…8.15 million birds affected in September 2022. AFBF President Zippy Duvall says, “The resilience of our food supply is an example of the strength of American agriculture, which is helped…
Farm Bureau Shines Innovation Spotlight on Ag
…due in part to start-up companies like those competing in the Ag Innovation Challenge,” said AFBF President Zippy Duvall. “Entrepreneurs’ innovative solutions to the challenges that we’re facing today help…
Disappointment with EPA’s Latest WOTUS Rule
…AFBF President Zippy Duvall. “EPA has ignored other clear concerns raised by the Justices, 26 states, and farmers across the country about the rule’s failure to respect private property rights…
EPA Denies CAFO Petitions from Environmental Groups
…Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall said in a news release. “As EPA moves forward with plans to study the issue further, we urge the agency to carefully consider the benefits…
Most Grilling Costs Stay Higher This Summer
…AFBF President Zippy Duvall said, “While the increased costs are difficult and have made it more challenging for some families to put food on the table, it’s important to remember…
Lawmakers Establish Bipartisan Agricultural Labor Working Group
…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…