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Vice President Joe Biden hears from farmer on immigration

Biden, Vilsack Speak at American Farm Bureau Convention

Sabrina Halvorson January 10, 2022General

President Joe Biden spoke via a recorded message at the American Farm Bureau Federation annual convention in Atlanta, Georgia on Monday. He said farmers and ranchers are “the backbone of …

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AFBFBiden AdministrationTom Vilsack
nppc

NPPC, AFBF File Legal Challenge to California’s Proposition 12

Dan December 6, 2019Dairy & Livestock, Industry News Release

(NPPC) — The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) and the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) have filed a legal challenge to California’s Proposition 12, which imposes animal housing standards that …

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AFBFCalifornia Proposition 12NPPC
house

Potential Reasons for Slow Down in Overall H-2A Needs

Dan August 29, 2019Labor and Immigration

U.S. farmers and ranchers rely on hired help to keep up with each growing season. Data from the U.S. Department of Labor accounted for a 29 percent increase in the …

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AFBFagriculture laborH-2A
tariff

Another China Tariff Announcement Signals More Trouble

Dan August 23, 2019Exports/Imports, Industry News Release, Trade

(AFBF) — The following may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “China’s announcement of imposing additional tariffs on $75 billion of U.S. imports signals more trouble …

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AFBFagriculture tariffsagriculture tradeChina
farm income

One Step Away From Helping Farmers Stay in Business

Dan August 2, 2019Economy, Funding, Industry News Release

(AFBF) — The following statement may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “With farm bankruptcies at a record high in some regions of the country, Senate …

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AFBFagriculture economyFamily Farmer Relief Act
usmca mexico trade

Farm Bureau Statement on USMCA Senate Hearing

Dan July 30, 2019Exports/Imports, Industry News Release, Trade

(AFBF) — The Senate Finance Committee held a hearing on The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). The following statement may be attributed to American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall. “One message …

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AFBFagriculture tradeUSMCA
trade

Farm Bureau Urges New Chapter in China Trade

Dan July 29, 2019Exports/Imports, Industry News Release, Trade

(AFBF) — The following statement may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “All eyes will be on this week’s trade negotiations in China because reopening the …

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AFBFagriculture exportsagriculture tradeChina
farm

Farm Bureau: Family Farmer Relief Act Will Help Farmers Stay in Business

Dan July 26, 2019Economy, Funding, Industry News Release

(AFBF) — The following statement may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “America’s farmers and ranchers applaud the House passage of the Family Farmer Relief Act.  …

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AFBFagriculture economyFamily Farmer Relief Act
hy-2a

Guest-Worker Reforms Essential as Enforcement Increases

Dan July 23, 2019Industry News Release, Labor and Immigration

(AFBF) — The federal government’s announcement of plans to expand and expedite the deportation of undocumented workers prompted a forceful call for guest-worker reforms by AFBF President Zippy Duvall. “We …

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AFBFagriculture laborH-2A guest-worker program
farm bureau

Farm Bureau Welcomes Progress on Water Rule Changes

Dan July 16, 2019Industry News Release, Water

(AFBF) — The following statement regarding repeal of the 2015 Waters of the United States rule can be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “The Administration has …

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AFBFagriculture waterWOTUS
rural broadband

Rural Broadband Will Boost Economy, Improve Sustainability and Animal Welfare

Dan July 11, 2019Industry News Release, Technology

(AFBF) — Broadband is no longer a luxury but a necessity for modern agriculture and the quality of life for rural Americans, Missouri Farm Bureau President Blake Hurst told a …

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AFBFrural broadband
july

July 4th Cookouts Costing About the Same

Dan July 1, 2019Cattle, Citrus, Dairy & Livestock, Economy, Fruits & Vegetables, Hogs & Pork, Industry News Release, Poultry

(AFBF) — A cookout of Americans’ favorite foods for July 4th, including hot dogs, cheeseburgers, pork spare ribs, potato salad, baked beans, lemonade and watermelon, will cost just a few …

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AFBFbeefcookoutdairyfruitvegetables
west nile virus

Farmers Need New Water Rule, Farm Bureau Tells Senate

Dan June 12, 2019Industry News Release, Water

The EPA’s latest proposal to define which waters can be regulated by the federal government and which by state and local authorities is a vast improvement over previous efforts, Wyoming …

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AFBFClean Water ActWOTUS
agriculture

Biotech Executive Order Vital for U.S. Agriculture-Industry Reaction

Dan June 12, 2019Biotechnology, Industry News Release

American Farm Bureau Federation The following statement regarding the Administration’s efforts to facilitate the innovation of agricultural biotechnology can be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “Having …

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AFBFBiotechnology
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