…farm and ranch families,” AFBF President Zippy Duvall said. “Congress must take action to provide tax relief, and farmers and ranchers will be sharing that message with their lawmakers until…
Input Needed for Dairy Revenue Protection Program
The American Farm Bureau Federation is looking for feedback from California dairy farmers on their proposed Dairy Revenue Protection Program at an informational meeting being held on August 2nd. AFBF…
Farmers and Ranchers Push for Comprehensive Tax Reform
…beef ranch and u-pick berry patch, is also a certified public accountant and serves as chair of AFBF’s Young Farmers & Ranchers Committee. Andy Hill, a Farm Bureau member and…
American Farm Bureau Lists Farm Bill Goals
…2018 farm bill. After its meeting in Washington, D.C., the AFBF board sent its goals and recommendations to leadership on the Senate and House agriculture committees in anticipation of the…
Pruitt, Zinke Visit State Farm Bureau Presidents
…lands, a priority for AFBF members. Zinke also spoke briefly about the challenges presented by wild horse overpopulation on public lands. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Cost for Your Summer Cookout
…a little less this year compared to last summer for those summer cookout favorites. AFBF market intelligence director John Newton says the survey of staple summer cookout items for 10…
Farm Groups Give NAFTA Testimony to USTR
…keep our farmers and ranchers from having a level playing field with our neighbors.” AFBF says that NAFTA renegotiations present a prime opportunity to address challenges fruit and vegetable farmers…
AFBF: NAFTA Renegotiations Must Prioritize Ag
A modernized North American Free Trade Agreement must build upon market gains for U.S. agriculture and settle remaining challenges for our nation’s farmers and ranchers in our neighboring markets, Don…
Water Rights Protection Act Offers Relief from Federal Water Extortion
…grazing west of the Mississippi,” AFBF President Zippy Duvall said. “Water is the most valuable resource for every farmer and rancher. Unfortunately, the federal tactics we’ve seen in recent years…
AFBF Details NAFTA Renegotiation Priorities
…trade disruptions related to agricultural production technologies like biotechnology is also important, AFBF said. Read the letter from AFBF. Comments on Negotiating Objectives Regarding Modernization of the North American Free…
Proposed Ag Budget Fails Farmers, Ranchers, Farm Bureau President Says
…“Farm income is down substantially since Congress passed the last farm bill. USDA cuts of this magnitude in the current economic cycle would be unwarranted and unwise. AFBF will work…
Tax Reform Central to Improving Economy
…AFBF asked legislators to ensure that tax reform results in lower effective tax rates for small and family-owned farms and ranches as well as for corporations. The group urged lawmakers…
EPA Launches WOTUS Review Web Page
…under the rule. Farm groups, including the American Farm Bureau Federation, have welcomed the review. AFBF says the rule, in its current form, grants regulatory control over virtually all waters….
Farm Bureau Welcomes Decision to Improve NAFTA
…letter from AFBF President Zippy Duvall is below: “Thank you for your recent decision to choose the path of renegotiation for the North American Free Trade Agreement, rather than withdrawal….