Duvall “The Agriculture Department’s Farmer Fair Practices Rules take an important step toward leveling the playing field in the poultry industry by ensuring companies follow the law and treat farmers…
National 4-H Council, AFBF Establish Partnership
…and strengthen the lives of rural Americans to build strong, prosperous agricultural communities. AFBF is the nation’s largest and most influential grassroots organization of farm and ranch families. Follow AFBF…
California County Farm Bureaus Earn National Recognition
…their program ideas at the AFBF Annual Convention and IDEAg Trade Show, Jan. 6-11 in Phoenix. The Fresno County Farm Bureau was selected for its Valley’s Gold television program. The…
AFBF 2016 Thanksgiving Dinner Price Survey
…and a veggie tray comprised of celery and carrots are the main drivers behind the modest decrease. Breakdown of the 2016 AFBF Thanksgiving Dinner Survey: Our survey found that the…
Farm Bureau Scores Big
…additional to look forward to,” said AFBF President Zippy Duvall. “Peyton Manning is a model of success, with a strong work ethic and proven track record of helping others. We…
Valley’s Gold, Ag Unite Programs Honored
…Excellence Awards program. The winners will be highlighted during AFBF’s 98th Annual Convention and IDEAg Trade Show, Jan. 6-11, 2017, in Phoenix. The CAE program acknowledges and shares successful county…
Government and Industry Groups Ask Court to Overturn EPA Water Rule
…that outcome,” AFBF General Counsel Ellen Steen said. “It treated the rulemaking process like a game to be won instead of a deliberative process for developing lawful and reasonable regulations.”…
Commentary: Two Examples Demonstrate Regulatory Overreach
…Westboro, Mo., is the president of the Missouri Farm Bureau and a member of the AFBF board of directors. Permission for use is granted by the California Farm Bureau Federation….
Farm Bureau Survey Shows Lower Food Prices
…recovering well from the 2014 avian influenza, according to John Newton, AFBF director, market intelligence. Milk prices are down substantially from prior years, particularly compared to record-highs in 2014, due…
Duarte Nursery Stands Up to Federal Regulators
…most farmers,” said AFBF President Zippy Duvall. “He works his land, plants his crop and works with nature to take care of it to the best of his ability. What…
Farm Bureau: Senate Report Shows Federal Clean Water Act Overreach
…and the Army Corps of Engineers have unlawfully stretched the limited authority Congress gave the agencies. Specifically, AFBF says through the Clean Water Act, the federal agencies have regulated ordinary…
EPA Violated Personal Privacy of Farmers and Ranchers
…home addresses, GPS coordinates, telephone numbers, and email addresses. “This was an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy by a federal agency in violation of the law,” said AFBF General Counsel…
Ag Groups Question Venue for ‘WOTUS’ Appeal
…General Counsel for the American Farm Bureau Federation. “That way, the AFBF and other organizations can stop wasting their time and resources arguing with the federal government over where to…
Farmer of the Year Contest
…Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), the Farmers’ Almanac is searching for outstanding farmers and ranchers from all over the country to share stories of how they actively contribute to the agricultural…