Articles tagged under: Zippy Duvall

Farmfest: Ag Policy at the Crossroads

Published July 30, 2021

Farmfest begins its three-day run Tuesday near Redwood Falls in southern Minnesota.  "There will be close to 500 exhibitors at Farmfest and you'll be able to see the latest and greatest in machinery and technology," said Kent Thiesse, forum coordinator.…

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Market Transparency is Needed

Published June 8, 2021

The big spread between packer profits and cash cattle prices continue to deliver heartburn to the beef industry. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall says more market transparency is needed. "We need a fair price for our cattle." AFBF,…

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More Public Investment Sought for Ag Research

Published March 26, 2021

According to a new report from the American Farm Bureau Federation and the Farm Journal Foundation, the entire U.S. food system is threatened by the level of public funding for agricultural research. The U.S. has traditionally been a global leader…

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Newton Leaving Farm Bureau for Senate Ag Committee

Published March 23, 2021

American Farm Bureau Federation Chief Economist John Newton will be the Chief Economist for Ranking Member John Boozman on the Senate Agriculture Committee. In a statement, AFBF President Zippy Duvall congratulated Newton, saying he will serve in an important role…

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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,…

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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…

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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.…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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