…mandate that force livestock processing facilities to purchase a set percentage of their live animal supply via cash bids. AFBF President Zippy Duvall said in a statement while AFBF supports…
Industry Engagement Encouraged for Proposed WOTUS Revision
…the impact of irresponsible regulation, tying the hands of the very people stocking our pantries,” said AFBF President Zippy Duvall. “And we must remain persistent in our effort to make…
American Farm Bureau Establishes 2022 Policies
…renewable fuel for our entire nation and world.” Delegates also re-elected AFBF President Zippy Duvall and Vice President Scott VanderWal for their fourth terms. Long-standing frustration over imbalances in the…
Biden, Vilsack Speak at American Farm Bureau Convention
…ports. Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall AFBF President Zippy Duvall spoke at the opening ceremony on Sunday. He discussed some of the stories he’s heard from farmers around the nation….
Mixed Response to Biden’s Meat Industry Action Plan
…the bottom of why farmers and ranchers continue to receive low payments while families across America endure rising meat prices,” AFBF President Zippy Duvall said in a press release. “Farmers…
Farm Bureaus Concerned About Changes to Clean Water Rule
…property is impacted. “Farmers are dedicated to protecting the resources they’re entrusted with while raising the food our country relies on,” said AFBF President Zippy Duvall. “We support responsible rules…
Fertilizer Prices Creating Concern for Farmers
…farmers across the country,” American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) President Zippy Duvall said in a press release. “The rising cost of supplies is slowing down the momentum America’s farmers were…
Farm Bureau Announces 2022 Convention Keynote Speakers
…leadership skills in both the military and business worlds. Allen is in his fifth decade as a working comedian. Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall says, “We are excited to celebrate,…
Proposed Water Rule a Return to “Overreach”
…the idea. The proposed rule would re-establish the pre-2015 definition of “Waters of the U.S.” American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall says his group is disappointed that the agency is…
Passage of Infrastructure Investment Bill Largely Supported by Ag
…country fed, especially as we see widespread supply chain challenges,” said American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall. “Bipartisan efforts such as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act provide commonsense…
Tariff Agreement with EU Reopens Doors for US Agriculture Exports
…Office states the global arrangement reflects a joint commitment to use trade policy to confront the threats of climate change and global market distortion. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy…
Fish and Wildlife Service Seeks to Reverse Trump Era Rules
…consistency with Biden administration objectives. The American Farm Bureau Federation calls the effort a disappointment. Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall says, “The Biden administration has proposed three different changes to…
Rod Snyder Appointment to EPA Praised by Farm Groups
…important issues facing agriculture that will require effective communication with EPA, including the new WOTUS rule, among other initiatives and regulations,” American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall said in a…
USDA’s Climate-Smart Initiative Celebrated by Industry Members
…environment, our farms and ranches, and rural communities,” said American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall. “Reducing barriers, addressing challenges, and encouraging opportunities for all farmers and ranchers, no matter…