(AFBF) — The federal government’s announcement of plans to expand and expedite the deportation of undocumented workers prompted a forceful call for guest-worker reforms by AFBF President Zippy Duvall. “We…
DOL Moves to Make H-2A User-Friendly
…50.” The American Farm Bureau Federation commended the proposal but are awaiting full understanding before backing the change. AFBF President Zippy Duvall said in a release “AFBF applauds President Trump…
Farm Bureau Welcomes Progress on Water Rule Changes
(AFBF) — The following statement regarding repeal of the 2015 Waters of the United States rule can be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “The Administration has…
Biotech Executive Order Vital for U.S. Agriculture-Industry Reaction
American Farm Bureau Federation The following statement regarding the Administration’s efforts to facilitate the innovation of agricultural biotechnology can be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “Having…
Reaction from Industry on President Signing Disaster Relief Package
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall “The disaster relief measure signed by President Trump today is an important lifeline for farmers and ranchers whose greatest desire is to keep…
Agriculture industry Responds to Progress of USMCA
American Farm Bureau Federation The following statement may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “The administration’s submitting the Statement of Administration Action on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement…
Industry Response to Ruling on Year-Round Sale Of E15 Gasoline
…Agency’s announcement to allow expanded E15 fuel sales may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “Removing outdated barriers and regulations is a commitment that this Administration…
Industry Reaction to USDA Trade Relief Announcement
…farm goods,” he said. “The USMCA deserves swift, bipartisan passage.” American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall. Duvall “The Trump Administration’s agricultural assistance package is welcome relief to an economic…
Industry Reaction on the Removal of Section 232 Tariffs
…to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall. “The lifting of steel and aluminum tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports and the elimination of retaliatory tariffs on U.S. agricultural products…
Farm Bureau Statement on Trump Immigration Reform Proposal
The following may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall. “Farm Bureau welcomes President Trump’s focus on fixing our nation’s broken immigration system. However, nowhere is reform…
Farm Bureau Calls for Quick Resolution on China Trade
America’s farmers need a swift resolution to the ongoing trade war between the U.S. and China, American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall said in a letter to President Trump….
New National Poll Shows Impacts of Rural Economy on Farmer Mental Health
…member in distress. This poll proves what we already knew anecdotally: Rural America is hurting not just economically but also emotionally,” AFBF President Zippy Duvall said. “Even as the rest…
AFBF Concerned about Labor, Trade if Border Closed
…producers. “Right now, farmers and ranchers are toughing it out,” said AFBF President Zippy Duvall. “Many of our products are caught up in a trade dispute. Mother Nature has devastated the…
Farmers Need Disaster Relief Now
The following statement concerning congressional efforts to provide disaster assistance for farmers and ranchers may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “Farms and ranches across the…