National Farmers Union Urges President to Consider Tariffs’ Impact on Farmers

January 31, 2025Press Releases No Comments
National Farmers Union Urges President to Consider Tariffs’ Impact on Farmers

WASHINGTON – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew today issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s plan to enact tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China: “The trade actions announced by the president will almost certainly trigger significant retaliation against U.S. agricultural products. This comes at a time of deep uncertainty for farmers—commodity … Read More

Ranchers Seek Approval of $83.5 Million Settlement with JBS in Cattle Antitrust Case

January 31, 2025Press Releases No Comments
Ranchers Seek Approval of $83.5 Million Settlement with JBS in Cattle Antitrust Case

WASHINGTON – Today, National Farmers Union, alongside ranch group R-CALF USA and four fed cattle producers, who filed a class-action antitrust lawsuit in April 2019 against JBS, Tyson, Cargill, and National Beef, filed a motion with the Federal District Court for the District of Minnesota for preliminary approval of a proposed $83.5 million class action … Read More