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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…

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,…

TransFARMation: Farm Leader Says Healing Can Begin by Talking

Published March 2, 2020

Farmers are generally proud, independent and private people. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall says we need to move beyond that. "We have to seize the potential in being able to heal ourselves by talking to someone," said Duvall.…

Duvall and VanderWal Re-elected

Published January 22, 2020

Delegates re-elected American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall and Vice President Scott VanderWal for their third two-year term. VanderWal served as chair of the meeting on behalf of Duvall, who is grieving the loss of his wife, Bonnie.

Wife of AFBF President Passes

Published January 19, 2020

Bonnie Duvall, wife of American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall, lost her courageous battle with cancer on Saturday. AFBF Vice President Scott VanderWal described her as “a special member of the Farm Bureau family.” Bonnie and Zippy were chosen…

Duvall Celebrates MFBF Centennial With Members

Published November 25, 2019

American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall joined Minnesota Farm Bureau members on Saturday to celebrate the organization’s centennial. Speaking with members, Duvall talked about keeping faith in the tough times and also updated on trade discussions. "The U.S. Mexico…

Abuse Cited for Wetland Determination Appeals

Published September 19, 2019

American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall is urging USDA to change its appeals process for wetland determinations. The letter follows a recent federal court decision that found fault with the NRCS appeals process. Duvall said farmers and ranchers are…

A Trade Deal Sought Before Political Season Begins

Published June 19, 2019

If Congress does not ratify the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement before the 2020 election cycle, it may be difficult to finalize other trade deals with the European Union and Japan. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall made that point in an…

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Senate Ag Committee Discusses Climate Solutions

Ag Industry Leaders Look at the Food Supply Chain

Ag Industry Represented on Administration Economic Recovery Panel

Labor Restrictions Could Challenge U.S. Farmers

TransFARMation: Farm Leader Says Healing Can Begin by Talking

Duvall and VanderWal Re-elected

Wife of AFBF President Passes

Duvall Celebrates MFBF Centennial With Members

Abuse Cited for Wetland Determination Appeals

A Trade Deal Sought Before Political Season Begins

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