…and ranching but also agri-business and food-related careers,” said AFBF President Zippy Duvall. “We’re pleased to build on our tradition of supporting youth in agriculture through this formal collaboration with…
AFB Duvall Re: Appointment of Pruitt EPA Chief
Pruitt “President-elect Trump’s selection of Scott Pruitt to lead the Environmental Protection Agency is welcome news to America’s farmers and ranchers—in fact, to all who are threatened by EPA’s regulatory…
Duvall Comments on Election Results
Duvall “The American Farm Bureau Federation congratulates President-elect Trump on his election, as well as those candidates elected to serve during the 115th Congress. The important issues facing American agriculture…
Farm Bureau Scores Big
…additional to look forward to,” said AFBF President Zippy Duvall. “Peyton Manning is a model of success, with a strong work ethic and proven track record of helping others. We…
Valley’s Gold, Ag Unite Programs Honored
…of grassroots Farm Bureau members who join at the county level,” said AFBF President Zippy Duvall. “Members are the heart and soul of Farm Bureau. It’s encouraging to see the…
Clean Water Act: Report Details how Agencies Expand Authority
…they must leave it idle due to drought or other conditions beyond their control.” American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall said the report exposed “reckless and unlawful actions” in…
AFB Pres. Duvall on Urban Ag Act of 2016
Duvall Statement by Zippy Duvall, President, American Farm Bureau Federation “Regardless of where or how America’s farmers and ranchers produce food, giving them the technology and tools to succeed supports…
Duarte Nursery Stands Up to Federal Regulators
…most farmers,” said AFBF President Zippy Duvall. “He works his land, plants his crop and works with nature to take care of it to the best of his ability. What…
Farm Bureau: Senate Report Shows Federal Clean Water Act Overreach
…Bureau President Zippy Duvall says the case studies presented in the report reflect “the serious concerns” Farm Bureau has raised over the last two years. The Senate Committee on Environment…
Farm, Dairy Groups Praise USDA Surplus Cheese Purchases
…valued at $20 million, should reduce some downward pressure on dairy markets as dairy producer’s revenues have dropped 35 percent over the past two years. Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall…
Poll Shows Support for TPP
…results are something “all candidates should keep in mind as a congressional vote on the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement comes closer to reality.” Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall says “the more…
Poll: Support for TPP
…closer to reality. “Most Americans support free trade,” American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall said, “and most farmers do, too. Exports account for almost a quarter of American farm…
Agri View: Farm Labor Shortage
…fast approaching crisis proportions, all but guaranteeing that crops will rot in the field on many farms this year, American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall said. Communications with state…
Farm Bureau Asks USDA for Emergency Dairy Assistance
…provide emergency assistance to the nation’s dairy farmers, against a backdrop of plummeting farm-level milk prices. In a letter to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, AFBF President Zippy Duvall noted that…