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...
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...
WASHINGTON – National Farmers Union (NFU) and Coldiretti issued a joint declaration and letter to U.S. President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on the ongoing trade dispute between the United States and the European Union.“Farmers on both sides of the...
Several Montana Farmers Union members were recognized with awards during National Farmers Union's 123rd Annual Convention held this March in Oklahoma City.John Wicks, who owns and operates an organic grain and pulse farm near Ledger, was recognized with the Bruce Miller Award, which is presented to...
Montana Farmers Union members helped shape the policy that guides National Farmers Union’s work on behalf of family farmers and ranchers during the organization’s 123rd Annual Convention held this March in Oklahoma City.The 14 delegates from MFU worked with more than 450 other farmers, ranchers,...
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...