…frustration from the agricultural industry. “AFBF is extremely disappointed in the ruling to vacate the Navigable Waters Protection Rule,” American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall said in a press…
Contract Producers Eligible for Assistance Under Recent CFAP 2 Update
…to apply or make modifications to existing applications for CFAP 2. The announcement was welcome news to the agricultural industry. “While previous CFAP funding addressed many losses, AFBF recognized that…
Trade Commission Finds That Fertilizer Imports Are Harming U.S. Industry
…(AFBF), Russia and Trinidad and Tobago supply more than 80 percent of UAN fertilizer imports. Last year, the total value of UAN imports from Russia and Trinidad and Tobago was…
EPA Moves to End Chlorpyrifos Use on National Scale
…California and other states have already implemented similar restrictions for the material. The announcement has raised several questions from multiple agricultural groups including the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) and…
Senate Passes $1 Trillion Infrastructure Investment Package
…made in critical infrastructure in decades. Several agricultural organizations have expressed support for the Senate’s action. “AFBF appreciates the Senate for working together in a bipartisan manner to pass the…
Executive Order Addresses Right to Repair and Market Competition
…Federation (AFBF) and National Farmers Union were encouraged by the announcement. “AFBF notes President Biden’s effort to address several pressing issues facing America’s farmers and ranchers comes at a time…
July 4th Cookout Cost Stable Compared to Year Ago
…AFBF Economist Veronica Nigh. “Beef and pork processing plant disruptions that occurred in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic have been resolved, leading to lower retail ground beef and pork…
Another WOTUS Revision on The Way From EPA
…of its intention to reverse the environmentally conscious Navigable Waters Protection Rule, which finally brought clarity and certainty to clean water efforts,” AFBF President Zippy Duvall said in a news…
Bronaugh Confirmation Receives High Praise from Ag Industry
…announcements from various lawmakers, as well as ag groups including the National Cotton Council and the National Farmers Union. “AFBF congratulates Dr. Jewel Bronaugh on her confirmation as USDA Deputy…
Conserving and Restoring America the Beautiful Report Outlines 30×30 Plan
…principles are highlighted in the report as being the cornerstone of taking a collaborative approach to voluntary conservation across the U.S. “AFBF appreciates that the report acknowledges concerns we have…
Bidens 30×30 Plan Raising Concern for Ag Industry
…to how the plan would be implemented. The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) sent a letter to the Biden Administration seeking clarity and cooperation on the ambitious conservation plan. “The…
Reintroduction of Growing Climate Solutions Act Praised By Ag Groups
…ranchers as they feed families around the globe,” said American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall. “AFBF welcomes the introduction of the Growing Climate Solutions Act, which builds on the…
Legal Challenges to Prop 12 Continue With Support from 20 States
The legal challenges brought against California’s Proposition 12 are continuing to move forward. The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), and the North American Meat Institute…
Ag Innovation Challenge from Farm Bureau Accepting Applications
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) is now accepting applications for the 2022 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge. In partnership with Farm Credit, AFBF is seeking innovative solutions to address…