Farmers: Stewards of the Heartland

Earth Day was founded fifty years ago as an observance of the natural world and how we all have taken it for granted. This effort is not usually associated with farmers.In the spirit of Earth Day we would like to thank the stewards of our heartland. The family-scale farmers and ranchers who are challenged day-in and […]

#ActOnClimate Caucus 2020 Resolution

WHEREAS The worst effects of climate change are impacting the public, our planet, and our food supply; WHEREAS Immediate action must be taken to reduce green house gas emissions and increase renewables energy production; WHEREAS Steps must be taken to incentivize carbon sequestration techniques in the agriculture industry to mitigate the negative impacts of climate […]

Trump Breaks Promise to Rural America with Renewable Volume Obligations

Nevada, IA– The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) yesterday released its final renewable volume obligations (RVOs) under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) for the year 2020. The result reinstates barely more than half of the ethanol that was promised in a much promoted deal was announced in October.   “This is another broken promise to Iowa’s farmers,” said Iowa Farmers Union […]

5 Democratic presidential candidates confirmed for forum on agriculture issues

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 25, 2019 Contact: Christina Dexter, 816.738.5402 [email protected] 5 Democratic presidential candidates confirmed for forum on agriculture issues Nevada, IA – Five Democratic presidential candidates have confirmed their participation in a forum focusing on issues relevant to family farmers and rural communities at the Iowa Farmers Union (IFU) Annual Convention.  The ‘Candidate […]