Duvall, VanderWal Reelected
During the American Farm Bureau Federation Convention, delegates reelected Zippy Duvall as president and Scott VanderWal as vice president. VanderWal also serves as the South Dakota Farm Bureau president.
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Losing Equity Fast
The farm economy was an overarching theme at the American Farm Bureau Federation Convention. "Most of agriculture has experienced at least two years of lost equity now, the cow/calf guys are doing great, but, overall, we're losing equity pretty fast,"…
The Certainty of a 5-Year Farm Bill Needed
American Farm Bureau Federation Vice President Scott VanderWal, who is also president of the South Dakota Farm Bureau, said farmers need the certainty of a five-year farm bill. "We already know that fertilizer prices are going to be quite a bit…
A Broken System
Agricultural labor is a top priority for the American Farm Bureau Federation. South Dakota Farm Bureau President Scott Vanderwal, who also serves as AFBF vice president, cites the dairy industry's inability to source H2-A workers. "I've had dairymen tell me…
South Dakota Farm Bureau Meets with Officials in D.C.
South Dakota Farm Bureau members traveled to Washington, D.C., for their annual fly-in, meeting with policy experts and government officials. President Scott VanderWal said the delegation received updates from American Farm Bureau lobbyists before discussing trade issues with Mexican and…
Immigration and Ag Labor Are Part of the Same Conversation
The American Farm Bureau Federation has made ag labor one of its top priorities. AFBF Vice President Scott VanderWal, who is also president of the South Dakota Farm Bureau, said ag labor and immigration are part of the same discussion.…
Look Out for Friends and Family
According to South Dakota Farm Bureau President Scott VanderWal, the main focal point of the annual meeting is policy development. "That started in late summer when all of the county organizations started having their policy development meetings; it is truly…
Another Term for Duvall, VanderWal
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall and Vice President Scott VanderWal were elected to another term. The pair was first elected in 2016. Duvall farms in Georgia. VanderWal raises crops and cattle at Volga, South Dakota.
AFBF Announces New Partnerships for Mental Health
American Farm Bureau Federation Vice President Scott VanderWal says the organization will focus on mental health in 2024. Farm Bureau has formed new partnerships to bring free mental health care to rural areas across the country. “Farming is so stressful…
VanderWal Anticipates a Strong Farm Bill
American Farm Bureau Federation Vice President Scott VanderWal talked with Red River Farm Network at Dakotafest in Mitchell, South Dakota. The farm bill continues to be the number one priority for the organization. “The security of our ag industry becomes…
