…to key issue areas that AFBF and our grassroots members will address in 2016,” AFBF President Zippy Duvall said. The Environmental Protection Agency’s new Waters of the U.S. rule remains…
Farmer Feedback Survey
…is USDA is asking us for this feedback. They really want to learn how to improve and strengthen their programs.” Results of the survey will be used by AFBF to…
American Farm Bureau Expresses Support for Senate Child Nutrition Legislation Goals
…to Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry Chairman Pat Roberts (R-Kan.), and Ranking Member Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), AFBF said the legislation “improves flexibility for school lunch programs and reinforces…
Farm Bureau Delegates Chart a Course for 2016
…Duvall to serve as the new president of AFBF and Scott VanderWal as vice president. Duvall Vincent “Zippy” Duvall is a poultry, cattle and hay producer from Greene County, Georgia,…
Georgia Farmer Elected American Farm Bureau President
…to the AFBF board of directors: Carl Bednarski, Michigan; Rich Felts, Kansas (Midwest Region), Harry Ott, South Carolina; Jeff Aiken, Tennessee; Gerald Long, Georgia (Southern Region), Rick Ebert, Pennsylvania (Northeast…
Why is the EPA Suing John Duarte for Plowing his Land?
…Supreme Court. Duarte on EPA Lawsuit From the AFBF: As the enforcer of water regulations, the Army Corps of Engineers has told fourth-generation tree, vine and wheat grower John Duarte,…
Stallman Ready to Pass the Gavel – #AFBF16
The American Farm Bureau Chooses a new president today. Sabrina Hill has more from #AFBF16 in Orlando, Florida. Stallman Ready to Pass the Gavel – #AFBF16 Members of the American…
Town Hall Meeting With Tom Vilsack and Bob Stallman Focuses on Farm Policy
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and American Farm Bureau Federation President Bob Stallman focused on farm policy and USDA’s priorities during a town hall-style conversation at the 97th AFBF Annual Convention…
Women in Agriculture Are a Big Deal – #AFBF16
…WLC. The AFBF delegate body will vote to approve the election of the four members at the conclusion of the organization’s annual meeting. Our Food Link Grants Saylor announced the…
Outstanding, Creative County Farm Bureau Programs Honored at #AFBF16
…program is part of AFBF’s 97th Annual Convention and IDEAg Trade Show. The CAE program acknowledges and shares successful county Farm Bureau programs and activities. The awards are based on…
Omnibus a Win for Ag, But No Fix for WOTUS or GMOs
…in their businesses,” AFBF President Bob Stallman said. “Tax provisions like Section 179 small business expensing and bonus deprecation free up cash flow for farmers and ranchers to put their…
Thanksgiving Dinner Up
Thanksgiving Dinner Up a Tad, to Just Over $50 From: The American Farm Bureau Federation The American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) 30th annual informal price survey of classic items found…
AFBF Website for 2016 Presidential Candidates
A new website by the American Farm Bureau offers farmers and ranchers critical information on the 2016 Presidential candidates. Micheal Clements reports. AFBF Website for 2016 Presidential Candidates A new…
Statement by Bob Stallman, President, AFBF, Regarding Election of Paul Ryan to Speaker of the House
Bob Stallman “We’re excited to learn that Paul Ryan has been chosen to be speaker of the House of Representatives. Speaker Ryan has been a faithful friend of farmers and…