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.

NFU adding health care push to fly-in efforts

09/11/17 3:26 PM By Spencer Chase

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11, 2017 – In addition to usual suspects like renewable fuels and farm bill policy, members of the National Farmers Union will be dipping their toes into one of the hottest legislative pools in Washington this week: the health care debate.

Opinion: More questions than answers about our ‘broken’ livestock markets

In this opinion piece, Blake Hurst explains how the livestock markets are broken and how a well-researched snapshot of our present situation can help the U.S. figure out what the future should look like for the industry.

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Washington Week in Review: May 29, 2020: Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall talks COVID-19 aid

Farmers and ranchers were able for the first time this week to sign up for the Trump administration's Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall talks with Agri-Pulse about what he's heard from his membership about the current program as well as what might be needed in future rounds of assistance.

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