NFU Extremely Disappointed with Low RFS Volume Targets; Perplexed Administration Fails to Go For ‘Low Hanging Fruit’

May 29, 2015Press Releases No Comments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 29, 2015 Contact: Dave Ray, 202-368-7872 dray@nfudc.org WASHINGTON (May 29, 2015) – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson today said he was extremely disappointed at the decision by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reduce its volume targets for the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) to levels below those mandated by … Read More

NFU Urges USDA to Strengthen Payment Limitations and Eligibility

May 26, 2015Press Releases No Comments

WASHINGTON (May 26, 2015) – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson today urged the U.S. Department Of Agriculture (USDA) to strengthen payment limitations and payment eligibility for certain USDA farm programs. “Our grassroots policy has long held that the primary objectives of national agricultural policy should be to enable family farmers to significantly increase … Read More

NFU Urges Congress to Vote Against COOL Repeal Bill

May 22, 2015Press Releases No Comments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (May 22, 2015) Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org WASHINGTON (May 22, 2015) – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson today urged members of Congress to vote against recent legislation passed in the House Agriculture Committee that would repeal portions of Country-of-Origin Labeling (COOL), citing possible food safety issues, the bill’s overreach, … Read More

Congress Needs to Leave COOL Alone

May 22, 2015Blog No Comments

 By Darin Von Ruden, president, Wisconsin Farmers Union Nobody seemed to care where their pet treats came from until dogs started dropping dead from eating tainted treats, mostly from China. Since 2007, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has received more than 5,800 complaints from consumers about their pets getting sick and, sadly, over 1,000 … Read More

NFU Applauds Swift Senate Action on Grain Standards Reauthorization Act

May 21, 2015Blog No Comments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (May 21, 2015) Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org WASHINGTON (May 21, 2015) – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson today applauded the Senate Agriculture Committee leadership for its work on the swift reauthorization of the U.S. Grain Standards Act (USGSA). “On behalf of National Farmers Union’s 200,000 members, I applaud your work … Read More

NFU Opposes House’s America COMPETES Reauthorization Act, Urges Senate to Reinstate Research

May 21, 2015Blog No Comments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (May 21, 2015) Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org WASHINGTON (May 21, 2015) – National Farmers Union (NFU) today announced its opposition to the America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2015 that passed in the U.S. House of Representatives last night – noting that the act cuts important funding for climate and renewable energy research – … Read More

White House Issues Plan for Pollinators

May 20, 2015Blog No Comments

By Tom Driscoll, government relations representative, National Farmers Union On Tuesday, May 19, the White House’s Pollinator Health Task Force released the National Strategy to Promote the Health of Honey Bees and Other Pollinators. The strategy includes: calls for additional funds for pollinator health research, increased and improved pollinator habitat through conservation programs, enhanced management of … Read More

NFU Calls COOL Repeal Bill “Premature, Reactionary;” Reminds Congress Threats of Retaliation Only Relevant if Parties Fail to Find Agreement on Moving Forward

May 19, 2015Press Releases No Comments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 19, 2015 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org WASHINGTON (May 19, 2015) – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson called the House bill to repeal the popular Country-of-Origin Labeling (COOL), “premature and reactionary,” noting that there remains ample opportunity for the administration, Mexico and Canada to negotiate an acceptable path forward. “The … Read More

NFU Kicks Off Special Spring Fly-In Focusing on Popular Country-of-Origin Labeling Law

May 19, 2015Press Releases No Comments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (May 19, 2015) Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org WASHINGTON (May 19, 2015) – National Farmers Union (NFU) kicked off a special Spring Fly-In of family farmers and ranchers from across the country meeting with their elected officials in Washington and underscoring their unwavering support for Country-of-Origin Labeling (COOL) and the need for … Read More