…basis.” Unfortunately, USDA has violated the statute by failing to implement this provision to the detriment of farmers and ranchers nationwide. AFBF comments to USDA Source: American Farm Bureau Federation…
Farm Bureau Gives Agricultural Trade Outlook for 2019
…Salmonsen, senior director of congressional relations for AFBF, said the diverse impacts of tariffs, the outcomes of free trade agreement negotiations and the future of relations with China are all…
Farm Bureau Welcomes President Trump Back to Address Annual Convention
…Orleans, Louisiana. “The American Farm Bureau Federation is honored once again to host our nation’s president,” said AFBF President Zippy Duvall, a beef and poultry farmer from Georgia. “President Trump…
AFBF Hopes to Maintain Advertising Requirements for Farm Labor Positions
…for two consecutive days before H-2A worker permits can be obtained. The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) is encouraging DOL to let the current advertising requirements continue to satisfy the…
Farm Bureau’s Duvall, Aiken Cite Strengths of Clean Water Rule
…his comments, Aiken, a member of the AFBF Board, said it was an honor to host Wheeler and Perdue for the informational meeting about the new Clean Water Rule. “To…
Farm Bureau Survey: Thanksgiving Dinner Cost Down for Third Straight Year
…now at the lowest level since 2010,” said AFBF Chief Economist Dr. John Newton. The featured food on most Thanksgiving tables – the turkey – cost slightly less than last…
Throw Out Water Rule, Farm Bureau, Others Tell Texas Court
…the Southern District of Texas. AFBF and a broad coalition of business groups, along with the state of Texas and others, are suing to do away with the 2015 “Waters…
AFBF Seeking Farm Dog of the Year
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) is seeking the nation’s top farm dog. A new contest is asking farmers to submit their applications for the Farm Bureau Farm Dog of…
Groups Respond to New US-Mexico-Canada Agreement
…more than 5.5 million Farm Bureau members. Source: California Farm Bureau Federation AFBF: Farm Bureau Applauds Trade Progress with Canada The following statement regarding the announcement of trade progress with…
House to Recess Without Final Vote on Farm Bill
…finish line,” said Cody Lyon, managing director of advocacy and political affairs for AFBF. Posted below are recommended questions and statements to guide you as you reach out to your…
AFBF: Environmental Litigation Reform Needed
…frustrated by inequity and lack of transparency in environmental activist groups’ misuse of litigation fee-shifting laws, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation. Testifying today before a congressional subcommittee, AFBF…
American Farm Bureau Asks Federal Court to Halt WOTUS Rule Nationwide
…block the WOTUS rule in the remaining 22 states that are currently subject to the controversial and unlawful rule. AFBF’s motion was prompted by another court’s decision in August striking…
NCGA Names Doggett as CEO
…and leadership experience. Before joining NCGA, Doggett served 11 years at the American Farm Bureau Federation, where he was AFBF’s lead lobbyist on several public policy issues, including ethanol, climate…
Farm Bureau Details Trade, Tariff Impacts on Agriculture
…Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, previously known as the Trans-Pacific Partnership. The statement is posted here. AFBF trade statement to the Senate Agriculture Committee (.pdf) Source: American Farm Bureau Federation…