…will lead to more uncertainty for America’s farmers and ranchers,” American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall said in a press release. “Farmers and ranchers are committed to protecting the…
Poll Shows Voters Want Year-Round E15
…of the poll. “They match what we observe every day. Drivers continue to embrace an American-made fuel that is more affordable and lower in carbon emissions,” he continued. “Simply put,…
State AGs Encourage Congressional Action on Right to Repair Legislation
…individually. American Farm Bureau Federation has also been working to address the issue of repairing ag equipment by entering into memorandums of understanding with John Deere and CNH Industrial. In…
Industry Organizations Seek Federal Intervention in Port Labor Negotiations
…letter include California Citrus Mutual, American Farm Bureau Federation, and National Milk Producers Council. Especially concerning for the organizations, is the timing of the negotiations and the uncertainty it brings….
Federal Judge Raises Constitutional Questions About WOTUS Rule
…Duvall, American Farm Bureau Federation President. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) said WOTUS places additional burdens on farmers and will continue to drive up costs of production. NCBA indicated…
USDA Central America-Dominican Republic Trade Mission
…delegates and companies from Panama and six other countries seeking to import American food and farm products. The itinerary also includes bilateral meetings with the Panamanian government, retail promotions featuring…
Farm Operations Support Act Aims to Suspend H-2A Wage Increases
…last nine years, the AEWR has progressively increased. The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) is encouraging Congress to act on the legislation, noting the AEWR has consistently been outpacing the…
Industry Groups Call for Trade Market Support for Ag Products
…include the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture, the American Farm Bureau Federation, and the Almond Alliance. The coalition suggests Congress provide direction for the critical nature of expanding…
Plant Biostimulant Act: ‘Critically Important’ to Industry
…Representatives Jimmy Panetta, and Jim Baird, as well as Senators Alex Padilla and Mike Braun. Over a dozen agricultural groups have endorsed the legislation. Groups such as the American Seed…
Pollinator Habitat Program Awards $12 Million to 10 Projects
…$2 million has been awarded to the American Olive Oil Producers Association to help advance pollinator-friendly practices within olive production. Pollinator Partnership and the Cachuma Resource Conservation District have also…
New Children’s Book from Farm Bureau Foundation
…American Farm Bureau Foundation, offers a look at the various types of boots farmers and ranchers use. Farm Boots is the latest book from the American Farm Bureau Foundation for…
More Than 400 Industry Groups Encourage Farm Bill Funding Support
…chain who provide food, feed, fuel, fiber, and other products to consumers across the United States and abroad.” Groups including the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture, American Farm…
Farm Bureau Signs MOU on Right to Repair
More freedom for farmers to repair their own equipment. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by wisconsinpics from Pixabay The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) and CNH…
USDA Celebrates First National Biobased Products Day
…Advancing Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Innovation for a Sustainable, Safe, and Secure American Bioeconomy, these programs develop sources of clean energy and power, biomass systems and high-value biobased products from agricultural…