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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.…

Navigable Waters Rule Vacated

Published August 31, 2021

A federal court in Arizona has vacated the Navigable Waters Protection Rule. Three other courts have refused to undo this rule, including a federal court in South Carolina last month. In a statement, American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall…

Fewer Farm Bankruptcies Across the U.S.

Published August 20, 2021

A report from the American Farm Bureau Federation’s Market Intel says data from U.S. courts shows a 24 percent decline in bankruptcy filings year-over-year. Farm Bureau says higher commodity prices and well-timed government payments has farm bankruptcy filings at the…

Farm Bureau Responds to EPA’s Chlorpyrifos Ban

Published August 18, 2021

The American Farm Bureau Federation said the EPA’s decision to ban chlorpyrifos strays from a commitment to science. This also takes away an important tool for farmers and ranchers to use to manage pests. Farm Bureau is urging EPA officials…

Farm Bureau Asks for Immediate Drought Help

Published August 18, 2021

Drought relief is being considered in Washington D.C. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall would like farmers and ranchers to get help quickly. "I know the federal government is going help. Let's don't make it two years down the…

Senate Passes Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill

Published August 10, 2021

The Senate has approved a $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill. The bill will now be considered in the House. This first phase of infrastructure allocates $110 billion for roads and bridges, $16 billion for ports and waterways, $65 billion for…

Private Property Rights Upheld in Supreme Court

Published June 24, 2021

In a six-to-three decision, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected a California rule that gave labor unions access to farms to talk to workers. The American Farm Bureau Federation praised the decision, saying it reaffirms private property rights. AFBF filed to…

Articles tagged under: American Farm Bureau Federation

Farm Bureau Opposes Build Back Better Plan

No More Steel and Aluminum Tariffs Benefits U.S. Ag

Ag Groups Glad Snyder Named EPA Ag Advisor

Supply Chain Issues

Navigable Waters Rule Vacated

Fewer Farm Bankruptcies Across the U.S.

Farm Bureau Responds to EPA’s Chlorpyrifos Ban

Farm Bureau Asks for Immediate Drought Help

Senate Passes Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill

Private Property Rights Upheld in Supreme Court

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