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National Farmers Union

@nfudc.bsky.social
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National Farmers Union has been working since 1902 to protect and enhance the quality of life of American family farmers and ranchers and their communities. Learn more at NFU.org.

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National Farmers Union @nfudc.bsky.social · 01/03/2024
We're proud to support USDA efforts to bring fairness to livestock markets. National Farmers Union will continue to push for better markets and a more even playing field for all family farmers and ranchers.
agri-pulse.com
Opinion: Family farmers and ranchers want updated packers and stockyards act rules
In this opinion piece, Jeff Kippley, Vice President of the National Farmers Union, challenges the recent opinion segment by the President of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) which addr...
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National Farmers Union @nfudc.bsky.social · 27/02/2024
At our convention last year, our members specifically called out this merger as an example of harmful consolidation in the marketplace. Thank you FTC for standing up for farmers, ranchers, workers, and consumers. apnews.com/article/krog...
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National Farmers Union @nfudc.bsky.social · 09/02/2024
Farmers Union members are planting just futures all across the country. In honor of Black History Month, we’ve invited a few members to share their visions for a just food and agriculture system. 🧵
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National Farmers Union @nfudc.bsky.social · 26/01/2024
ACTION ALERT🚨 Major farm equipment manufacturers refuse to provide farmers with full access to tools and info we need to make repairs, so we pay MORE and wait LONGER after breakdowns. Sign our petition to the FTC: Protect our right to repair!
actionnetwork.org
TELL FTC: Protect Farmers’ Right to Repair
National Farmers Union (NFU) urges the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to write regulations that ensure farmers and ranchers can repair their own equipment. Major farm equipment manufacturers refu...
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National Farmers Union @nfudc.bsky.social · 28/09/2023
If you collude with monopolies to gouge farmers and consumers, it’s only fair that the Department of Justice makes you face the consequences.
reuters.com
US DOJ files meat industry antitrust case against Agri Stats | Reuters
The U.S. Department of Justice on Thursday filed an antitrust lawsuit against data company Agri Stats, alleging that its weekly reports on meat pricing and sales have enabled anticompetitive practices...
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National Farmers Union @nfudc.bsky.social · 26/09/2023
🚨Tell Congress: Oppose House funding bill that hurts family farmers and ranchers!🚨   We strongly oppose the House ag funding bill -- specifically provisions that prevent USDA from strengthening the Packers and Stockyards Act.   Sign this letter to tell your Rep you oppose this harmful legislation!
nfu.org
Tell Congress: Oppose House funding bill that hurts family farmers and ranchers - National Farmers U...
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National Farmers Union @nfudc.bsky.social · 18/09/2023
"Farm bills can be – and should be – very bipartisan." NFU President Rob Larew joined Agri-Pulse to discuss our priorities for a farm bill that responds to the needs of family farmers and ranchers today and for the next five years. www.agri-pulse.com/media/podcas...
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National Farmers Union @nfudc.bsky.social · 10/09/2023
Our Fall Legislative Fly-In starts tomorrow and we’re excited to see so many of you! If you can't make it to D.C. but still want to advocate, take a look at the policy priorities on nfu.org/fly-in and let your elected officials know you support Fairness for Farmers!
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National Farmers Union @nfudc.bsky.social · 08/08/2023
Farm equipment manufacturers have claimed the Clean Air Act requires them to restrict independent repair. So we asked the EPA. They wrote back: Not only are manufacturers wrong, barriers to right to repair are "harmful to the environment."
dtnpf.com
EPA to Farmers Union: Clean Air Act Does Not Restrict Who Can Repair Ag Equipment
EPA Administrator Michael Regan told the National Farmers Union that independent repair shops and farmers are not in any way restricted by the Clean Air Act from making emissions and other repairs on ...
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National Farmers Union @nfudc.bsky.social · 01/08/2023
What do YOU want to preserve? Your environment? Your culture? Your community? 2023 Women's Conference will explore the theme of preservation through interactive sessions to bring us closer to preserving a future for family farms. Register now: www.eventcreate.com/e/nfuwomensconf…
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