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Grassroots Policy Development
Published January 10, 2022
NDFB President Daryl Lies says policy development is the highlight of the American Farm Bureau convention. "This is the granddaddy of the grassroots policy development process," said Lies. "It starts with an idea with a member at the county level…“Working Out Details” Shipping Fresh Potatoes to Mexico
Published January 10, 2022
In 2021, Mexico’s Supreme Court allowed market access for the U.S. fresh potato industry beyond the border areas. For the last seven months, Bryant Christie Incorporated Vice President of Global Access Matt Lantz and other potato industry professionals have been…Paap Honored by AFBF
Published January 10, 2022
During Sunday's general session, Minnesota Farm Bureau Past President Kevin Paap was recognized for his service on the American Farm Bureau Federation Board of Directors. During his time on the board, Paap worked on many issues, including the farm bill…Perdue Receives Distinguished Service Award
Published January 10, 2022
Former Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, was recognized with Farm Bureau’s distinguished service award on Sunday. That announcement came immediately after another award presentation. "Wow, do you know how intimidating it is to receive this award after (the announcement of) the…Activist Groups Ask Courts to Expedite Action on Dicamba
Published January 10, 2022
The Center for Food Safety, the Center for Biological Diversity, the National Family Farm Coalition and the Pesticide Action Network have filed a motion in federal court to take action on dicamba. The activist groups want the EPA to vacate…Beet Stock Values
Published January 10, 2022
Last week, 223 American Crystal Sugar Company beet stock shares were brokered at an average price of $4,130.72 per share. “With prices moving back to the low $4,000s, this was one of the busier beet stock brokerage weeks this season,…AFBF Revives the Battle Against WOTUS
Published January 10, 2022
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall kicked off the organization's first general session Sunday. Duvall said Farm Bureau successfully fought back proposed changes to stepped-up basis."We might have suceeded there, but we need that same energy and passion when…Cass County Farm Bureau Recognized for Its Law Enforcement Training Program
Published January 9, 2022
Minnesota’s Cass County Farm Bureau is being recognized nationwide for its work training local law enforcement officials about farming. Seth and Rachel Connell said the Sheriff’s Office or Highway Patrol in rural areas interact with agriculture on a regular basis.…Potato Industry Leadership Institute Planned for February
Published January 8, 2022
Ahead of the upcoming Washington Summit, the Potato Industry Leadership Institute will take place in California. National Potato Council Chief Operating Officer Mike Wenkel says the 10 day program will cover key ag issues for the potato industry’s next generation…