Delegates from all 50 states and Puerto Rico today elected new leaders and approved policies that will help determine the future of agriculture, during the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 97th…
Georgia Farmer Elected American Farm Bureau President
Duvall Today, during the annual American Farm Bureau Convention in Orlando, Florida, delegates elected Georgia farmer Zippy Duvall to lead the organization as President. Duvall, who has been serving as…
Transparency Key to Building Consumer Trust
…a different type of agriculture than many people anticipated,” Arnot said. “We consistently hear from people that they trust farmers but they don’t trust farming.” As a result, agriculture has…
Allergens and Security Top List of Food Safety Concerns
…security practices, Nationwide’s Lance Reeve told workshop attendees at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 97th Annual Convention and IDEAg Trade Show. Reeve is senior risk management consultant-food safety for Nationwide…
Fictitious Pickups Cost Consumer Too
…the most recent thefts the Western Agricultural Processors Association and the American Pistachio growers organized a Tree Nut Theft Emergency Summit. Bringing the industry together under one roof, these organizations…
Why is the EPA Suing John Duarte for Plowing his Land?
…Rule. Speaking at the American Farm Bureau Annual Convention, Duarte explains why this court battle is so important, and why many legal observers think it will end up in the…
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…
Barbara Corcoran Gives Farmers Tips for Taking Charge of Their Brand
Acclaimed real estate mogul and “Shark Tank” investor Barbara Corcoran addressed farmers and ranchers at the closing session of the 97th American Farm Bureau Federation Annual Convention and IDEAg Trade…
Vilsack on Campbell’s GMO Labels
…the American Farm Bureau Convention, Vilsack says ultimately, it will be the consumer who makes the decisions. Vilsack says the issue of GMO labeling is not about safety – he…
National Milk Day
…of killing harmful bacteria in beverages and food products. — 1884 – American Doctor Hervey Thatcher of New York City, invented the first glass milk bottle, called ‘Thatcher’s Common Sense…
Women in Agriculture Are a Big Deal – #AFBF16
…AFB Women’s Leadership Committee. Saylor, a crop farmer from Arizona, gave her first annual address at the business meeting of the AFB Women, held at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s…
California Among State Farm Bureaus Honored for Excellence at #AFBF16
State Farm Bureaus were presented awards at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 97th Annual Convention and IDEAg Trade Show. The awards recognized their excellence in membership achievement and implementation of…
Farm Bureau has Plenty for Farmers to Learn, See and Do at #AFBF16
Farm bureau members from around the nation are gathered in Orland, Florida for annual American Farm Bureau Federation Convention. Sabrina Hill talks with Samantha Castro about the speakers, sessions, and…