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The American Farm Bureau Federation recognized the winners of the Young Farmers and Ranchers Achievement Award, Discussion Meet, and Excellence in Agriculture Competitions.  Young farmers and ranchers competed for the awards by demonstrating knowledge, achievement, and commitment to promoting agriculture.  ...

According to the American Farm Bureau Federation, one thing is certain for farmers regarding the latest WOTUS final rule; more uncertainty.  The rule from the EPA comes as the Supreme Court prepares to soon release a decision on a lawsuit against a previous version of the rule.  AFBF De...

Farm labor reform remains a priority for the American Farm Bureau Federation.  The Senate last year failed to advance the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, legislation put forward by central Washington’s Dan Newhouse and others.  It was a bill...

According to the American Farm Bureau Federation, the EPA’s timing in issuing a final Waters of the U.S. rule last week, ahead of a Supreme Court decision, will only cause more disruption and uncertainty for producers.  “Considerable confusion on the ground for the regulated community,” the Farm Bureau noted.   “That was one of t...

The Federal Communications Commission released the National Broadband Map in November.  Emily Buckman, American Farm Bureau Federation Government Affairs Director, says the new map displays specific location-level information regarding broadband services availability, which she called a huge improvement from the census block level data that was used.  She add...

Labor demands continue to tax the bottom lines of farmers and ranchers, with rising wage rates and record usage of the H-2A visa program.  The American Farm Bureau Federation said meaningful reforms to the federal government's guest worker program must be a priority for Congress by the end of the year.  AFBF an...

Earlier this week, we told you USDA projects 2022 calendar year net farm income up nearly $20 billion, or 13.8% from 2021.  What’s driving that increase?   “Predominantly, this is a price play with 97% of that increase in cash receipts attributable to increases in price," said American Farm Bureau Federation Senior Economist Veronica Nigh.  "Now, it's not just all ...

The 104th AFBF annual convention takes place month, January 6th-11th, in Puerto Rico.  But if you plan on participating, you’re running out of time.   “We've got Bert Jacobs. He's the co-founder and chief executive of Life is Good. They are a clothing brand...

On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Transportation rejected a request by livestock and agriculture groups for an exemption to federal driving time regulations that many in farm county say would provide necessary flexibility during certain times of the year...

Last week, the Farm Bureau announced that Bert Jacobs, co-founder and Chief Executive Optimist of Life is Good will serve as the keynote speaker for its 2023 convention in Puerto Rico, January 6th-11th.  Bert and his brother John launched their business with $78 in their pocket, selling t-shirts in the streets of Boston.  Today, ...