An effort to address California’s Proposition 12 that was initiated by two U.S. agricultural groups continues. Last week the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) and the American Farm Bureau Federation …
Disaster Loan Program Needs ‘Several Changes’
A coalition of agricultural groups and businesses are encouraging Congress to make some adjustments to the disaster loan program being made available to address the impact of COVID-19. In a …
Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall Named to Economic Revival Group
WASHINGTON – April 15, 2020 – American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall will join the Great American Economic Revival Industry Group focused on agriculture. President Donald Trump created 17 …
Struggling Producers Ready to Meet Increased Food Bank Needs
Farmers across America are feeling the pain of the Coronavirus pandemic. In California, California Farm Bureau President Jamie Johansson said COVID-19 social distancing requirements have caused some hurdles for the …
Farmers Could Potentially Be Looking at Another MFP Roll Out
There’s been talk of potentially issuing another round of Market Facilitation payments to farmers due to the Coronavirus. American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall says the Coronavirus has complicated things …
AFBF Outlines Coronavirus Concerns for Agriculture
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) has outlined some of the most important coronavirus concerns that are facing the agricultural sector. The first assessment from AFBF details the most pressing …
New Regulation Could Drastically Alter Drone Operation
A new rule that’s being proposed could drastically alter how farmers are implementing the use of drones in their operations. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a new rule …
AFBF Expands Mental Health Awareness Welcoming Farm State of Mind Campaign
Over the past few years, unpredictable weather, destructive pests, trade tension, labor shortages, and unstable markets have all placed pressure on America’s farmers. According to a Farm Bureau survey, “a …
Broadband Map Fix Will Reveal Needs
(AFBF) — The House of Representatives passed Farm Bureau-backed legislation that will improve the accuracy of broadband coverage maps to better identify needs. The Broadband Deployment Accuracy and Technological Availability …
Farm Bureau: Farmers Need Meaningful Ag Labor Reform
(AFBF) — The following statement may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “At a time when the farm worker shortage has reached a crisis in parts …
Farm Groups Partner to Help Farmers Manage Stress
(AFBF) — Recognizing the high levels of stress affecting America’s farmers and ranchers, Farm Credit, American Farm Bureau Federation and National Farmers Union have partnered on a program to train …
Farm Bureau Calls for Improvements to Ag Labor Bill
(AFBF) — The following statement may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “Legislation advanced by the House Judiciary Committee falls short of a long-term solution to …
Thanksgiving Dinner Cost Rises Only a Penny
(AFBF) — The American Farm Bureau Federation’s 34th annual survey of classic items found on the Thanksgiving Day dinner table indicates the average cost of this year’s feast for 10 …
Bacon and Chicken Up, OJ Too
Higher retail prices for several foods, including bacon, chicken breast, orange juice, sliced deli ham and flour resulted in a slight increase in the American Farm Bureau Federation’s Fall Harvest …