…lands, a priority for AFBF members. Zinke also spoke briefly about the challenges presented by wild horse overpopulation on public lands. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Cost for Your Summer Cookout
…a little less this year compared to last summer for those summer cookout favorites. AFBF market intelligence director John Newton says the survey of staple summer cookout items for 10…
Farm Groups Give NAFTA Testimony to USTR
…keep our farmers and ranchers from having a level playing field with our neighbors.” AFBF says that NAFTA renegotiations present a prime opportunity to address challenges fruit and vegetable farmers…
AFBF: NAFTA Renegotiations Must Prioritize Ag
A modernized North American Free Trade Agreement must build upon market gains for U.S. agriculture and settle remaining challenges for our nation’s farmers and ranchers in our neighboring markets, Don…
Water Rights Protection Act Offers Relief from Federal Water Extortion
…grazing west of the Mississippi,” AFBF President Zippy Duvall said. “Water is the most valuable resource for every farmer and rancher. Unfortunately, the federal tactics we’ve seen in recent years…
AFBF Details NAFTA Renegotiation Priorities
…trade disruptions related to agricultural production technologies like biotechnology is also important, AFBF said. Read the letter from AFBF. Comments on Negotiating Objectives Regarding Modernization of the North American Free…
Proposed Ag Budget Fails Farmers, Ranchers, Farm Bureau President Says
…“Farm income is down substantially since Congress passed the last farm bill. USDA cuts of this magnitude in the current economic cycle would be unwarranted and unwise. AFBF will work…
Tax Reform Central to Improving Economy
…AFBF asked legislators to ensure that tax reform results in lower effective tax rates for small and family-owned farms and ranches as well as for corporations. The group urged lawmakers…
EPA Launches WOTUS Review Web Page
…under the rule. Farm groups, including the American Farm Bureau Federation, have welcomed the review. AFBF says the rule, in its current form, grants regulatory control over virtually all waters….
Farm Bureau Welcomes Decision to Improve NAFTA
…letter from AFBF President Zippy Duvall is below: “Thank you for your recent decision to choose the path of renegotiation for the North American Free Trade Agreement, rather than withdrawal….
AFBF’s President Duvall Joins in Historic White House Ag Roundtable
Duvall During a meeting with farmers and ranchers, President Donald Trump pledged that his administration, including newly installed Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue, would work to address critical challenges faced…
AFBF Labor Expert Taking USDA Post
Boswell The American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) immigration and labor expert is heading to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. AFBF’s director of congressional relations for labor and immigration, Kristi Boswell,…
2017 Corn Plantings Falling Behind
…wet forecast. USDA currently projects U.S. farmers to plant four million fewer corn acres in the 2017-18 crop year at 89.9 million acres. AFBF says significant weather complications due to…
Spring Picnic Market Basket
…John Newton, AFBF’s Director of Market Intelligence who says there was some items that may have cost a little more at the checkout. For white bread, salad mix, as well…