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...
More than $10,000 is available in scholarships through Montana Farmers Union.The scholarships are one of the ways MFU supports family farmers and ranchers through education and include the Bud Daniels Memorial Scholarship ($1,000), the John Korsbeck Memorial Scholarship ($1,000), and the Cascade County-wide Farmers Union...
Montana 4-H Clubs can once again receive $100 from Montana Farmers Union as part of the grassroots organization’s Sentence Grant program. The Sentence Grant program has provided more than $20,000 to 4-H clubs in the state since 2023. This program helps inspire clubs to discuss community projects...
Governor Gianforte has appointed Jillien Streit as the new director of the Montana Department of Agriculture, recognizing her extensive experience in the agriculture. She is currently serving as the financial controller at Flat Acre Farms in Chester, Jillien Streit has demonstrated a commitment to public...
Montana Farmers Union and National Farmers Union proudly support the lawsuit filed by the Federal Trade Commission and the attorneys general of Minnesota and Illinois against John Deere & Co., alleging the company’s repair restrictions violate competition laws. NFU filed a formal complaint with the FTC and...