…years. Duvall “AFBF is disappointed that the Biden administration has decided to reverse commonsense reforms to the National Environmental Policy Act,” American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall said in…
Birds Lost to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Tops 27 Million
…and are being encouraged to bolster safety protocols. Zippy Duvall “The HPAI outbreak is an urgent reminder to all poultry farmers to ensure their biosecurity measures are in place,” American…
Ocean Shipping Reform Act Continues Getting Closer to President’s Desk
…U.S. House of Representatives late last year. Final negotiations will take place before a final bill can be sent to President Joe Biden for a signature. Zippy Duvall “AFBF appreciates…
SCOTUS Agrees to Hear Proposition 12 Challenge
…development. “AFBF is pleased with the Supreme Court’s decision to consider the constitutionality of California’s law imposing arbitrary requirements on farmers well outside its borders,” said AFBF President Zippy Duvall….
Ocean Shipping Reform Act Advances to Full Senate
…farmers and ranchers,” AFBF President Zippy Duvall said in a news release. “Limiting trade also negatively affects farmers’ ability to get much-needed supplies like fertilizer, which ultimately drives up the…
Cost of Production Concerns Detailed in Farm Bureau Reports
…push prices higher, AFBF Zippy Duvall said there is growing concern for the season ahead. “The rising prices for fuel, fertilizer and other supplies create an unwelcome counterforce to higher…
Farm Groups Oppose Court’s Grey Wolf Decision
Some farm groups are expressing disappointment over a court’s ruling to return the grey wolf to the endangered species list. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall said in a…
DHS Vaccine Mandate Creates Concern for Agriculture
…of the mandate, which gives farmers, ranchers and agriculture suppliers no time to prepare,” AFBF President Zippy Duvall said in a press release. “Farmworkers and truck drivers provide critical skills…
Court Issues a Stay of Enforcement for Proposition 12 Provisions
…enforcement. “Today’s ruling is another example of inherent flaws in Proposition 12,” said American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall. “AFBF is pleased the Sacramento County Superior Court recognized that…
American Farm Bureau Changes Stance on Part of Cattle Transparency Act
…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…