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U.S./UK Agreement The First On Many, AFBF Says
U.S./UK Agreement The First On Many, AFBF Says
U.S./UK Agreement The First On Many, AFBF Says
The U.S. and the United Kingdom announced Thursday that they had reached the framework of a trade agreement that included opening U.K. market access for American agricultural products.  Dave Salmonsen, senior director of government affairs for the American Farm Bureau Federation, said the new agreement is the first step in a much larger picture.   Th...
New Children's Book Encourages Kids To Look At Food Differently
New Children's Book Encourages Kids To Look At Food Differently
New Children's Book Encourages Kids To Look At Food Differently
The latest publication from Feeding Minds Press, the publishing arm of the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture, is “I LOVE Blueberries,” a children’s book written by Shannon Anderson.  Anderson said her newest book is a sequel to the award-winning “I LOVE Strawberries.”   “'I LOVE Blueberri...
Ag Innovation Apps Now Being Accepted
Ag Innovation Apps Now Being Accepted
Ag Innovation Apps Now Being Accepted
Applications are now open for the Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge a national business competition showcasing agricultural-based entrepreneurs and startups.  Chase Heineman, director of industry relations for the American Farm Bureau Federation, said they’re looking for any business solving a problem in farm country.   “...
AFBF: The Next Three Months Critical For Trade
AFBF: The Next Three Months Critical For Trade
AFBF: The Next Three Months Critical For Trade
President Trump announced a 90-day pause in the reciprocal tariffs in place on many U.S. trading partners.  Dave Salmonsen, senior director of government affairs for the American Farm Bureau Federation, said the situation has changed rapidly over the last week-plus.  ...
AFBF: Farmers & Ranchers Need Tax Cuts Extended
AFBF: Farmers & Ranchers Need Tax Cuts Extended
AFBF: Farmers & Ranchers Need Tax Cuts Extended
The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is set to expire this year if Congress doesn’t take action.  Dustin Sherer, director of government affairs for the American Farm Bureau Federation, said letting the TCJA expire would have significant impacts to agriculture and a majority of Americans.   “...
AFBF Discusses Changes To Beneficial Ownership Filing Requirement
AFBF Discusses Changes To Beneficial Ownership Filing Requirement
AFBF Discusses Changes To Beneficial Ownership Filing Requirement
Farmers and ranchers who have been following the changes to beneficial ownership filing requirements may soon have a final decision and possibly some relief. Dustin Sherer, director of government affairs for the American Farm Bureau Federation, said the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network recently announced it won’t fine or penalize American companies who fail to file, and an interim rule is in t

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