The following may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: Duvall “Judge Neil Gorsuch was nominated last night to the Supreme Court. If confirmed, he will assume…
AFBF Endorses Bills to Repeal Death Tax
The American Farm Bureau Federation has endorsed bipartisan legislation in the House and Senate to repeal the federal estate tax. AFBF President Zippy Duvall said the bills are needed because…
AFBF Pres. Duvall Re: Importance of Trade to U.S. Agriculture
…because we impose very few compared to other nations. We have much to gain through strong trade agreements. AFBF pledges to work with the administration to help ensure that American…
‘Valley’s Gold’ Gets National Exposure
…with a group at the American Farm Bureau Federation Conference (AFBF) earlier this month. FCFB was recognized by the AFBF when it won a County Activities of Excellence (CAE) award…
Confirmation Hearing Scheduled for Trump’s EPA Administrator Nominee
…“strongly endorses” the nomination of Pruitt as EPA administrator. Just last week, AFBF President Zippy Duvall called Pruitt an “ideal nominee.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Delegates Urge Congress to Support Regulatory Reform
…adopted at AFBF’s 2017 Annual Convention in Phoenix, comes in the wake of the introduction of bills in Congress that would pare back the rapid growth of oppressive regulation and…
Farm Bureau Distinguished Service and Founders Awards: Bob Stallman and James Quinn Honored
…named each as winners. Connecting with American Farm Bureau #AFBF17 is the official hashtag of AFBF’s 2017 Annual Convention & IDEAg Trade Show. Follow AFBF on Twitter (@FarmBureau) and Facebook….
Farm Bureau President to Congress: Slash Regulations, Reform Immigration/Ag Labor
…be found here: http://www.fb.org/files/Speech_Transcript.pdf. Connecting with American Farm Bureau #AFBF17 is the official hashtag of AFBF’s 2017 Annual Convention & IDEAg Trade Show. Follow AFBF on Twitter (@FarmBureau) and Facebook….
Farm Bureau Women Focusing on Leadership in 2017
…the organization’s annual meeting. Connecting with American Farm Bureau #AFBF17 is the official hashtag of AFBF’s 2017 Annual Convention & IDEAg Trade Show. Follow AFBF on Twitter (@FarmBureau) and Facebook….
New Congress Likely to Address Regulatory Reform
…farmland and routine agricultural activities. AFBF has recommended the regulatory reform legislation be amended to include a prohibition on the use of social media by agencies as a means of…
American Farm Bureau Strongly Endorses Pruitt for EPA
The American Farm Bureau Federation has formally endorsed the nomination of Scott Pruitt as administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. AFBF President Zippy Duvall called Pruitt, Oklahoma’s attorney general,…
AFBF Duvall: Nomination of Robert Lighthizer for USTR
Lighthizer “The American Farm Bureau Federation looks forward to working with United States Trade Representative nominee Robert Lighthizer. Mr. Lighthizer has had a long and distinguished career in trade, working…
Farm Bureau, NASDA Seek Delay of Unlawful EPA Rule
…protection safety rule. AFBF and NASDA cited EPA violations of federal law as well as incomplete and undelivered compliance and enforcement tools to support their petition. According to the joint…
AFBF Pres. Duvall Comments on Nomination of Ryan Zinke to Interior
Duvall “The nomination of Ryan Zinke for Secretary of the Interior signals an important step toward balanced use of federal lands. During his time in the House, he has recognized…