Farm Bureau Asks for Increased Domestic Energy Production

American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall sent a letter to the White House asking the Administration to take the necessary steps to address the high energy costs impacting all Americans. Over the past 15 months, oil prices have increased by 130% to more than $120 per barrel.

“As Russia’s harmful actions in Ukraine continue and further sanctions get imposed against Russia, oil prices will likely continue to rise, creating even higher consumer costs and threatening U.S. energy and economic security,” Duvall noted in his letter.

The organization is asking the administration to remove barriers to domestic energy production and to increase the production of biofuels that have reduced America’s dependence on foreign crude oil while creating jobs in rural America.

“By displacing imported petroleum, increased biofuel use, and domestic energy production will enhance U.S. security and independence while supporting America’s farmers and rural economies,” Duvall added.

Energy independence continues to be a high priority for the Farm Bureau.

Click Here to read Duvall's letter.

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