…in their mission to provide the food, fuel, and fiber we all rely on,” said AFBF President Zippy Duvall. The Ag Innovation Challenge, now in its 11th year, is the…
Farmers Face Jan. 1 Deadline to File Federal Ownership Reports
…or receive under $5 million in revenue—criteria that apply to most farms. AFBF President Zippy Duvall warns that unclear guidance and limited outreach have left many farmers unaware of the…
New Ag Literacy Resource Highlights U.S. Food and Farm Facts
…farming in the U.S. – how our food system works – remains high,” said Zippy Duvall, Foundation Chairman and president of the American Farm Bureau Federation. “This resource provides a…
Key Farm Programs End as Farm Bill Extension Expires
…prices and hurting the market. Farmers are worried about the future. Zippy Duvall, President of the American Farm Bureau, says the current farm bill needs updating to reflect the realities…
New Federal Milk Marketing Order Recommendations Released
…Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) President Zippy Duvall appreciated the hearing but criticized some changes that they believe favor processors over struggling dairy farmers. Duvall stressed the need for a mandatory…
Chevron Deference Overturned by Supreme Court
…and forth when administrations change the rules based on political priorities instead of relying on the legislative process,” AFBF President Zippy Duvall said in a press release. “We are pleased…
Farm Bill Advances After House Ag Approval
…the cost of the broad support that’s needed to pass a bill on the House floor. “ American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall said in a statement, “We applaud…
Industry Reactions to the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024
…and research programs help farmers protect the resources they’ve been entrusted with and enable American agriculture to remain on the forefront of innovation,” American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall…
Farm Bureau Highlights ‘Tsunami of New Rules’ from Department of Labor
…American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall said that while farmers prioritize safety and protection for their workers, the new rule assumes guilt until innocence is proven. Duvall pointed out…
House Agriculture Committee Offers Farm Labor Solution
…rapidly, and there’s no question the broken workforce system is partly to blame,” says Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall. While the working group recommendations don’t address all the labor challenges…
Vilsack Announces Clean Power Projects
…in San Antonio, Texas. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall responded, “Building new markets for commodities is difficult work and we are glad USDA is listening to participants and…
New Office of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Within EPA Announced
…look forward to working with Rod Snyder as he directs the new office,” said AFBF President Zippy Duvall. “We encourage him to collaborate with families in rural America to ensure…
Record Income Drop Expected, What Can Farmers Do?
…from $156 billion in 2023 to $116 billion in 2024. “Farm families are suffering through the same economic hardships as all families in America,” said AFBF President Zippy Duvall. “High…
Agricultural Trade Caucus to Support Better Market Access and Improved Policy
…AFBF President Zippy Duvall said in a press release. “Expanded trade agreements will help ensure America’s farmers and ranchers remain economically sustainable by providing access to new markets as they…