Articles tagged under: Zippy Duvall

Duvall Anticipates Changes in Second MAHA Report

Published August 9, 2025

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…

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Senate Ag Committee Hears Calls for Stronger Farm Safety Net

Published February 5, 2025

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…

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Duvall Turns Protest Into Applause During AFBF Speech

Published January 26, 2025

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…

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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…

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Long List of Potential Ag Secretary Contenders

Published November 10, 2024

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…

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Another Term for Duvall, VanderWal

Published January 24, 2024

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.

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A Call to Action

Published January 21, 2024

American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall announced a call to action for members during the opening general session of the annual convention in Salt Lake City, Utah. Duvall asked members to reach out to lawmakers about the farm bill.…

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Diverse Group Calls on Congress to Pass the Farm Bill

Published November 8, 2023

More than 100 farm and food groups are working together on a campaign called ‘Farm Bill for American Families.’ These groups are calling on Congress to pass a farm bill in a timely basis. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy…

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The Farm Bill is a National Security Issue

Published August 17, 2023

When it comes to building the next farm bill, American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall sees the biggest challenge being the new members. "We've got 260 congressmen and senators who have never debated or voted on a farm bill…

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AFBF President Visits South Dakota

Published July 6, 2023

American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall spent time in South Dakota this past week. Duvall told RRFN it is important to hear directly from farmers and ranchers. "It reconnects us to our grassroots and gives me the opportunity to…

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