Articles Tagged with ''NFU''

NFU, student group pledge to address diversity in agriculture

09/16/20 1:34 PM By Spencer Chase

One of the nation’s largest farm organizations has signed a memorandum of understanding with a student group aimed at minorities interested in the field to encourage participation in agriculture-related careers.

NFU adopts policy calling for development of permanent disaster program

03/04/20 6:20 AM By Ben Nuelle

Delegates of the National Farmers Union adopted policy calling for the development of permanent disaster programs rather than ad hoc ones like the Market Facilitation Program.

Perdue unveils plan to halve US ag’s environmental footprint by 2050

02/20/20 11:02 AM By Spencer Chase

Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue calls for cutting agriculture's environmental footprint in half by 2050, and also endorses carbon pricing to encourage farmers to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Farm Bureau economist encourages long-term look at supply management

04/17/19 6:15 AM By Spencer Chase

In an analysis of dairy supply management policy, American Farm Bureau Chief Economist John Newton says industry coordination to manage the dairy supply “could prove beneficial in the short-run, some reflection should be given on the long-run.”

NFU calls for policies to address excess ag production

03/06/19 6:26 AM By Jonathan H. Harsch

The National Farmers Union argues that despite hard-fought gains scored in the 2018 farm bill, it’s urgent to build on these gains by launching new federal incentives to curb U.S. ag production in order to raise farm income.

Broadband program grows, stakeholders welcome deadline extension

02/27/19 5:30 AM By Ben Nuelle

USDA’s new program to expand broadband service in rural America is getting a fresh infusion of cash even as the department has delayed the application process for the first round of grants and loans that appear to be in high demand.

Sen. Roberts, Ray Starling, Ted McKinney and others confirmed for Ag & Food Policy Summit

03/08/18 4:45 PM By Agri-Pulse staff

The lineup of All-Star speakers for the Agri-Pulse Ag & Food Policy Summit continues to grow.

NFU wants crop insurance protected in farm bill

03/07/18 5:50 AM By Ed Maixner

The National Farmers Union wants crop insurance protected in the new farm bill, with one member saying "crop insurance is our last resort" following severe drought in western North Dakota.

AFBF, NFU launch Farm Town Strong to battle opioids

03/07/18 5:35 AM By Ed Maixner

American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall and National Farmers Union leader Roger Johnson joined ranks on stage at NFU’s annual convention Sunday to build awareness of AFBF and NFU's joint campaign, Farm Town Strong (FTS), against opioid addiction in rural America.

How are farmers and ranchers reacting to the new tax law?

01/03/18 5:40 AM By Sara Wyant

When President Donald Trump signed the new tax reform package into law on December 22, the first call for many farmers and ranchers was to their accountant with a multitude of questions.

AAR President & CEO Ian Jefferies

This week’s Open Mic guest is Ian Jefferies, president and CEO of the Association of American Railroads. The rail industry is enjoying an upswing in shipping volumes with the return of global demand for ag commodities following trade tensions with China and the ill effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Jefferies says the industry partnered with agriculture and others in the call for Congress to approve USMCA and is hopeful global trade opportunities will expand. While the rail industry invests billions in its own infrastructure annually, they’re hopeful the incoming Biden administration will bring renewed financial support for the nation’s dilapidated bridges and locks and dams. AAR supports an updated highway bill and believes the rail industry can play a significant role in climate priorities in the 117th Congress.

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Opinion: Cracking the accounting jigsaw of on-farm conservation to grow the profitability of healthy soils

In this opinion piece, National Corn Growers Association CEO Jon Doggett and Environmental Defense Fund vice president of ecosystems Britt Groosman, discuss the importance of implementing sustainable practices at scale across U.S. agriculture.

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Washington Week in Review: Jan. 8, 2021: NAWG CEO Chandler Goule

It was a tumultuous week in Washington, but one that also included plenty of news that will be critical to the future of ag and rural policy. National Association of Wheat Growers CEO Chandler Goule joins Agri-Pulse to talk about the week's events as well as the legislative prospects of a Democratic Senate and the contact ag industry leaders have had with the incoming Biden administration.

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