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...
Montana producers joined National Farmers Union last week during its annual Legislative Fly-In, which brought more than 250 family farmers and ranchers to Washington to meet with members of Congress and demand quick, decisive action to reverse the crisis in farm country.“I always enjoy visiting...
WASHINGTON – Montana Farmers Union member John Wicks on July 16 testified in front of the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management and Credit, to detail the importance of credit and risk management to family farmers. In his testimony before...
[gallery size="full" columns="2" ids="8042,8043"]As Americans fire up their grill this Independence Day, National Farmers Union highlights how little independence family farmers have in the marketplace. The “Farmer’s Share of the Food Dollar”, released June 30, is a periodical report highlighting how little family farmers earn...
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...
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...