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The Center for American Food Power Launches

Published March 11, 2026

An Ohio firm called Idealist Innovation has announced the creation of the Center for American Food Power. This new ‘think tank’ will focus on ways to align the U.S. farm and food policy with national security priorities. The initial council…

Conner: U.S. No Longer Seen as a Reliable Supplier

Published December 6, 2025

U.S. trade policy has been somewhat chaotic with the on-again, off-again tariffs. The Red River Farm Network asked the outgoing president and chief executive officer of the National Federation of Farmer Cooperatives, Chuck Conner, what that means for the U.S.’s…

Duvall and Puglia to Co-Chair Ag Workforce Coalition

Published November 20, 2025

The Agriculture Workforce Coaltion unanimously elected American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall and Western Growers President and CEO Dave Puglia as its new co-chairs, following the retirement of former chair Chuck Conner. The coatlition says it will continue pushing…

Immigration Reversal

Published June 18, 2025

The Trump Administration has reversed its previous decision to stop immigration raids on farms and ag-related businesses. National Council of Farmer Cooperatives President and CEO Chuck Conner said the uncertainty created by these policy changes are devastating for farmers and…

Simpson to Succeed Conner at NCFC

Published May 28, 2025

The National Council of Farmer Cooperatives has named its next president and chief executive officer. Duane Simpson has been with Bayer for the past 17 years. Previously, he was CEO of the Kansas Grain and Feed Association. The current NCGC…

Aggies Optimistic About New President, New Congress

Published January 22, 2025

American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall said there is new energy in Washington. "Farmers are really excited about the new Congress and new president coming in," said Duvall. "We've got some experience with this administration and he comes back…

Workforce Issue is ‘a Real Mess’

Published April 20, 2023

Finding labor is one of the biggest headaches for farmers and agribusinesses. National Council of Farmer Cooperatives President and CEO Chuck Conner says efforts are underway to ease the labor shortage by making the foreign guestworker program more assessable. "In the…

Debt Ceiling Debate Limits Farm Bill Activity

Published February 10, 2023

National Council of Farmer Cooperatives President and CEO Chuck Conner is optimistic about the upcoming farm bill debate but is concerned about the lack of activity. Conner says Congress is consumed with the debt ceiling issue. "It's sort of taken all…

Farm Bill May Get A Bipartisan Boost

Published August 12, 2022

Of the $40 billion for agriculture included in the Inflation Reduction Act, roughly half is expected to be used for conservation programs. The infusion in conservation funding is divided between the Environmental Quality Incentives Program, the Regional Conservation Partnership Program,…

Ag Strives to Collaborate on Climate Policy Efforts

Published December 28, 2021

Climate is a top priority for the Biden administration. National Council of Farmer Cooperatives Chuck Conner, member of the Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance, says it’s been interesting to monitor how the ag industry’s recommendations are being incorporated into policy.…

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The Center for American Food Power Launches

Conner: U.S. No Longer Seen as a Reliable Supplier

Duvall and Puglia to Co-Chair Ag Workforce Coalition

Immigration Reversal

Simpson to Succeed Conner at NCFC

Aggies Optimistic About New President, New Congress

Workforce Issue is ‘a Real Mess’

Debt Ceiling Debate Limits Farm Bill Activity

Farm Bill May Get A Bipartisan Boost

Ag Strives to Collaborate on Climate Policy Efforts

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