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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...

The American Farm Bureau Federation is asking the EPA for changes to the Waters of the U.S. Rule.  David Schilling, AFBF public policy counsel, said the group wants the rule brought in line with the Sackett v. EPA Supreme Court ruling.   “...

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...

Many provisions in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act are set to expire this year.  The American Farm Bureau Federation says that adds a big task to the Congressional to-do list: updating the tax code.   Many of those expiring provisions provide important relief for farm families.  AFBF Associa...

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.   “...

Following President Trump’s announcement of reciprocal tariffs last week, Dave Salmonsen, senior director of government affairs for the American Farm Bureau Federation, noted there are two sets of tariffs to keep in mind.   “One is a 10% tariff on all goods, imports.  That will be s...

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.   “...

It wasn’t just local organizations that marked National Ag Day on Tuesday; the USDA and American Farm Bureau made sure to offer recognition to those that produce the nation’s food, feed, fiber, fuel and forestry products.   “Every day through challenges and triumphs, the men and women in agriculture show they adapt, they solve problems, and they push forward, ensuring that future generations can c

Earlier this week, the Environmental Protection Agency announced moves to begin to clarify the Waters of the U.S. rule .  Courtney Briggs, senior director of government affairs for the American Farm Bureau Federation, says this is good news for farm country.   “...

Jon Doggett spent more than three decades working for several agricultural trade groups on policy issues important to U.S. farmers and ranchers.  When looking at the development of climate-smart agriculture, he thought the U.S. agriculture would be ahead of its current development pace.  ...