Articles tagged under: American Farm Bureau Federation
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…Senate Confirms Katherine Tai as U.S. Trade Representative
Published March 17, 2021
The U.S. Senate confirmed Katherine Tai as U.S. Trade Representative on a 98-0 vote. Tai will now be sworn into office. The confirmation received praise from the agriculture industry. In a statement, the U.S. Dairy Export Council and National Milk…Farm Bureau Asks USDA to Extend CFAP Sign-Up Deadline
Published February 24, 2021
The American Farm Bureau Federation wants the USDA to extend the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program application deadline 30 days beyond the date when the Regulatory Freeze Pending Review is completed. The current deadline to sign-up for the program is Friday,…Vilsack Confirmed by U.S. Senate
Published February 23, 2021
The U.S. Senate confirmed Ag Secretary Nominee Tom Vilsack on a vote of 92 to 7. The confirmation vote is met with many welcome back statements from agriculture groups. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall said Vilsack’s strong track…China Misses First Year Phase One Target
Published February 10, 2021
In the first year of the phase one trade deal, U.S. ag exports to China reached $27.2 billion missing the target by more than $6 billion. While China did not meet its first-year commitments, the American Farm Bureau Federation says…