…in their businesses,” AFBF President Bob Stallman said. “Tax provisions like Section 179 small business expensing and bonus deprecation free up cash flow for farmers and ranchers to put their…
Thanksgiving Dinner Up
Thanksgiving Dinner Up a Tad, to Just Over $50 From: The American Farm Bureau Federation The American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) 30th annual informal price survey of classic items found…
AFBF Website for 2016 Presidential Candidates
A new website by the American Farm Bureau offers farmers and ranchers critical information on the 2016 Presidential candidates. Micheal Clements reports. AFBF Website for 2016 Presidential Candidates A new…
Statement by Bob Stallman, President, AFBF, Regarding Election of Paul Ryan to Speaker of the House
Bob Stallman “We’re excited to learn that Paul Ryan has been chosen to be speaker of the House of Representatives. Speaker Ryan has been a faithful friend of farmers and…
Big Data Brings Farmers New Rewards, New Risks
…said. AFBF has led the way in addressing big data concerns and recently joined with other industry players to produce a set of principles to govern data privacy and security….
Federal Pesticide Changes Mirror California Rules
…will have to make sure that we have a minimum age of 18 for early-entry workers as well as handlers and applicators.” The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) said it…
‘Waters’ Rule Takes Effect in California
…the country, including California, AFBF added. AFBF President Bob Stallman said the rule creates “increased legal risk and uncertainty” for farmers and ranchers nationwide. “We do not expect to see…
Food Labeling Act H.R. 1599 Passes House Vote
…the bill. AFBF President Bob Stallman issued a statement shortly after the passage this morning, stating “Congress stood with farmers and ranchers today in supporting innovation that helps the environment…
Senate Finance Committee Introduces Tax Bill to Help Agriculture and Other Small Businesses
…“Section 179 and bonus depreciation lend stability and help minimize risk in an unpredictable industry,” AFBF President Bob Stallman said. “Farmers and ranchers rely on tax provisions that allow them…
Stallman Announces Departure in January
…influential general farm organization. Stallman, a cattle and rice producer from Columbus, Texas, is the 11th president during AFBF’s almost 97-year history. “It has been a tremendous honor to serve…
GMO Labeling Bill Moves Forward
…establish a certification process through USDA for foods labeled as non-GMO and prevent states from requiring the labeling of food with genetically modified ingredients. The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF)…
American Farm Bureau, Agriculture and Industry Groups Ask Court to Ditch EPA’s Unlawful Water Rule
…the agencies’ legal authority and fails to provide the clarity that was promised,” AFBF General Counsel Ellen Steen said. “AFBF filed this lawsuit to do everything we can to protect…
July Fourth Cookout Costs Less This Year, Still Under $6 Per Person
…and still comes in at less than $6 per person, says the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF). Farm Bureau’s informal survey reveals the average cost for a summer cookout for…
Applications Available for AFBF’s Women’s Communications Boot Camp
…A maximum of 15 applicants will be selected to participate. Questions regarding the online application can be directed to Kelly Chahanovic at kellyc@fb.org. Staff of AFBF, state or county Farm…