Articles tagged under: American Farm Bureau Federation
China Still Behind in Phase One Trade Commitments
Published May 30, 2021
China is still behind on its phase one trade commitments, but the American Farm Bureau Federation says the country is catching up. In the deal, China agreed to an increase in agriculture purchases by $73.8 billion with nearly half of…Defending USFWS Decision to Delist the Gray Wolf
Published May 24, 2021
A coalition of agriculture groups has gone to court to defend the delisting of the gray wolf from the Endangered Species Act. This follows lawsuits filed by animal welfare activist groups last fall challenging the decision to delist the gray…Cattle Industry Comes Together Over Market Concerns
Published May 18, 2021
Leaders of the American Farm Bureau Federation, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, National Farmers Union, R-CALF USA, United States Cattlemen’s Association met in Phoenix recently at the request of the Livestock Marketing Association. The groups talked about packer concentration, oversight and…Tax Proposals Seen as a Threat
Published May 12, 2021
A coalition of more than 40 farm groups is voicing concern about President Biden’s tax proposal. In a letter to congressional leadership, these groups emphasized the need for the current estate tax exclusion limits and stepped-up basis. A continuation of…Farm Groups Offer Mostly Positive Response to 30×30
Published May 6, 2021
In response to the 30x30 preliminary report, the American Farm Bureau Federation said they appreciate the document recognizes the contributions of farmers and ranchers, but the recognition must carry through implementation. More information is needed. The National Farmers Union said…What Does the 30 x 30 Goal Mean for Agriculture?
Published April 26, 2021
Earlier this year, President Biden issued an executive order to conserve at least 30 percent of lands and waters by 2030, known as the 30x30 goal. The American Farm Bureau Federation sent a letter to the president last week asking…USDA Ends Farmers to Families Food Box Program
Published April 14, 2021
The Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program or TEFAP will replace the USDA’s Farmers to Families Food Box program. In Wednesday's House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture hearing, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said TEFAP will be more efficient and there were disparities…Raising Taxes for Infrastructure Can Have Unintended Consequences
Published April 2, 2021
President Biden wants to raise the corporate tax rate to 28 percent to help pay for the American Jobs Plan. American Farm Bureau Federation Executive Vice President Dale Moore says there can be unintended consequences when tax rates are increased.…Newton Leaving Farm Bureau for Senate Ag Committee
Published March 23, 2021
American Farm Bureau Federation Chief Economist John Newton will be the Chief Economist for Ranking Member John Boozman on the Senate Agriculture Committee. In a statement, AFBF President Zippy Duvall congratulated Newton, saying he will serve in an important role…