National Farmers Union
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National Farmers Union (officially Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of America) is a national federation of state Farmers Union organizations in the United States. The organization was founded in 1902 in Point, Texas, and is now headquartered in Washington, D.C.. The organization was created to protect and enhance the economic well-being and quality of life for family farmers, ranchers, and their rural communities. It does this by promoting legislation and education beneficial to farmers and developing cooperative buying and selling methods and businesses. The current president is Rob Larew, and the vice president is Jeff Kippley. Former NFU Presidents have included Roger Johnson, Tom Buis, and David Frederickson.
Today, the National Farmers Union represents more than 200,000 family farms and ranches across the United States. Source
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| Language | English |
| Country | United States of America |
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Search ArticlesNFU Urges White House to Reject Small Refinery Exemptions
WASHINGTON – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew gave the following statement today regarding reports that the Trump Administration would be issuing Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) exemptions for small refineries: “Every small refinery bypass is another market stolen from farmers. While oil companies post record profits, family farmers face record losses. The White House needs to reconsider this potential action and choose family farmers over big oil.”
NFU Statement on Increased Beef Imports
WASHINGTON — National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew today released the following statement after the Trump administration announced its plan to allow up to 300,000 metric tons of ground beef to be imported into the United States with lower tariffs over the next 90 days. “Consumers deserve to know where their beef comes from, and American farmers and ranchers deserve credit for raising it.
Another Tool in the Toolbox: What Minnesota Farmers Say About a Voluntary One-Year Set-Aside Program
By Lisa Holm, Minnesota Farmers Union Farmers are facing another difficult stretch of high production costs, low commodity prices and tightening margins. As policymakers consider how to strengthen the farm safety net, the National Farmers Union (NFU) released a proposal in May 2026 advocating for a new federal program called the Inventory Management Soil Enhancement Tool (IMSET).
NFU Reiterates Need for a Stronger Farm Bill
WASHINGTON – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew today released the following statement after the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry failed to advance the farm bill: “Family farmers can’t afford more delay, so it’s disappointing that the Senate Agriculture Committee did not come to an agreement on the farm bill. “Family farmers and ranchers need the right farm bill – one that addresses today’s challenges and anticipates future needs.
NFU Urges Senate Agriculture Committee to Strengthen Farm Bill
WASHINGTON — National Farmers Union (NFU) today sent a letter to Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman (R-Ark.) and Ranking Member Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), urging the committee to make key improvements to the farm bill as it prepares to debate the legislation this week.
NFU, AFBF Call on USDA to Preserve Protection for Farmers
WASHINGTON — National Farmers Union President Rob Larew and American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall issued a joint statement today on reports that USDA plans to rescind rules that protect farmers under the Packers and Stockyards Act. “America’s farmers are deeply troubled by news that USDA plans to rescind or continue to delay several rules that are specifically designed to benefit America’s farmers and ranchers.
NFU Urges USDA to Reverse Course on Packers and Stockyards Act Rollback
WASHINGTON – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew shared the following statement after the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) proposed to rescind three regulations under the Packers and Stockyards Act. “We are deeply concerned by USDA’s proposal to rescind rules that protect family farmers and ranchers from retaliation, discrimination and unfair treatment by powerful meatpackers and processors.
Farmers Win in FTC Settlement with John Deere
WASHINGTON — National Farmers Union (NFU) celebrates the settlement announced today by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and attorneys general in Illinois, Arizona, Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin, resolving a lawsuit against Deere & Company over restrictions on farm equipment repair.
250 Years of Feeding America: Family Farmers Are Still Fighting for Their Fair Share
WASHINGTON – As the United States marks its 250th anniversary this Independence Day, National Farmers Union (NFU) is releasing the updated Farmer’s Share of the Food Dollar for items typically found during an Independence Day cookout table. These figures reveal how much family farmers earn compared to what consumers pay at the grocery store — and a quarter millennium into this American story, the gap has never been wider.
NFU Calls on Senate to Go Further for Family Farmers
WASHINGTON – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew issued the following statement reacting to the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry’s discussion draft of the farm bill. “We appreciate Chairman Boozman and the committee for their commitment to a bipartisan farm bill and their openness to continued negotiations.