…of activities from assets not owned or controlled by a publicly-traded company but contribute to its value chain. American Farm Bureau Federation is against the proposed requirement. The AFBF says…
Deadline Extension for Innovators
A deadline is extended for innovators in agriculture. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), in partnership with Farm Credit, is seeking entrepreneurs…
Agriculture Greenhouse Gas Emissions Falling
…by 8.4%. “The most recent numbers show America’s farmers and ranchers are dedicated to feeding America’s families while remaining committed to improvements in sustainability,” said AFBF President Zippy Duvall. “Farmers…
Phase 1 NEPA Revisions Met with Criticism from Farm Groups
…years. Duvall “AFBF is disappointed that the Biden administration has decided to reverse commonsense reforms to the National Environmental Policy Act,” American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall said in…
Birds Lost to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Tops 27 Million
…Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) President Zippy Duvall said in a news release. “Every effort must be made to protect the health of the animals in our care in order to…
Ocean Shipping Reform Act Continues Getting Closer to President’s Desk
…U.S. House of Representatives late last year. Final negotiations will take place before a final bill can be sent to President Joe Biden for a signature. Zippy Duvall “AFBF appreciates…
SCOTUS Agrees to Hear Proposition 12 Challenge
…development. “AFBF is pleased with the Supreme Court’s decision to consider the constitutionality of California’s law imposing arbitrary requirements on farmers well outside its borders,” said AFBF President Zippy Duvall….
Ocean Shipping Reform Act Advances to Full Senate
…profits.” Ag groups such as National Milk Producers Foundation, American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), and U.S. Dairy Export Council have praised the advancement of the legislation. Farming organizations have been…
Cost of Production Concerns Detailed in Farm Bureau Reports
Increases in the cost of production are being highlighted in a series of reports from the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF). Market Intel information details how costs are outweighing gains…
Farm Groups Oppose Court’s Grey Wolf Decision
…statement, “AFBF is extremely disappointed in the ruling to return the gray wolf to the endangered species list. The gray wolf exceeded recovery goals and should be celebrated as an…
DHS Vaccine Mandate Creates Concern for Agriculture
…of the mandate, which gives farmers, ranchers and agriculture suppliers no time to prepare,” AFBF President Zippy Duvall said in a press release. “Farmworkers and truck drivers provide critical skills…
Court Issues a Stay of Enforcement for Proposition 12 Provisions
…enforcement. “Today’s ruling is another example of inherent flaws in Proposition 12,” said American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall. “AFBF is pleased the Sacramento County Superior Court recognized that…
American Farm Bureau Changes Stance on Part of Cattle Transparency Act
…mandate that force livestock processing facilities to purchase a set percentage of their live animal supply via cash bids. AFBF President Zippy Duvall said in a statement while AFBF supports…
Industry Engagement Encouraged for Proposed WOTUS Revision
…Groups such as the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) are encouraging industry members to submit comments on the proposal before February 7. “We must help policymakers and the public understand…