…challenges for agriculture, as many rural areas still do not have adequate broadband access that would be needed to conform to the regulation. American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) noted that…
AFBF Expands Mental Health Awareness Welcoming Farm State of Mind Campaign
…plans to combine the campaign with its ongoing Rural Resilience campaign. AFBF President Zippy Duvall said, “As a third-generation farmer, I’m familiar with the stress of farm life, and I’ve…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 02-14-20
…dormancy, Haägen-Dazs Ice Cream becoming Bee Better Certified and hear all AFBF President Zippy Duvall’s take on a few key ag issues in an exclusive interview. Tune in to the…
2020 World Ag Expo Opens with AFBF President Zippy Duvall
…opening ceremony which featured American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) President Zippy Duvall, marking the first time that he was able to spend time at the event. Duvall was able to…
AFBF Urges Improvements to Hemp Regulation
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) recently submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) calling for changes to hemp regulation. The Interim Final Regulations on Establishment of a…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 01-23-20
…the west, a possible new fungal issue found in almond orchards and what the President and the Agriculture Secretary had to say at the AFBF annual convention. Tune in to…
Ag Groups Respond to Phase One Trade Deal Signing
…true champions for ethanol.” AFBF: Farmers Welcome Opportunities from China Agreement The United States and China today signed a “Phase 1” trade agreement that both countries say will lead to…
Senate Committee Approves USMCA-Ag Groups Respond
USMCA Action is a Welcome Start to 2020 (AFBF) — The following statement may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “We are now one step away…
Ag Groups Urge Action After Adverse Effect Wage Rate Increase
…includes groups such as the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), Western Growers, and the United Fresh Produce Association, sent a letter to Senate leaders calling for action on farm labor…
Broadband Map Fix Will Reveal Needs
(AFBF) — The House of Representatives passed Farm Bureau-backed legislation that will improve the accuracy of broadband coverage maps to better identify needs. The Broadband Deployment Accuracy and Technological Availability…
Groups Respond to China Phase One Trade News
…prosperity. “ Source: National Cattlemen’s Beef Association U.S. Farmers Eager to Return to Global Competitiveness (AFBF) — The following statement may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy…
Farm Bureau: Farmers Need Meaningful Ag Labor Reform
(AFBF) — The following statement may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: Duvall “At a time when the farm worker shortage has reached a crisis in…
Farm Groups Partner to Help Farmers Manage Stress
(AFBF) — Recognizing the high levels of stress affecting America’s farmers and ranchers, Farm Credit, American Farm Bureau Federation and National Farmers Union have partnered on a program to train…
Groups Stress Swift Passage Needed for USMCA
…and distilled spirits. Source: USDA Farm Bureau Asks for Swift USMCA Approval (AFBF) — The following statement may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “We urge members…