Articles tagged under: American Farm Bureau Federation
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…Farm Bureau Opposes Build Back Better Plan
Published November 17, 2021
The American Farm Bureau Federation has sent a letter to all members of Congress, asking them to vote against the Build Back Better Act. The bill no longer includes some of the tax provisions most concerning to farmers and ranchers,…No More Steel and Aluminum Tariffs Benefits U.S. Ag
Published November 1, 2021
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall welcomed the news from the U.S. and European Union to end the Section 232 tariff disputes. While the dispute centered around steel and aluminum, Duvall said farmers were swept up in the turmoil…Ag Groups Glad Snyder Named EPA Ag Advisor
Published October 8, 2021
Agriculture and biofuel groups have a mostly positive response to the EPA’s recently named agriculture advisor. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall is confident Rod Snyder will be a strong advocate for agriculture engagement and collaboration. National Farmers Union…Supply Chain Issues
Published September 6, 2021
The American Farm Bureau Federation has sent a letter to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack with recommendations to address the current supply chain issues. That list includes support for small meat packers and improvements to the U.S. rail and port systems.…