…(AFBF) filed a joint appeal that challenges the implementation of the proposition. Back in April, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California dismissed a legal challenge that…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 06-22-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering National Pollinator Week, an AFBF poll that shows Americans…
More Targeted COVID-19 Relief Sought by Agricultural Industry
…chain. The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) detailed the need for additional aid payments to address financial damages, as well as federal assistance for rural broadband development and rural health…
Growing Climate Solutions Act Promotes Farmer Engagement with Carbon Market
…Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), National Farmers Union (NFU), National Milk Producers, and the National Corn Growers Association have leveed their support for the legislation and the benefits that can be…
New SECURE Rule Updates Biotech Regulations
…statements in support of the new guidelines, including the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), National Sorghum Producers, American Seed Trade Association, and the National Council of Farmers Cooperatives. “At a…
Disaster Loan Program Needs ‘Several Changes’
…includes the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), National Council of Agricultural Employers, American Farmland Trust, Western Growers, and the National Milk Producers Federation points out that less than two percent…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 04-14-20
…up after its “ideal” bloom, how farmers could directly work with food banks to meet the supply needs under AFBF and Feeding America’s newest proposal, and learn why the water…
AFBF Details How Stimulus Funding Can Best Serve Producers
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) recently sent a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue highlighting the most critical areas for supporting through the stimulus funding….
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 04-02-20
…discuss carbohydrate energy and its impacts on yield. Also in the show, AFBF’s focus on mental health awareness in rural America and the FCC designating $1 billion for precision agriculture….
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
…challenges for agriculture, as many rural areas still do not have adequate broadband access that would be needed to conform to the regulation. American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) noted that…
AFBF Expands Mental Health Awareness Welcoming Farm State of Mind Campaign
…plans to combine the campaign with its ongoing Rural Resilience campaign. AFBF President Zippy Duvall said, “As a third-generation farmer, I’m familiar with the stress of farm life, and I’ve…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 02-14-20
…dormancy, Haägen-Dazs Ice Cream becoming Bee Better Certified and hear all AFBF President Zippy Duvall’s take on a few key ag issues in an exclusive interview. Tune in to the…
2020 World Ag Expo Opens with AFBF President Zippy Duvall
…opening ceremony which featured American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) President Zippy Duvall, marking the first time that he was able to spend time at the event. Duvall was able to…