Nebraska Farmers Union Asks Public Service Commission to Withdraw Keystone XL Pipeline Route Approval FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: John Hansen 402-476-8815 Office or 402-580-8815 Cell June 15, 2021 LINCOLN, NE … Read More
Nebraska Farmers Union Lists Wins and Losses In 2021 Legislative Session
Nebraska Farmers Union Lists Wins and Losses In 2021 Legislative Session FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: John Hansen 402-476-8815 Office or 402-580-8815 Cell www.nebraskafarmersunion.org June 8, 2021 LINCOLN, NE – … Read More
Additional Aid Will Help Farmers Cope with Lingering Effects of Pandemic, Farmers Union Says
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 15, 2021 Contact: Hannah Packman, 202.554.1600 [email protected] WASHINGTON – In its latest move to facilitate pandemic recovery, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced additional aid … Read More
NFU Welcomes Stronger Protections from Corporate Abuse
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 11, 2021 Contact: Hannah Packman, 202.554.1600 [email protected] WASHINGTON – Following multiple allegations and indictments of price fixing and other anticompetitive practices in the livestock sector, the U.S. … Read More
NFU Foundation Awards Scholarships to Young Agricultural Leaders
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 9, 2021 Contact: Hannah Packman, 202.554.1600 [email protected] WASHINGTON – To support the next generation of agricultural professionals, National Farmers Union Foundation (NFUF) today announced the 2021 recipients of … Read More
Food Safety Spotlight: Food Hubs and Food Safety
By Billy Mitchell, NFU Food Safety Training Coordinator, & Tricia Wancko, NFU Food Safety Grant Coordinator “I’m really passionate about helping to make the local food movement in Alabama successful, … Read More
NFU Applauds USDA Investment in Food Security
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 4, 2021 Contact: Hannah Packman, 202.554.1600 [email protected] WASHINGTON – As part of its ongoing efforts to address food insecurity, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that … Read More
Spring Brings Another Year of Local Food Safety Collaborative
By Billy Mitchell, NFU Food Safety Training Coordinator Bags of asparagus. Hot pepper jams. Turkey tail mushrooms. Over the past year and half, consumers recommitted to sourcing locally and discovered … Read More
Farmers Deserve the Right to Repair Their Tractors
By Hannah Packman, NFU Communications Director Thanks in large part to the introduction of machinery like tractors and combines, farms today are far more efficient and productive than they were … Read More
Dr. Jewel Bronaugh Confirmed as Deputy Secretary of Agriculture
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 14, 2021 Contact: Hannah Packman, 202.554.1600 [email protected] WASHINGTON – In a voice vote, the U.S. Senate last night confirmed Dr. Jewel Bronaugh to serve as Deputy … Read More









