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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Farm Economy is at a Critical Stage
According to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall, something needs to be done to turn the farm economy around. "We're talking about the security of our nation being able to feed ourselves," said Duvall. "I think we're at a critical…
A Big Lift, But Farm Labor Reform Needs to Happen
In the view of American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall, farm labor reform is one of the biggest issues facing agriculture today. During Sunday’s general session, Duvall spoke about his White House visit with President Trump. Farm labor reform…
NFU, Farm Bureau Welcome Bridge Payment
National Farmers Union President Rob Larew says the Trump administration’s $12 billion bridge payment plan offers much-needed relief for farmers struggling with volatile markets, high input costs, and trade uncertainty. Larew says the support will help many operations stay afloat…
Duvall and Puglia to Co-Chair Ag Workforce Coalition
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…
Duvall Anticipates Changes in Second MAHA Report
The second Make America Healthy Again Commission report is due for release on Tuesday. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall was disappointed in the first report. "It made comments we'll be fighting for a long, long time because now…
Senate Ag Committee Hears Calls for Stronger Farm Safety Net
In the Senate Agriculture Committee hearing on the farm economy. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall spoke about the need for an updated farm bill to help farmers during tough economic times. "The USDA's most recent farm sector income…
Duvall Turns Protest Into Applause During AFBF Speech
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall addressed his members Sunday, thanking them for taking such an active role in farm policy. "We've got to build on that because we're going to need everybody stepping up in 2025," said Duvall…
Aggies Optimistic About New President, New Congress
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…
Long List of Potential Ag Secretary Contenders
The speculation now begins over who will get the nod for Trump’s new cabinet. Numerous names are part of that guesswork for agriculture secretary including former ambassador to the UN Agencies for Food and Agriculture Kip Tom. Tom is an…
