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NFU Applauds Inclusion of FSA Funding in Congressional Spending

2016-12-07 17:34:21| National Farmers Union

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 7, 2016 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org WASHINGTON (December 7, 2016) As the 114th Congress works to pass a spending bill that would fund the government through April 2017, National Farmers Union (NFU) is pleased that the package considers the plight of the farm economy. The continuing resolution includes a […]

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NFU Honors 44 Congressional Champions of Agriculture with Golden Triangle Award

2016-09-14 18:30:42| National Farmers Union

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 14, 2016 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org WASHINGTON (September 14, 2016) Having champions in Congress to ensure Americans have strong food and farm policies is important, and National Farmers Union (NFU) proudly recognized 44 outstanding Senators and Representatives who have demonstrated leadership and support for family farmers and ranchers and […]

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Support Congressional enactment of carbon pricing

2016-08-08 02:26:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

Mountain Standard: Your editorial (Sunday, Aug. 7) reminds me of the Boy Scouts' law: you courageously published an editorial that loyally stands up for truth, the public's best interests, the safety of firefighters, our scientific institutions and our country -- in opposition to a junior senator's op-ed that stands only for very narrow corporate interests. However, your conclusion needs to take one more helpful step. The editorial mildly concludes: "If Sen. Daines wishes to take action to reduce wildfires, he might...

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NFU Applauds Congressional Action Requesting Immediate Support for U.S. Dairy Farmers

2016-07-28 22:08:33| National Farmers Union

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 28, 2016 Contact: Andrew Jerome, 202-314-3106 ajerome@nfudc.org WASHINGTON (July 28, 2016) As the dairy industry faces significant market and policy setbacks, National Farmers Union (NFU) applauded todays action by members of Congress requesting immediate support for U.S. dairy farmers. In a letter sent to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Vilsack, 27 […]

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