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USDA Net Farm Income Forecast Shows Decline for 2021

Published February 8, 2021

USDA’s early projection for net farm income is $111.4 billion for 2021, a decline of $9.8 billion from 2020. American Farm Bureau Federation Chief Economist John Newton isn’t surprised with the expected decline. "Most folks anticipated we'd see a decline,…

Climate Change Executive Order Highlights Agriculture

Published January 28, 2021

President Biden issued an executive order on climate change, which includes three areas of focus for agriculture. First, it sets a goal of conserving 30 percent of lands and oceans by 2030 while launching a process for stakeholder engagement for…

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Congratulations Offered for Biden-Harris

Published January 20, 2021

Joe Biden was sworn in as President of the United States on Wednesday. "On this January day, my whole soul is in this, bringing America together, uniting our people, uniting our nation," said Biden. "I ask every American to join…

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USDA Expands CFAP Benefits for Livestock Producers

Published January 18, 2021

On Friday, the USDA expanded eligibility for livestock producers in the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. American Farm Bureau Federation Economist Michael Nepveux says there will be an additional top-up payment for hog producers. "This actually goes back to the first…

Active in the Policy Debate

Published January 18, 2021

Farm Bureau policy begins at the county level. Those issues move onto the state and national conventions. NDFB Executive Vice-President and CEO Jeff Missling says those issues were debated at the American Farm Bureau Federation delegate session. In addition to…

It May Take Time for New Administration to Address Clean Water Rule

Published January 14, 2021

In the past year, the Trump administration repealed the controversial Waters of the United States rule and issued a new clean water Rule. American Farm Bureau Federation Senior Director of Regulatory Affairs Don Parrish expects the issue to get attention…

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Duvall Kicks Off AFBF Virtual Convention

Published January 11, 2021

During his address during the first general session, American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall highlighted the policy wins over the past four years. Those achievements include tax reform and the rewrite of the Waters of the United States rule.…

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Kinney Returns to Minnesota Farm Bureau

Published December 18, 2020

Minnesota-native Robin Kinney will return to her home state, joining the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation as the membership and marketing director. Beginning February 1, Kinney will coordinate organization development, member growth and programs that serves Farm Bureau members. Most recently,…

U.S. Exports to China at $17.5 Billion Through October

Published December 8, 2020

According to the USDA, U.S. exports to China that meet the terms of the phase one trade deal are at $17.5 billion through October 2020. American Farm Bureau Federation Chief Economist John Newton says that’s the highest level seen in…

Virtual Prairie Grains Conference Takes Place Thursday

Published December 7, 2020

The Prairie Grains Conference will be held virtually this Thursday, December 10. Speakers in the line-up include NDAWN Director and Meteorologist Daryl Ritchison, American Farm Bureau Federation Chief Economist John Newton and Chief Ag Negotiator at the Office of the…

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USDA Net Farm Income Forecast Shows Decline for 2021

Climate Change Executive Order Highlights Agriculture

Congratulations Offered for Biden-Harris

USDA Expands CFAP Benefits for Livestock Producers

Active in the Policy Debate

It May Take Time for New Administration to Address Clean Water Rule

Duvall Kicks Off AFBF Virtual Convention

Kinney Returns to Minnesota Farm Bureau

U.S. Exports to China at $17.5 Billion Through October

Virtual Prairie Grains Conference Takes Place Thursday

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