NFU Appreciates Lawmaker Support for Direct Dairy Assistance as Farmers Struggle to Stay in Business

October 14, 2016Press Releases
NFU Appreciates Lawmaker Support for Direct Dairy Assistance as Farmers Struggle to Stay in Business

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 14, 2016 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org WASHINGTON (October 14, 2016) – As U.S. dairy producers are facing the business-crippling burden of multi-year price lows, National Farmers Union (NFU) praised several lawmakers for their support of critically needed assistance for the nation’s dairy sector. Two letters, championed by Sens. Patrick Leahy … Read More

What Can Farmers Do About Climate Change? Mitigation

October 11, 2016Climate Column
What Can Farmers Do About Climate Change? Mitigation

By Tom Driscoll, NFU Director of Conservation Policy and Education Through the Climate Column posts to date, NFU has been pointing out the challenges to ensuring food security that farmers face as climate change impacts the natural systems upon which they rely to grow food. Farmers’ dependence on these systems places them among the first … Read More

Farmers Union Television Program Nominated for 3rd Emmy® Award

October 4, 2016Press Releases
Farmers Union Television Program Nominated for 3rd Emmy® Award

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 4, 2016 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org WASHINGTON (October 4, 2016) – A farm-to-table television program produced with the Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) was nominated for its third Emmy® Award by the Upper Midwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Farm Fresh Road Trip takes viewers around … Read More

Why Do Farmers Care About Climate Change? Waste Management

October 3, 2016Climate Column
Why Do Farmers Care About Climate Change? Waste Management

By Tom Somrack, NFU Government Relations Intern All livestock create manure and waste, and how this waste is managed can influence climate change. According to USDA’s Building Blocks for Climate Smart Agriculture, manure management programs can significantly decrease greenhouse gas emissions. When livestock manure is treated and stored in anaerobic conditions, decomposition results in large emissions of … Read More

NFU Commends Sen. Stabenow for Championing Support for Urban Agriculture 

September 26, 2016Press Releases
NFU Commends Sen. Stabenow for Championing Support for Urban Agriculture 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 26, 2016 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org WASHINGTON (September 26, 2016) – Supporting the effort to bridge the divide between urban and rural America through agriculture, National Farmers Union (NFU) commended Senate Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) for championing new legislation that fosters opportunities for urban agriculture.  The Urban Agriculture … Read More

Why Do Farmers Care About Climate Change? Forage and Grazing Lands

September 26, 2016Climate Column
Why Do Farmers Care About Climate Change? Forage and Grazing Lands

By Tom Somrack, NFU Government Relations Intern Grazing lands continue to be under pressure by countless factors, including: cropland conversion, wildlife, an increase in forestation, urbanization, and climate change. Grazing and Pasture Lands have been named by Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack, as one of the Building Blocks for Climate Smart Agriculture.  USDA has set … Read More

NFU VP of International Relations Represents World’s Farmers in UN Meeting on Antimicrobial Resistance

September 22, 2016Press Releases
NFU VP of International Relations Represents World’s Farmers in UN Meeting on Antimicrobial Resistance

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 22, 2016 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org WASHINGTON (September 22, 2016) – National Farmers Union (NFU) General Counsel and Vice President of International Relations Dave Velde represented the world’s farmers yesterday before a high-level meeting of the United Nations (U.N.) to discuss global antibiotic resistance. The meeting concluded with the 193 … Read More

Veterans and Agriculture: An Opportunity to Revitalize Farming

September 21, 2016Blog
Veterans and Agriculture: An Opportunity to Revitalize Farming

By U.S. Congressman Tim Walz (MN-01) By now folks across the country are well aware that the average age of American farmers and ranchers is just over 58 years old. Less well known is the fact that 200,000 military personnel are discharged from the armed services each year. As a Member of Congress who serves … Read More

NFU Joins in Promoting Safe Practices During National Farm Safety and Health Week 

September 20, 2016Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 20, 2016 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org WASHINGTON (September 20, 2016) – As farmers are preparing to begin the fall harvest, National Farmers Union (NFU) joined in the effort to promote safe practices on and around the farm during National Farm Safety and Health Week. President Barack Obama designated farm safety week to … Read More