Montana Farmers Union and National Farmers Union congratulate Brooke Rollins on her confirmation as the 33rd Secretary of Agriculture last week by the U.S. Senate, and said Farmers Union will continue to elevate member priorities, including strengthening risk management tools for farmers, ensuring fairness in...
By Rep. Paul TussThe limited availability of a manufacturer-authorized technician shouldn’t stop Montana farmers from getting to work feeding and clothing the world.But as it stands today, one of the biggest challenges thrown in the face of Montana agriculture is when original equipment manufacturers lock...
Did you know that farmers and ranchers receive only 14.3* cents of every dollar that consumers spend on food at home and away from home? According to USDA, off-farm costs, including marketing, processing, wholesaling, distribution and retailing, account for more than 80 cents of every...
The American Beef Labeling Act introduced in Congress this week will increase fairness for ranchers and improve transparency for consumers, Montana Farmers Union President Walter Schweitzer said, lauding the bill.National Farmers Union on Wednesday also announced support of the ABLA introduced by Senators John Thune...
WASHINGTON – National Farmers Union President Rob Larew this week testified in front of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry to detail the current economic situation that family farmers and ranchers are facing.President Larew emphasized the urgent need for a strong, fully...
More than 30 women from Eastern Montana left Montana Farmers Union’s Eastern Montana Women’s Conference with newly formed and deepened connections with other women in ag and resources, as well as new practical knowledge to apply to their farms and ranches.“There is so much energy and...
WASHINGTON – National Farmers Union President Rob Larew Friday issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s plan to enact tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China:“The trade actions announced by the president will almost certainly trigger significant retaliation against U.S. agricultural products. This comes at...
On Friday, Jan. 31, National Farmers Union, alongside ranch group R-CALF USA and four fed cattle producers, who filed a class-action antitrust lawsuit in April 2019 against JBS, Tyson, Cargill, and National Beef, filed a motion with the Federal District Court for the District of...
By John Ferrat, MFU District 1 Board Member Late fall and into the new year is convention season. With the plethora of annual meetings, it can seem a little overwhelming to attend what feels important and still give the ranch and cattle their due attention. After...
More than $30,000 is available in community grants through Montana Farmers Union Foundation.Applications are open now for the funding that supports projects which align with the MFU Foundation’s Mission to create new opportunities and contribute to the growth and enhancement of Montana agriculture and rural...