While many across the state are planting or branding, some Farmers Union members traveled to Washington, D.C., May 5-7 to advocate for the family farm and ranch during Farmers Union’s Week of Action. This year’s theme was “For Farmers Sake,” with one of the goals...
National Farmers Union President Rob Larew released the following statement in response to the announcement made May 12 by the United States and China to institute a 90-day tariff reduction between the two countries:“We are encouraged to see the administration responding to the concerns of...
At a time when farmers are experiencing volatile markets, rising input costs, shrinking federal support, and mounting trade tensions, a reauthorized Farm Bill is crucial to their success, Montana Farmers Union members, along with roughly 100 other producers from across the county, told Congressional members...
Montana farmers and ranchers shouldn’t be at the mercy of unlawful tariffs put in place by the executive branch, whose approach is incongruous with the international market, Montana Farmers Union said Monday after officially seeking to join members of the Blackfeet Tribe in asking a...
WASHINGTON – National Farmers Union (NFU) this week sent a letter to the U.S. House and Senate, urging lawmakers to support the Trade Review Act of 2025. This bipartisan legislation would reassert Congressional authority to review and approve any new tariffs imposed by the administration.“We...
Montana Farmers Union welcomed the introduction by U.S. senators of the Meat and Poultry Special Investigator Act, saying the bipartisan bill will help level the playing field for producers.“When the Big 4 meat packers control more than 85 percent of the beef market, it is...
Montana Farmers Union announced its support today of bipartisan legislation in the U.S. Senate that would limit the power of the president to implement trade tariffs without congressional approval. The Trump Administration’s widespread implementation of tariffs last week has already caused a significant drop in...
Plaintiffs Susan Webber and Jonathan St. Goddard, both members of the Blackfeet Tribe, filed a complaint Friday in U.S. District Court in Great Falls against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the United States of America, and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, arguing that...
National Farmers Union President Rob Larew released the following statement after the White House reciprocal tariff announcement.“One thing is certain: American family farmers and ranchers will bear the brunt of this global trade war. The economic strain and uncertainty that farmers face have reached a...
A new, free cohort focused on regenerative farming practices and open to anyone is now offered by Montana Farmers Union.“We want to create a community of people who have other people they can turn to to ask questions and get feedback,” said Jodi Koterba, an...