WASHINGTON – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew today released the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Department of Justice (DOJ) announcing a new initiative to scrutinize competitive conditions in the agricultural marketplace.“American agriculture is at a breaking...
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...
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...
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...
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Legislators in D.C. have a clearer understanding of agriculture in Montana, thanks to the Montana farmers and ranchers who spoke with leaders and Congressional members during the National Farmers Union Legislative Fly-In held earlier in September.During the Fly-In, more than a dozen Montana Farmers Union...