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December 8-9, 2023 Divots Conference Center, 4200 W. Norfolk Avenue, Norfolk, NE 68701 Lincoln, Nebraska. “Proudly Serving Family Farm, Ranch, & Rural Families Since 1913″ is the theme for the 110th annual Nebraska Farmers Union (NeFU) state convention.  John Hansen, NeFU President said,...

National Farmers Union Government Relations Director Aaron Shier says that this is an update to the Packers and Stockyards Act

An Agriculture Department letter warning the largest makers of corn, soybean and cotton seeds to double-check their compliance with labeling requirements is being welcomed by some groups as a next step toward the agency’s goal for a fairer seed marketplace, though others would rather see the agency tackle other seed competition issues.

If an extension or replacement bill isn't passed by the new year, there could be major consequences for farmers and consumers.

Democrat leaders said they should use their power to protect their interests during 2023 farm bill discussions or hold out for an improved political makeup to pass the next farm bill.

National Farmers Union Director of Government Affairs, Aaron Shier

Now that lawmakers in Colorado have passed a bill that will allow farmers fix their own equipment, several farm groups are encouraging Indiana and other states to follow suit. “We feel like there’s a real fairness issue in agriculture. Farmers really need the right to fix their own stuff,” says Aaron Shier, government relations director The post Farm Groups Push Indiana, Other States to Follow Colorado’s Lead on ‘Right to Repair’ Bill appeared first on Hoosier Ag Today.

1:43 Meat packing companies in Utah work with many local famers to prepare their products for retail. However, many agriculture groups are speaking up against a new USDA rule and potential discriminatory action they believe it could cause.   “Farmers have very little choice about who to sell their livestock to. Theres a major power imbalance today between farmers and those with whom they contract and sell livestock to," said Aaron Shier with National Farmers Union. “We need good, strong ...