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.
Washington, DC, USA
Joined January 2010
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Rural America is struggling. Why? Because the monopolies dominating agribusiness are squeezing them from all sides. That’s why we’re standing up for farmers, because consolidation hurts farmers, ranchers, & everyone across the country. #FairnessForFarmers
President Trump and Secretary Rollins are elevating what NFU has been saying for decades: monopolization is crushing family farmers and ranchers.
We are on it Mr. President!
Our great AMERICAN ranchers produce the highest-quality, most incredible beef in the world AND it is a matter of national security that we be able to feed and fuel ourselves.
Big announcements starting Monday — including:
✔️ waiving red tape in processing
✔️ expanding ranchers ability to sell across state lines
✔️ rescinding outdated guidance
✔️ adding technology for faster safety data
✔️ growing real support for small processors (funding and deregulation)
✔️ fighting consolidation so small processors can compete
✔️expanding truth in labeling
The world is hungry for American beef! 💪🥩
MUCH MORE TO COME!
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#WFO mourns the passing of Dave Velde, former WFO Vice President and Board Member representing the North American Constituency.
He served farmers with wisdom, integrity and dedication for many years.
Our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and colleagues at @NFUDC.
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🌟 At the #WFO2026 Annual Meeting
How can Farmers’ Organisations have a stronger voice in agricultural trade negotiations? This question was explored during the session “Trade as a Critical Tool for Global Food Security”
#FarmersInAction #FutureFields @WorldVisionUSA @kenaff_farmers @SistemaCNA @NFUDC @WFP @FAO @NorgesBondelag
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Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: USDA reorganization and farm bill recap with @RepAprilDelaney
@fgs_global
Anthony Reed on what he's watching ahead of the tentative May 13 House vote on year-round E15, which he calls "the gas price vote of 2026."
@NFUDC
Mike Stranz on which farm bill fights will arise in the Senate.
Full episode here: agri-pulse.com/media/videos/…
#agriculture #Farmbill #E15 #USDA #reorganization
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AFT joined @NFUDC, @NASDAnews, & @sustainableag in calling for inclusion of local food purchase as part of a congressional ag relief package. This bipartisan approach would provide reliable demand for farmers, nutritious food to communities, & keep more dollars circulating in rural America. bit.ly/4cfHhMg
.@SecRollins agrees with Farmers Union - mandatory country-of-origin labeling would create a fairer, more competitive market for American ranchers. Congress needs to restore this critical policy and provide consumers the transparency they demand.
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The NFU's Rob Larew says as rural representation is lost over time, the need for that coalition supporting a Farm Bill is going to be even more important.
#FarmBill @NFUDC #ruralAmerica
pnwag.net/future-farm-bills/
Bust ‘em up #FairnessForFarmers
. @POTUS is taking on the Big Beef cartel.
🥩Four packers:
Cargill, JBS, Tyson, and National Beef—control 80%+ of America’s beef supply.
JBS and National Beef are effectively run from Brazil, where exports to China help set U.S. beef prices.
That squeezes ranchers and hits consumers.
President Trump has directed DOJ to act
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WED | National Farmers Union's Vice President of Advocacy (@NFUDC) Mike Stranz discusses the state of the U.S. agriculture industry including the impact of tariffs and the recently announced aid package to farmers.
Watch live at 8:00am ET!
We agree—American ranchers aren't to blame for high beef prices. It’s time to go after the big four meatpackers who dominate the beef industry, driving up prices for consumers and pushing family farmers and ranchers to the brink.
THANK YOU, @POTUS for standing up for America’s farmers, ranchers, and consumers! 🇺🇸
For far too long, hardworking ranching families have been squeezed by massive foreign-owned meatpacking corporations manipulating prices and driving family operations out of business. These global monopolies profit while everyday Americans pay more at the grocery store and rural communities struggle to survive.
It’s time to put America First again in our food system. We need transparency, accountability, and a fair market that rewards those who actually raise and produce our beef — not the corporate middlemen gaming the system.
Thank you, President Trump, for fighting for the heartland, for our farmers and ranchers, and for standing up to the corrupt forces that threaten our food security and American independence. 🇺🇸🐄🌾
"American agriculture is at a breaking point. Rising input costs are hitting family farmers and ranchers hard, and corporate consolidation is a major cause," said NFU President Rob Larew.
Read the full statement below:
nfu.org/news/nfu-statement-o…
We commend @USDA, @SecRollins and @TheJusticeDept for hearing NFU’s call to action and stepping up to confront these challenges facing family farmers and ranchers.
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"The farm economy is, if it isn't in a crisis, it's well on its way to one right now."
The National Farmers Union says that continued delays in a new Farm Bill create uncertainty for the farm economy.
#FarmBill #Trump #Economy #AgNews #ThankAFarmer #AgTwitter
NFU VP Mike Stranz joined @econliberties at the Anti-Monopoly Summit to call out corporate consolidation in our food system. Fairness for farmers starts with restoring competition and building a united front. #AMS2025
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First up is Mike Stranz, Vice President of Advocacy at @NFUDC.
"89% of the markets dominated by foreign companies for soybeans, 76% for seed. We see this also in fertilizer, pesticide and herbicide ... For pesticides, 84% concentration ratios."
Thank you, @AAGSlater, for welcoming Farmers Union members to @JusticeATR.
Family farmers from across the country voiced their concerns about consolidation in agriculture and urged stronger antitrust enforcement to ensure true fairness for farmers in the marketplace.
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“I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world,” said George Washington. Today, @JusticeATR listened to our nation’s farmers at DOJ. Thank you for the visit.
