposed purchase of Syngenta AG Lincoln, NE. Nebraska Farmers Union submitted written comments to the Federal Trade Commission opposing China National Chemical Corporation’s (ChemChina) proposed purchase of Syngenta AG for four basic reasons: Based on decades of market consolidation … Read More
NFU Statement on Sonny Perdue’s Confirmation as Agriculture Secretary
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 24, 2017 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 [email protected] WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate today confirmed former Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue as the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson released the following statement in response to the announcement: “Having endured months of the current farm crisis and drastic … Read More
Farmers Union Marches for Science
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 22, 2017 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 [email protected] WASHINGTON – Marching in cities across the United States, members of National Farmers Union (NFU) joined the world’s first-ever March for Science today, emphasizing the vital role that science should play in everyday life and in federal policymaking. NFU President Roger Johnson, a third-generation … Read More
Quick Guide to LB 461
Introduced by: Sen. Jim Smith of Omaha (Dist. 14) and contains provisions of Governor Ricketts tax package related to income taxes and agricultural land valuation. Status: • Slated for first round floor debate Fri., April 21 (9 a.m. – with 3 hour limit on debate) • Advanced from Revenue Committee with Amendment o Yes – … Read More
Farmers Union Pushing for Education and Property Tax Reform Coalition
NORFOLK — In rural Nebraska, property taxes and education go together like fall Saturdays and Husker football. Property taxes account for 49 percent of K-12 school funding in the state. So groups advocating for reform on both sides came together and formed Nebraskans United for Property Tax Reform and Education. The Nebraska Farmers Union is … Read More
Rep. Fortenberry Receives Golden Triangle Award From NeFU
Representative Jeff Fortenberry Receives Golden Triangle Award From Farmers Union LINCOLN (September 26, 2016) – Nebraska Farmers Union (NeFU) presented Representative Jeff Fortenberry with the Golden Triangle Award, National Farmers Union’s (NFU) highest legislative honor. The award was presented recently as part of the annual NFU fall Fly-In that brought 275 Farmers Union members from … Read More
9th Annual Nebraska Wind and Solar Conference Returns to Lincoln
9th Annual Nebraska Wind and Solar Conference Returns to Lincoln Will Include a Visit to LES’s New Solar Facility For Immediate Release: September 26, 2016 For More Information Contact: Nicole McDermott (402) 637-4455 LINCOLN- The Ninth Annual Nebraska Wind and Solar Conference will be held at the Cornhusker Marriott Hotel, 333 S. 13 Street in … Read More