Articles tagged under: Zippy Duvall

A “Seesaw” Economy

Published March 2, 2023

American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall and National Farmers Union President Rob Larew testified at a House Agriculture Committee hearing to discuss the ag economy. Duvall said farm income isn’t keeping up with costs. According to a USDA forecast,…
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Right-to-Repair MOU Signed

Published January 9, 2023

The American Farm Bureau Federation and John Deere have signed a memorandum of understanding, giving farmers the right to repair their own equipment. Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall made the announcement at the organization’s convention in Puerto Rico. "This agreement will…
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President Biden Signs the Ocean Shipping Reform Act

Published June 17, 2022

On Thursday afternoon, President Joe Biden signed the Ocean Shipping Reform Act into law. This law addresses longstanding supply chain and shipping port issues. "We've come together to solve real problems and I'm proud we made it happen." American Farm…
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Duvall, Biden Discuss Supply Chain

Published June 9, 2022

American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall spoke with President Joe Biden about the ongoing supply chain issues and record shipping costs. The high cost of fuel and fertilizer was also part of the conversation. Biden invited the AFBF leader to…
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Duvall, VanderWal Reelected

Published January 12, 2022

American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall and Vice President Scott VanderWal were reelected to another two-year term. VanderWal, is president of the South Dakota Farm Bureau. Minnesota Farm Bureau President Dan Glessing was elected to serve on the AFBF…
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AFBF Revives the Battle Against WOTUS

Published January 10, 2022

American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall kicked off the organization's first general session Sunday. Duvall said Farm Bureau successfully fought back proposed changes to stepped-up basis."We might have suceeded there, but we need that same energy and passion when…
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No More Steel and Aluminum Tariffs Benefits U.S. Ag

Published November 1, 2021

American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall welcomed the news from the U.S. and European Union to end the Section 232 tariff disputes. While the dispute centered around steel and aluminum, Duvall said farmers were swept up in the turmoil…
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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…
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Navigable Waters Rule Vacated

Published August 31, 2021

A federal court in Arizona has vacated the Navigable Waters Protection Rule. Three other courts have refused to undo this rule, including a federal court in South Carolina last month. In a statement, American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall…
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