National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew has reached out to Congress, emphasizing the need for continued support for family farmers and ranchers. In a letter, Larew highlighted the necessity of including economic and disaster relief in any continuing resolution (CR) package.
Larew stated, "While National Farmers Union (NFU) continues to support the previously negotiated continuing resolution (CR), we must stress that any new or revised CR must continue to include an extension of the 2018 Farm Bill, along with robust disaster and economic assistance that helps farmers across the country facing devastating natural disasters and a worsening farm economy." He also mentioned the importance of provisions for nationwide year-round sales of E15 ethanol blends.
He expressed concern over delays in setting farm policy: "Farmers are already planning for the next growing season, and Congress must not continue to delay setting our farm policy for the year ahead. Kicking the can down the road into the new year is not acceptable."
Highlighting urgency, Larew warned that without timely assistance, many farmers might be forced out of business. He concluded by urging Congress to uphold their commitment: "On behalf of NFU’s more than 230,000 family farmers and ranchers, I urge Congress to stand by their commitment to the people that feed and fuel our nation in a year-end funding package."
