…From: National Farmers Union NFU Asks Senate Judiciary Panel for More Oversight of Failing Antitrust Enforcement in Agriculture National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson today joined a panel of…
NFU Joins in Promoting Safe Practices
As farmers are preparing to begin the fall harvest, National Farmers Union (NFU) joined in the effort to promote safe practices on and around the farm during National Farm Safety…
Bayer-Monsanto Deal Could Offset European Regulations on Ag Biotech
The Wall Street Journal says the agreement between Bayer and Monsanto could be a step towards fighting back against strict agriculture biotech regulations in the European Union. That’s because Bayer…
EPA Says Glyphosate Likely Not Carcinogenic
…opinions vary on the subject, according to Reuters. The European Food Safety Authority last November said glyphosate was “unlikely to pose a carcinogenic hazard to humans.” The EPA’s proposed position…
Bayer Investors React to the Monsanto Acquisition
…in Paris that invests in Bayer said, “So far, he’s proven to be quite a good negotiator. He’s been very efficient.” Markus Manns, a portfolio investor at Union Investment, another…
TPP Pork Producers’ No. 1 Priority During Fly-In
…to competitor countries, such as the European Union, that are negotiating FTAs with the TPP nations. “We cannot walk away from this deal,” Weber said. “Not only would we –…
NFU Reacts to Bayer-Monsanto Merger
The National Farmers Union is concerned about continued consolidation among agribusinesses. After hearing the news of a $66 billion merger proposal between Bayer and Monsanto, NFU President Roger Johnson said…
NFU and Farm Aid Looking for Help
…National Farmers Union and Farm Aid Partner to Ask Congress for Immediate Assistance for Financially-Strained Farm Sector Bolstered by National Farmers Union (NFU) and Farm Aid, 275 family farmers are…
Dairy Groups Urge Challenge to Dairy Agreement in Canada
…dairy groups are the Australian Dairy Industry Council, the European Dairy Association, the European Whey Products Association, the European Association of Dairy Trade, Mexico National Chamber of Industrial Milk and…
Russia to Become Top Wheat Exporter in 2016-2017
…30 million tons in the 2016-2017 marketing year. Russia would take the top spot from the European Union, which has been hit hard in the western part of the continent…
European Union Suspends Dow DuPont Merger Review
The European Union’s antitrust regulator said the deadline for a review into the proposed Dow DuPont merger has been suspended because the companies have yet to turn in the required…
Groups Support Heritage Foundation Farm Bill Report
The Environmental Working Group and the Union of Concerned Scientists gave their reactions to the Heritage Foundation paper on the upcoming 2018 Farm Bill. The Heritage report called for an…
NFU: Bayer/Monsanto Deal Bad for Farmers
News stories that Bayer has increased its bid for Monsanto and that the two companies are continuing to negotiate prompted National Farmers Union President Roger Johnson to take action. He’s…
FSA Reprograms $185 million for Loans
…have been waiting 60 days for approval. This funding is expected to help those applicants who have been waiting the longest to obtain credit or restructure loans. National Farmers Union…