Maintaining permanent farm law and including a reference price-based commodity program in the House bill, the dairy program in the Senate bill and mandatory funding for energy programs are top priorities for the National Farmers Union, NFU President Roger Johnson wrote in a letter to congressional agriculture leaders today.

Farmers Union also opposes additional studies of the country of origin labeling law and favors reauthorization for farmers' market and local food promotion programs, Johnson said.

The letter also lists other Farmers Union priorities.

• NFU letter to House and Senate Ag committee leaders