…themselves, to help control costs,” AFBF President Zippy Duvall said in a press release. “The MOU commits John Deere to ensuring farmers and independent repair facilities have access to many…
The Start of The New Year Sees New WOTUS Rule
…exemptions for irrigation ditches and stock ponds, but the overall rule is still unworkable for America’s farm families,” AFBF President Zippy Duvall said in a press release. “The back and…
Biden Echoes Industry Groups in Desire to Avoid Rail Strike
…urge Congress to act now,” said American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall. “America’s economy is driven, in large part, on its rail system, which makes the smooth operation of…
Thanksgiving Dinner Cost Up 20% per Farm Bureau Survey
…to serve a family of 10 with plenty for leftovers. “We should not take our food supply for granted,” said AFBF President Zippy Duvall. “Supporting sustainable productive agriculture in the…
Oral Arguments in Prop 12 Case Underway in Supreme Court
…country,” said AFBF President Zippy Duvall. “At the heart of this argument is whether one state can set the rules for the entire country. Proposition 12 has the potential to…
Turkeys May Cost More This Thanksgiving
…in August compared to the same time last year. Despite the higher prices, there should be enough turkeys available for the Thanksgiving demand. AFBF President Zippy Duvall says “HPAI outbreaks…
AFBF Says Court ESA Ruling ‘Sends a Message’
…court erred by reversing the regulations without determining whether they were actually unlawful. AFBF President Zippy Duvall says, “The revisions to the Endangered Species Act protected at risk animals while…
Increased Tariffs on Fertilizer Imports Rejected by ITC
…Commission did as we asked by rejecting the Commerce Department’s proposal to impose tariffs on imports of UAN, a key fertilizer,” American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall said in…
Removing Barriers to Meet Growing Demand for Food
…“Request for Information on Access to Fertilizer.” AFBF says many factors are combining to create shortages and drive up fertilizer costs. AFBF President Zippy Duvall says America’s farmers are getting…
Proposition 12 Challenge Receives Support from Biden Administration
…rules for the entire country,” said AFBF President Zippy Duvall. “This law has the potential to devastate small family farms across the nation through unnecessary and expensive renovations, and every…
OSRA Signing: A ‘Big Win’ for Addressing Shipping Challenges
…Zippy Duvall commented. “Record-high shipping costs and shortages of containers have created bottlenecks at our ports and worsened supply chain issues at a time of growing demand domestically and overseas….
USDA Works to Improve Market Conditions for Poultry Farmers
…American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall said in a news release. “Making sure farmers have access to important information about their poultry company, inputs, stocking densities and feed disruptions…
Ag Groups Support Launch of Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity
…American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) indicated the framework is a positive step for trade in the region. Duvall “We urge the administration to work with other nations through the new…
Bidens Plan to Boost Crop Production and Address Cost Increases
…the financial capacity to do so,” AFBF President Zippy Duvall said in a press release. “Similarly, the proposal to increase domestic fertilizer production is an acknowledgement by the administration of…