Articles tagged under: American Farm Bureau Federation
ND Leads Opposition to 30 x 30 Proposal
Published January 17, 2022
The Biden Administration’s 30 by 30 plan, which calls for conserving 30 percent of the nation’s land by 2030, was a hot-button topic during the American Farm Bureau Federation policy session. Sterling, North Dakota farmer Lucas Lang served as a delegate…AFBF Delegates Spend Hours Debating Cattle Markets
Published January 12, 2022
Farm Bureau delegates gave the organization its marching orders for the year ahead. The newly-adopted policies include a focus on the cattle markets. After several hours of debate, the resolution says Farm Bureau opposes any government mandates that force livestock…Frustration Seen Over AFBF Rules Committee Decision
Published January 7, 2022
Policy development is at the heart of the American Farm Bureau Federation Annual Meeting, but there is some consternation over possible changes for the delegate session. "Depending on the report from the rules committee is received by the delegates once…Cattle Industry Issues Will Get Attention at AFBF Meeting
Published December 16, 2021
Farm Bureau presidents met this past week in Washington D.C., discussing resolutions ahead of the American Farm Bureau Convention. AFBF Vice-President Scott VanderWal says the cattle markets continue to be a tough issue. "Some people think we need to do…AFBF Asks Biden Administration to Help Alleviate Input Costs
Published December 16, 2021
The American Farm Bureau Federation wants the Biden administration to help U.S. agriculture push high fertilizer prices down. President Zippy Duvall says the administration can help resolve supply chain disruptions and remove import duties. Read more.AFBF Fertilizer Report Takes Deep Dive Into High Prices
Published December 16, 2021
A new report from the American Farm Bureau Federation takes a deeper look at the higher than usual fertilizer costs. AFBF economist Shelby Meyer says there are many factors contributing to higher costs, including strong domestic and global demand, low…Opportunities Ahead for U.S. Dairy Exports
Published November 29, 2021
One bright spot for dairy industry is the export demand. The USDA is forecasting dairy product exports to increase $200 million in Fiscal Year 2022, reflecting strong global import demand and tightening competitor supplies. American Farm Bureau Federation Chief Economist…Thanksgiving Dinner Costs More in 2021
Published November 24, 2021
This year’s Thanksgiving dinner is going to be more expensive. That’s due, in part, to inflation, along with disruptions in the U.S. economy and supply chains in the last 20 months. "During the COVID pandemic, we've seen changes in consumer…EPA Seeks Common Ground on New WOTUS
Published November 23, 2021
In Bismarck last Monday afternoon, EPA Assistant Administrator of Water Radhika Fox and Army Corps of Engineers Acting Assistant Secretary for Civil Works Jaime Pinkham took input on the Waters of the United States rule. American Farm Bureau Federation Vice…