Articles tagged under: American Farm Buerau Federation
MN Couple Earn AFBF Achievement Award
Published January 23, 2024
A Blue Earth County, Minnesota farm couple won the American Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers and Ranchers Achievement Award. Dan and Megan Roberts are the first participants from Minnesota to win this national competition. The Roberts family raise corn, soybeans…A Bigger Grocery Bill for the 4th
Published June 27, 2023
The July 4th cookout will cost significantly more than two years ago, but less than last year's record highs. The American Farm Bureau Federation marketbasket survey found families will pay an average of $67.73 on an Independence Day cookout with…New Right-to-Repair MOUs Signed
Published May 22, 2023
Farm Bureau has signed right-to-repair agreements with AGCO and Kubota. Similar agreements were signed by John Deere and CNH Industrial earlier this year. In total, the MOUs with these four brands represent 70 percent of the agricultural equipment sold in…AFBF Signs Right to Repair with Case IH & New Holland
Published March 12, 2023
The American Farm Bureau Federation and CNH Industrial brands, Case IH and New Holland, have signed a memorandum of understanding that provides farmers and ranchers the right to repair their own farm equipment. The MOU follows a similar agreement between…A “Seesaw” Economy
Published March 2, 2023
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall and National Farmers Union President Rob Larew testified at a House Agriculture Committee hearing to discuss the ag economy. Duvall said farm income isn’t keeping up with costs. According to a USDA forecast,…WOTUS Challenged by Ag Groups
Published January 20, 2023
The American Farm Bureau Federation has filed a legal challenge to the EPA’s new Waters of the United States rule, joining 17 other agriculture, housing and infrastructure organizations filing suit. Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall says the new WOTUS rule…Lame Duck Session Priorities
Published November 21, 2022
The American Farm Bureau Federation Managing Director of Government Affairs Ryan Yates says there’s a few big items Congress needs to address in the lame duck session. "They need to address funding the government because they're currently operating under a…From AFBF to Smithfield Foods
Published September 1, 2022
Ray Atkinson is the new director of external communications for Smithfield Foods. Previously, Atkinson was the director of communications for the American Farm Bureau Federation.AFBF Top Awards Announced
Published October 27, 2021
The American Farm Bureau Federation has announced two major award recipients. The Distinguished Service Award will be presented to former Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue. Former AFBF Women’s Leadership Committee Chair Terry Gilbert is being recognized with the Founder’s Award. The…