…develop a new WOTUS rule that comports with the Clean Water Act and Supreme Court precedent,” AFBF President Zippy Duvall said in a letter urging lawmakers to pass the bill….
Farm Bureau Concerned About Possible Chinese Trade Retaliation
The following statement on possible trade retaliation by China against U.S. farm exports may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: Duvall “If the trade situation continues…
House Follows Senate, Introduces Emission Reporting Exemption
…ranches. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall says “Congress never meant to include agriculture” in the reporting requirement, as part of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act,…
Farm Bureau Praises Withdrawal of Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices Rule
The following may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: Duvall “The American Farm Bureau supports USDA’s decision to withdraw the misguided Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices…
Confirmation of Northey for USDA Applauded
…Farm Bureau Federation: The following may be attributed to Zippy Duvall, president, American Farm Bureau Federation: “With the confirmation today of Bill Northey as USDA Under Secretary of Farm Production…
Farm Groups Ask President Trump to Support Renewable Fuels Standard
A group of six leaders from farm and commodity organizations, including American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall, signed a letter to President Donald Trump regarding their support for the…
Farm Bureau Statement on AG Act Workforce Legislation
…Securing America’s Future Act. Duvall “We are at a crisis point in agriculture,” American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall said. “Chairman Bob Goodlatte wants to address our problem and has…
President’s Infrastructure Plan Paves Way for Boosting Rural Economy, Farm Bureau Says
The following statement may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: Duvall “President Trump’s ‘Building a Stronger America’ plan promises to bring long overdue improvements to the…
Farm Bureau Applauds Delay of Unlawful WOTUS Rule
The following may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: Duvall “The American Farm Bureau Federation applauds today’s action by the U.S. EPA and Army Corps of…
Ag Broadband Coalition Hails Precision Agriculture Connectivity Act
…of farmers and ranchers will have the necessary connectivity to achieve optimal yields, lower environmental impact and maximize profit,” American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall said. “Broadband deployment in…
Farm Bureau: USDA Principles a Great Start for Farm Bill
Duvall The following may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue released his roadmap for the 2018 farm bill, and it is a…
AFBF Sets 2018 Policy, Raises Membership Dues
…two-thirds vote of the delegates, but it won by 85.6 percent. It’s been many years since AFBF has raised national dues, and President Zippy Duvall said the organization has a…
Farm Bureau Re-elects President Zippy Duvall
Sets Agenda for 2018 Delegates to the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 2018 Annual Convention today unanimously re-elected AFBF President Zippy Duvall. Delegates also approved measures to help assure a prosperous…
Farm Bureau’s Duvall Praises ‘Fresh Air’ in D.C.
Calls for Better Immigration, Trade, Farm Bill American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall called on farmers and ranchers to redouble their efforts to advocate for agriculture, even as the…