Articles tagged under: Zippy Duvall
Farm Bureau Asks USDA to Extend CFAP Sign-Up Deadline
Published February 24, 2021
The American Farm Bureau Federation wants the USDA to extend the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program application deadline 30 days beyond the date when the Regulatory Freeze Pending Review is completed. The current deadline to sign-up for the program is Friday,…Vilsack Confirmed by U.S. Senate
Published February 23, 2021
The U.S. Senate confirmed Ag Secretary Nominee Tom Vilsack on a vote of 92 to 7. The confirmation vote is met with many welcome back statements from agriculture groups. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall said Vilsack’s strong track…Duvall Kicks Off AFBF Virtual Convention
Published January 11, 2021
During his address during the first general session, American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall highlighted the policy wins over the past four years. Those achievements include tax reform and the rewrite of the Waters of the United States rule.…Farm Bureau President to Speak on Policy Priorities at SDFB Convention
Published November 16, 2020
Those representing agriculture on Capitol Hill are busy wrapping up business for 2020 and planning for 2021. In an interview with the Red River Farm Network, American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall said building a bridge is important with…AFBF President Congratulates President-Elect Biden
Published November 9, 2020
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall went to Twitter with a message for President-Elect Joe Biden. "It's a time for strong leadership and for us to put our differences aside. Our farmers need more trade, we need to complete…Senate Ag Committee Discusses Climate Solutions
Published June 27, 2020
The Senate Agriculture Committee held a hearing on the Growing Climate Solutions Act last week. The bill directs the USDA to create a program to help private landowners generate carbon credits. Committee Ranking Member Debbie Stabenow is a co-author of…Ag Industry Leaders Look at the Food Supply Chain
Published May 13, 2020
After a slow down and closures, meat packing plants are starting to run again. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue says the industry turned a corner, but capacity is still low. "We're going to have meat protein for the future," says Perdue.…Ag Industry Represented on Administration Economic Recovery Panel
Published April 15, 2020
President Donald Trump is taking input from all sectors regarding a post-COVID-19 economy. For agriculture, Trump’s Great American Economic Revival Industry Group includes American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall, Cargill CEO David MacLennan, Corteva CEO Jim Collins and Deere…Labor Restrictions Could Challenge U.S. Farmers
Published March 18, 2020
The U.S. government has suspended visa processing in Mexico to combat the spread of coronavirus. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall says this will restrict the number of immigrant workers being allowed into the country. Under the new restrictions,…