FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Feb. 2, 2015 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org WASHINGTON (Feb. 2, 2015) – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson today saluted the growing role of women in agriculture and their invaluable contributions to family farming.
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NFU Applauds Budget; Insists Agriculture Has Already Done Its Part to Reduce the Deficit
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Feb. 2, 2015 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org WASHINGTON (Feb. 2, 2015) – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson today commended President Obama’s 2016 Budget Proposal, noting its crucial investments for family farmers, ranchers, and rural America.
Applications Now Being Accepted for 2015 NFU Beginning Farmers Institute
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Jan. 30, 2015) Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org WASHINGTON (Jan. 30, 2015) – National Farmers Union (NFU) is now accepting applications for the 2015 class of the Beginning Farmers Institute (BFI). The annual program is open to individuals who are new to farming, in the process of transferring an operation from a … Read More
New Study: Economic Downturn and Other Factors, Not COOL, Caused Decline in Live Cattle Imports to the U.S.; Canadian Claims of Economic Damage Without Merit
Contrary to arguments made by America’s trade competitors to the World Trade Organization (WTO), an economic downturn that sapped consumer demand — not Country-of-Origin Labeling (COOL) — caused decreased demand for cattle imports into to the U.S., according to a new study released today.
NFU Calls Enthusiastic Signup for Dairy Program “Great News,” Underscores Need for Risk Management Tools for Family-Run Dairies
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan. 12, 2015 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org WASHINGTON (Jan. 12, 2015) – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson said the strong signup for the new Margin Protection Plan (MPP) for dairy was “great news,” and noted the warm reception the new program was receiving from family farmers was clear evidence … Read More
NFU Proudly Joins New Coalition To Promote Normalized Relations With Cuba
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan. 8, 2015 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org WASHINGTON (Jan. 8, 2015) – National Farmers Union (NFU) today joined other prominent members of the U.S. food and agriculture community in the launch of the new U.S. Agriculture Coalition for Cuba (USACC), a group aiming to re-establish normalized trade relations with Cuba. “NFU … Read More
NFU Guest Opinion: Trading Away Our Future?
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan. 7, 2015 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org WASHINGTON (Jan. 7, 2015) – National Farmers Union President Roger Johnson argues in a POLITICO Pro guest column today that all future U.S. trade agreements should be negotiated with the goal of reducing the U.S. trade deficit, while ensuring that our trading partners are … Read More
NFU President Calls 2014 “A Positive and Progressive Year for Family Farming;” Says 2015 Holds Opportunity for Positive Change
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dec. 30, 2014 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org WASHINGTON (Dec. 30, 2014) – The passage of the 2014 Farm Bill and the continued strong bipartisan support for both Country-of-Origin Labeling (COOL) and the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) were among the top public policy highlights that mark 2014 as a positive and progressive … Read More
NFU Opposes Importation of Meat from Areas with Foot and Mouth Disease; Says U.S. Must Retain High Standards for Imports
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dec. 29, 2014 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org WASHINGTON (Dec. 29, 2014) – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson urged the U.S. not to resume importation of meat from Northern Argentina and Uruguay because of ongoing concerns with Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD), a highly contagious disease that could devastate family … Read More
NFU Urges Passage of Tax Extenders Package in Lame-Duck Session
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