(AFBF) — The federal government’s announcement of plans to expand and expedite the deportation of undocumented workers prompted a forceful call for guest-worker reforms by AFBF President Zippy Duvall. “We…
DOL Moves to Make H-2A User-Friendly
…50.” The American Farm Bureau Federation commended the proposal but are awaiting full understanding before backing the change. AFBF President Zippy Duvall said in a release “AFBF applauds President Trump…
Farm Bureau Welcomes Progress on Water Rule Changes
(AFBF) — The following statement regarding repeal of the 2015 Waters of the United States rule can be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “The Administration has…
Rural Broadband Will Boost Economy, Improve Sustainability and Animal Welfare
(AFBF) — Broadband is no longer a luxury but a necessity for modern agriculture and the quality of life for rural Americans, Missouri Farm Bureau President Blake Hurst told a…
July 4th Cookouts Costing About the Same
…spare rib prices,” Newton said. With milk production record-high in 2019 and cheese production increasing, consumers will see lower cheese prices this grilling season. Credit: AFBF New this year, AFBF…
Court Strikes 2015 Water Rule
…authority and offending basic rules of fair process. Having found the rule unlawful for procedural violations, the court did not consider the various other statutory and constitutional challenges. AFBF General…
Third Californian Ever Selected for Partners in Advocacy Leadership Class
The 10th Partners in Advocacy Leadership (PAL) class was recently announced by the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF). The group of young farmer and rancher leaders will engage in various…
New National Poll Shows Impacts of Rural Economy on Farmer Mental Health
…member in distress. This poll proves what we already knew anecdotally: Rural America is hurting not just economically but also emotionally,” AFBF President Zippy Duvall said. “Even as the rest…
AFBF Concerned about Labor, Trade if Border Closed
…producers. “Right now, farmers and ranchers are toughing it out,” said AFBF President Zippy Duvall. “Many of our products are caught up in a trade dispute. Mother Nature has devastated the…
Blue Card Bill ‘A Step In A Direction’
…and AFBF have not been on the same page when it comes to immigration labor reform. The recently debated and failed bill from Republican Bob Goodlatte, which was supported by AFBF,…
Farm Bureau to USDA: New Regulations Must Protect Both Farmland and Wetland
…basis.” Unfortunately, USDA has violated the statute by failing to implement this provision to the detriment of farmers and ranchers nationwide. AFBF comments to USDA Source: American Farm Bureau Federation…
Farm Bureau Gives Agricultural Trade Outlook for 2019
…Salmonsen, senior director of congressional relations for AFBF, said the diverse impacts of tariffs, the outcomes of free trade agreement negotiations and the future of relations with China are all…
Farm Bureau Welcomes President Trump Back to Address Annual Convention
…Orleans, Louisiana. “The American Farm Bureau Federation is honored once again to host our nation’s president,” said AFBF President Zippy Duvall, a beef and poultry farmer from Georgia. “President Trump…
AFBF Hopes to Maintain Advertising Requirements for Farm Labor Positions
…for two consecutive days before H-2A worker permits can be obtained. The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) is encouraging DOL to let the current advertising requirements continue to satisfy the…