NFU WOTUS Comments Urge Inclusive Rulemaking Process

February 8, 2022Press Releases

WASHINGTON, DC – This week, National Farmers Union (NFU) submitted comments on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of the Army’s (“the agencies”) proposed rule to revise the definition of “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) under the Clean Water Act (CWA). “Farmers and ranchers understand the importance of clean water on their own … Read More

House Judiciary Committee Addresses Effects of Concentration on U.S. Food Supply

January 19, 2022Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 19, 2022  Contact: Lyndsey Medsker Lmedsker@nfudc.org WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the House Judiciary Committee, Antitrust Subcommittee held a hearing on “Addressing the Effects of Economic Concentration on America’s Food Supply.” In testimony submitted by National Farmers Union, President Rob Larew documented the extreme corporate concentration in America’s farm and food system … Read More

“Fairness for Farmers” Campaign Central to Administration’s New Effort to Increase Competition in Ag Markets

January 3, 2022Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 3, 2022  Contact: Lyndsey Medsker Lmedsker@nfudc.org WASHINGTON, DC – This afternoon, the White House hosted an event to discuss competition and capacity building in the meat supply chain. President Biden, Attorney General Merrick Garland, Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack and National Economic Council Director Brian Deese announced the Administration’s Action Plan … Read More

NFU Disappointed EPA Did Not Include a Pathway to Higher Level Blends of Ethanol in EPA’s Final Rule on Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Passengers Cars and Trucks

December 21, 2021Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 20, 2021 Contact: Lyndsey Medsker Lmedsker@nfudc.org 202-557-5328 Washington – This week, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized new greenhouse gas emissions standards for passenger cars and light trucks without including requirements that could have increased the use of ethanol. The rule updates GHG Emissions standards through Model Year 2026. “The EPA … Read More

National Farmers Union (NFU) Pleased U.S. Environmental Protectional Agency (EPA) Includes Renewables Pathway for Canola in Regulatory Agenda

December 16, 2021Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 16, 2021 Contact: Lyndsey Medsker Lmedsker@nfudc.org 202-557-5328 Washington – PA has announced their regulatory agenda for Fall 2021, which included designation of renewable diesel fuels derived from canola oil as “advanced biofuels” under the RFS program. “NFU has long advocated for increased use of biofuels due to their tremendous benefits for … Read More

Compost – the Gift That Keeps on Giving

December 14, 2021Blog, Food Safety

By: Billy Mitchell Soil gives us so much. It feeds us physically by providing incredible local food to eat. It feeds us emotionally as a medium for beautiful flowers that are feasts for our eyes and hearts. It even feeds us spiritually, giving us soft grass to picnic on with loved ones and trees perfect … Read More

National Farmers Union Encouraged by Renewable Fuel Standards (RFS) Renewable Volume Obligation’s (RVO’s) Focus on Future Growth for Biofuels

December 8, 2021Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 8, 2021 Contact: Lyndsey Medsker Lmedsker@nfudc.org 202-557-5328 Washington – Yesterday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued its 2020, 2021 and 2022, renewable volume obligations (RVOs) under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). As released, the new standards raise volumes moving forward; unfortunately, they also, retroactively lower the already finalized 2020 volumes. … Read More

NFU Supports New Cattle Markets Legislation

November 18, 2021Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 18, 2021 Contact: Lyndsey Medsker Lmedsker@nfudc.org 202-557-5328 Washington – Yesterday, the Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act was officially introduced, led by Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Deb Fischer (R-NE), Jon Tester (D-MT), and Ron Wyden (D-OR) Companion legislation was also announced in the U.S. House of Representatives, co-sponsored by Reps. Cindy … Read More

National Farmers Union Commends the Signing of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

November 15, 2021Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 15, 2021 Contact: Lyndsey Medsker Lmedsker@nfudc.org 202-557-5328 Washington – This afternoon, President Biden signed into law the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. NFU President Rob Larew was in attendance at the White House signing ceremony and issued the following statement. “Today is a great day for American agriculture. The Infrastructure Investment … Read More

National Farmers Union Announces 2022 Women’s Conference

November 10, 2021Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 10, 2021 Contact: Emma Lindberg elindberg@nfudc.org Washington—National Farmers Union has announced the 2022 Women’s Conference to connect women in agriculture and provide education on applicable business skills and innovative marketing tactics. “Farming is never a one-woman job,” said Emma Lindberg, Education Director, National Farmers Union, “It takes a village to run … Read More