Articles tagged under: American Farm Bureau
Farm Income to Decline
Published February 16, 2022
After two years of rising net farm income, farm profitability is expected to decline in 2022. Much of that drop can be attributed to a significant falloff in government payments. A report from American Farm Bureau Market Intelligence says USDA…Policy Priorities
Published January 12, 2022
American Farm Bureau Federation policy now calls for a bump in the reference price for all Title I commodities in the next farm bill. That same resolution also calls for increased commodity loan rates and adjustments in the farm program…Geo-Political Events Influence Agriculture Locally
Published January 11, 2022
The United States may be a superpower, but geopolitical events around the world can still significantly impact farmers and ranchers. American Farm Bureau Economist Veronica Nigh uses Russian natural gas as an example. "If the Russians aren't providing natural gas…A Full Congressional Calendar
Published January 10, 2022
Election year politics can be a drag on the congressional calendar. American Farm Bureau Federation Director of Congressional Relations Dustin Sherer says that will influence the Build Back Better bill and other major pieces of legislation. "With the continuing resolution…SBA Takes Input on Navigable Waters Rule
Published January 7, 2022
The American Farm Bureau Federation was represented in a Small Business Administration listening session about the proposal to repeal and replace the Navigable Waters Protection Rule. AFBF Senior Congressional Relations Director Courtney Briggs said it is important that agriculture’s side…Clarity Needed on Dicamba Announcement
Published December 22, 2021
In response to EPA’s dicamba announcement, the American Farm Bureau Federation, American Soybean Association and others are asking for more information. A news release from ASA says it is not clear if off-target dicamba complaints were submitted by multiple sources…Contract Library Bill Has Mixed Cattle Industry Support
Published October 21, 2021
The Cattle Contract Library Act of 2021 has the support of many agriculture groups, including the National Farmers Union and American Farm Bureau Federation. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says there’s no single, silver bullet solution to the supply chain…AFBF: Reconciliation Package Will Increase Tax Burden
Published September 8, 2021
Farm Bureau is raising its concern with the proposed budget reconciliation package. In a letter to congressional leadership, American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall said the tax increases in the bill will have “a disproportionate impact” on farmers and…Vaccinations Urged in Rural America
Published September 1, 2021
More than 30 state and national farm groups are working together to support vaccination efforts in rural communities. In an open letter to members, these groups said ‘farmers make science-based decisions every day to protect their farms and communities and…