…Federation President Zippy Duvall said in a press release. “We are hopeful that USMCA can be a model for future U.S. trade agreements, as these modernized rules will be a…
Groups Respond to China Phase One Trade News
…prosperity. “ Source: National Cattlemen’s Beef Association U.S. Farmers Eager to Return to Global Competitiveness (AFBF) — The following statement may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy…
‘Very Large’ Chinese Trade Agreement Reached
…said American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall. “We encourage the administration to continue building on today’s announced progress and aggressively pursue a full trade agreement with China and other…
Farm Bureau: Farmers Need Meaningful Ag Labor Reform
(AFBF) — The following statement may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: Duvall “At a time when the farm worker shortage has reached a crisis in…
Farm Groups Partner to Help Farmers Manage Stress
…Credit Council CEO Todd Van Hoose. “We are very excited to partner with Farm Bureau and Farmers Union to make this training available throughout our rural communities.” AFBF President Zippy…
Groups Stress Swift Passage Needed for USMCA
…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…