…and distilled spirits. Source: USDA Farm Bureau Asks for Swift USMCA Approval (AFBF) — The following statement may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “We urge members…
Ag Labor Bill Continues Forward Momentum in Congress
…agricultural industry. The bill has received some criticism from industry stakeholders for not adequately addressing labor costs, as well as mandating the E-Verify system. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy…
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…
President Trump Signs U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement. Ag Groups Respond
…step forward with U.S. agriculture’s fourth-largest export market. The following may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “Today’s signing marks the successful end to more than…
Ag Groups Respond to Trump Administration Announcement Upholding the RFS
…ensure the future of the Renewable Fuel Standard. The following may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “Farm Bureau is pleased the Administration is returning integrity…
Agriculture Groups Respond to Japan Trade Deal
…to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “Today’s announcement that the two countries have reached an agreement and have completed agricultural negotiations is a positive step for America’s farmers…
Industry Responds to EPA WOTUS Announcement
…farmers and businesses as to the definition of “Waters of the United States.” To learn more about EPA’s WOTUS Rule, click here Source: USDA Zippy Duvall, American Farm Bureau Federation…
Improved Debt Relief Now Available to American Farmers
…this month. “It will help family farmers reorganize after falling on hard times,” said American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) President Zippy Duvall. “While this is a sobering reflection of the…
Environmental Groups Sue Over Changes to Endangered Species Act
…regulations restore the traditional distinction between threatened and endangered species,” American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall said in a statement. “This approach will eliminate unnecessary time and expense and…
Ag Groups Celebrate Trade Agreement with Japan
…the globe.” Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture Progress on Japan Negotiations Good News Duvall (AFBF) — The following statement may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “America’s…
Another China Tariff Announcement Signals More Trouble
(AFBF) — The following may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “China’s announcement of imposing additional tariffs on $75 billion of U.S. imports signals more trouble…
China Suspends Purchases of American Agricultural Products
…by,” American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall said in a press release. “In the last 18 months alone, farm and ranch families have dealt with plunging commodity prices, awful…
One Step Away From Helping Farmers Stay in Business
(AFBF) — The following statement may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “With farm bankruptcies at a record high in some regions of the country, Senate…
Farm Bureau Statement on USMCA Senate Hearing
(AFBF) — The Senate Finance Committee held a hearing on The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). The following statement may be attributed to American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall. “One message…