NFU Calls on Congress to Deliver Critical Support for Farmers Before Year-End

WASHINGTON - National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew issued the following statement today, expressing frustration and urging Congress to address the urgent needs of family farmers and ranchers before adjourning for the year:

"Family farmers and ranchers across the country are battling relentless challenges. Despite these mounting pressures, Congress has failed to act and appears ready to leave town without securing critical support for farmers. NFU has been fighting tirelessly to ensure Congress passes a farm bill extension with economic and disaster aid family farmers and ranchers need.

"Time is running out to secure a deal before the end of the year. Lawmakers must not walk away from their responsibility to rural America. Congress has already failed to finalize a five-year farm bill. I urge Farmers Union m embers to tell their elected representatives to not come home until they have delivered immediate support for family farmers and ranchers."