…the road.” Agricultural groups such as the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) disagree with that assessment. “The President’s decision to disregard the bipartisan will of Congress also causes farmers, ranchers…
Reforms to Federal Milk Pricing Sought by Industry Groups
…the petitions. The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) has sent a letter to Agriculture Tom Vilsack encouraging the rejection of the IDFA and WCMA petitions. AFBF points out “grave concerns”…
Farm Operations Support Act Aims to Suspend H-2A Wage Increases
…last nine years, the AEWR has progressively increased. The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) is encouraging Congress to act on the legislation, noting the AEWR has consistently been outpacing the…
Farm Bureau Signs MOU on Right to Repair
More freedom for farmers to repair their own equipment. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by wisconsinpics from Pixabay The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) and CNH…
Farm Bureau Analysis: 2022 Crop Losses Top $21 Billion
…2022 Weather Disasters Caused Over $21 Billion in Crop Losses By Daniel Munch, Economist (AFBF/March 3, 2023) — AFBF’s Market Intel team has created a multi-part series highlighting agricultural losses…
WOTUS Lawsuit Challenges ‘Vague and Unpredictable Standards’
…Bureau Federation (AFBF) President Zippy Duvall. “We believe a judge will recognize these regulations exceed the scope of the Clean Water Act, and direct EPA to develop rules that enable…
Farm Bureau Recognizes Young Farmers and Ranchers Competition Winners
…account supervisor, Ford. Credit: AFBF Photo, Michael LoBiondo The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) recognized the winners of the Young Farmers and Ranchers Achievement Award, Discussion Meet, and Excellence in…
AFBF: More Uncertainty for WOTUS
Friant-Kern Canal Agriculture Landscape The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) says more uncertainty is ahead when it comes to the new Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule. The new rule…
Farm Bureau Names 2023 Farm Dog of the Year
…Farm Dog of the Year Credit: AFBF, Big Foot Media Tough, 2023 Farm Bureau Farm Dog of the Year Credit: AFBF, Big Foot Media Although the initial prognosis was uncertain,…
John Deere Agrees to Right to Repair Under Certain Conditions
…AFBF Convention in Puerto Rico, the MOU comes after years of negotiation and debate between AFBF and John Deere. AFBF notes that the agreement will help farmers to access tools…
The Start of The New Year Sees New WOTUS Rule
…including the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) also expressed disappointment with the new rule. “The EPA’s latest rule on defining…
UFW Assigns Blame for Lack of Immigration Action
…(AFBF). The Senate decided not to include worker immigration legislation in the fiscal year 2023 omnibus appropriations bill. The omnibus passed the House last week and is on the way…
AFBF: Risk Management Tools a Farm Bill Priority
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) says risk management should be a farm bill priority. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image credit: FSA/ARC-PLC/License: Creative Commons/by Wikivisual During…
AFBF Says Check Rural Broadband Map
…Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. AFBF Says Check Rural Broadband Map Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public…