TRADE TALK ...
DAIRY ECONOMY ...
Oversupply, low prices plague dairy industry
NFU President Roger Johnson submitted written testimony on state of the dairy industry
BIOFUEL POLICY ...
NFU supports pathway for mid-level ethanol blends
National Farmers Union urged EPA to expeditiously approve E15 for year-round use
BY THE NUMBERS ...
Farmer's share of food dollar at all-time low
U.S. farmers and ranchers earn just 14.6 cents on each dollar spent on food
STATEMENT ...
Census provides better picture of family farms
NFU: Data paints an excellent picture of farmer demographics and ag consolidation
RELOCATION OF OFFICES ...
NFU opposes moving USDA agencies
Hearing highlights impacts of ERS, NIFA relocation on farmers, consumers, researchers
STATEMENT ...
Ethanol consumption down for 1st time in 20 years
National Farmers Union blasts administration for destroying demand for ethanol
LEADERSHIP ...
Blubaugh appointed to NFU committees
Scott Blubaugh elected to serve on the National Farmers Union Executive Committee
POLICY SET ...
NFU concludes 117th Anniversary Convention
Delegates adopt policy, special orders of business to guide organization
CONVENTION KICKS OFF ...