Understanding AMS’ Withdrawal of Two Voluntary Marketing Claim Standards

January 15, 2016Blog

NFU Note: USDA AMS withdrew their grass-fed standard earlier this week and there were a lot of questions from NFU members. NFU reached out directly to the source to find out more about how this impacts producers. FSIS has committed to ensuring that all grass-fed claims remain truthful. Read more from AMS Deputy Administrator Craig Morris in … Read More

TPP Will Not Meet Inflated Promises, Cautions NFU

January 13, 2016Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 13, 2016 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org WASHINGTON (January 13, 2016) – Like numerous trade deals that came before it, the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) will fail to deliver promised job, economic and trade growth, according to the nation’s second biggest agricultural organization. National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson testified before … Read More

SOTU: Family Farmers Are Thankful for the President’s Focus on Climate Change 

January 12, 2016Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 12, 2016 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org WASHINGTON (January 12, 2016) – President Obama’s decision to address climate change tonight during his last State of the Union address will help focus the nation on a critical issue that farmers and ranchers have been dealing with for years, said National Farmers Union (NFU) … Read More

Women Are Vital to the Continued Success of American Agriculture

January 6, 2016Blog

By Roger Johnson, president, National Farmers Union There are many promising trends in agriculture, but certainly the growing number of women who are using their talents to help strengthen the viability of the family farm is one that stands out above many others. As America’s role in supplying food, feed, fuel and fiber to both … Read More

NFU Recognizes Women’s Contributions to Agriculture

January 4, 2016Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 4, 2016 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org WASHINGTON (January 4, 2016) – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson today thanked the growing number of women in agriculture – now roughly one million strong and responsible for a $12.9 billion dollar economic impact – for their invaluable contributions to family farming … Read More

The End of COOL

December 28, 2015Blog

By Roger Johnson, president, National Farmers Union Dating back to 1984, National Farmers Union (NFU) policy has supported country of origin labeling (COOL). Our producers have always known that they raise the best beef and pork in the world, and they believe consumers should be able to know where the meat at the grocery store … Read More

NFU Praises Parts of the Omnibus-Tax Extenders Package, Voices Concern Over Others

December 18, 2015Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 18, 2015 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org WASHINGTON (December 18, 2015) – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson praised parts of the omnibus-tax extenders package that was passed today by both chambers of Congress, offering tepid approval of Congress’ work to fund the government and extend important tax credits for … Read More

NFU Deeply Frustrated, Angry With Possible COOL Repeal Notes Language Goes Beyond WTO Dispute

December 16, 2015Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 16, 2015 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org WASHINGTON (December 16, 2015) – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson said the organization was deeply frustrated and angered by language that would repeal the popular Country-of-Origin Labeling (COOL) law for not only muscle cuts of beef and pork, but extending to trade-compliant … Read More

NFU Board of Directors Passes Resolution Opposing Dow-DuPont Merger, Urges Justice Department to Block Proposal

December 15, 2015Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 15, 2015 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org WASHINGTON (December 15, 2015) – National Farmers Union (NFU) Board of Directors released a resolution opposing the proposed merger between agribusiness giants Dow and DuPont. NFU urged the Department of Justice (DOJ) to block the proposal, noting mergers along the agricultural supply chain have negative ripple … Read More