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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…

Ag Groups Want a Say in Wolf Lawsuits

Published June 8, 2021

The American Farm Bureau Federation, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and American Sheep Industry Association are seeking intervener status in three lawsuits filed in California. The court is considering a return to federal protection for gray wolves in this region, the…

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…

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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

Ag Groups Want a Say in Wolf Lawsuits

China Still Behind in Phase One Trade Commitments

Defending USFWS Decision to Delist the Gray Wolf

Cattle Industry Comes Together Over Market Concerns

Tax Proposals Seen as a Threat

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