…President Zippy Duvall We are committed to engaging with the newly formed working group to address meaningful H-2A reform and a reasonable wage rate that enables farmers and their employees…
Dispute Settlement Consultations Requested for Mexico’s GM Restrictions
…“Unfortunately, Mexico’s President Obrador continues to ignore science and the framework of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement,” said Zippy Duvall, American Farm Bureau Federation President. “The import ban hurts families in…
Supreme Court Limits WOTUS Authority
…nearest navigable water,” AFBF President Zippy Duvall said in a statement. “The justices respect private property rights. It’s now time for the Biden administration to do the same and rewrite…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 05-04-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers Farm Bureau’s President Zippy Duval at the latest Senate Ag hearing, the Almond…
Federal Injunction Stops WOTUS Rule in Another 24 States
…Stopping WOTUS Rule in 24 States Second Judge Sides with Farmers by Halting WOTUS Rule photo credit: AFBF photo, Mike Tomko American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall calls a second…
Disappointment in Biden Veto of WOTUS Resolution
…and all Americans to doubt his often-repeated commitment to work with Congress when Members come together on a bipartisan basis,” said AFBF President Zippy Duvall. “They did so and he…
Reforms to Federal Milk Pricing Sought by Industry Groups
…by IDFA and WCMA are incomplete,” AFBF President Zippy Duvall stated in the letter. “Petitions to amend a federal order must contain a description and quantification of the expected impact…
Biden Encouraged to Follow Congressional Approval of WOTUS Repeal
…will lead to more uncertainty for America’s farmers and ranchers,” American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall said in a press release. “Farmers and ranchers are committed to protecting the…
Federal Judge Raises Constitutional Questions About WOTUS Rule
…Supreme Court rules in Sackett v. EPA. These legal challenges send a clear message to EPA that it should rewrite WOTUS to limit its scope to navigable waters,” said Zippy…
Farm Operations Support Act Aims to Suspend H-2A Wage Increases
…shortage,” AFBF President Zippy Duvall said in a news release. “I commend Sens. Ossoff and Tillis for standing up for farmers and urge Congress to pass this critical legislation.” The…
Farm Bureau Signs MOU on Right to Repair
…John Deere earlier this year. “Farmers and ranchers are more dependent on technology than ever before,” says Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall, “so it’s critical they have access to the…
Ag Safety Awareness Week: “Lead the Way in Agriculture”
…important,” says American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall. “We encourage farmers and ranchers to take the time to make safety a priority during this week and throughout the year.” The…
First 2023 House Agriculture Committee Hearing Focuses on Challenges
…and fuel costs,” Scott said. “The cause of inflation isn’t singular in nature; it is the result of a variety of factors.” American Farm Bureau president Zippy Duval was among…
FACA Farm Bill Priorities Heralded by Industry Members
…farmers continue to meet the growing needs of America’s families, and the farm bill helps make that possible,” said American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall. “We look forward to…