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Ag Safety Awareness Week: “Lead the Way in Agriculture”
Ag Safety Awareness Week: “Lead the Way in Agriculture”
Ag Safety Awareness Week: “Lead the Way in Agriculture”
This is Agricultural Safety Awareness Week, and many in the farming community are being reminded through Friday to keep safety a priority.  U.S. Agricultural Safety and Health Centers will join Farm Bureaus across the country to promote ag safety this week with the theme of “Lead the Way in Agriculture.”   Each ...
Senators Stress Important Of Crop Insurance In Farm Bill Hearing
Senators Stress Important Of Crop Insurance In Farm Bill Hearing
Senators Stress Important Of Crop Insurance In Farm Bill Hearing
Senate Ag members repeatedly stressed the importance of crop insurance and the need to restructure commodity programs in the 2023 Farm Bill during the panel’s latest hearing.   “Crop insurance is the number one risk management tool for producers, but historically, hasn’t been available to some farmers who are most in need of it," said Senate Ag Chair Debbie Stabenow.  "I’m going to conti
AFBF Responds to Falling Farm Income Report
AFBF Responds to Falling Farm Income Report
AFBF Responds to Falling Farm Income Report
While American families are dealing with record-high grocery prices, farm families can expect to see a drop in income during 2023.  American Farm Bureau Federation economists analyzed the Farm Income Forecast in their latest Market Intel Report, noting that income will fall 16% this year while costs will rise over 4%.   “...
Cushman: Lawsuit Against EPA Necessary
Cushman: Lawsuit Against EPA Necessary
Cushman: Lawsuit Against EPA Necessary
An attorney for the American Farm Bureau Federation said a lawsuit filed by the Bureau and other farm groups against the EPA’s final ‘Waters of the U.S.’ rule is needed, on top of any favorable Supreme Court ruling.  Deputy General Counsel Travis Cushman says the latest WOTUS lawsuit is needed, not just because of a possible timing gap between the Biden EPA rule effective in March and a Supreme Co
AFBF Reminding Farmers the Importance of the Census of Ag
AFBF Reminding Farmers the Importance of the Census of Ag
AFBF Reminding Farmers the Importance of the Census of Ag
The American Farm Bureau Federation is reminding all producers that the Census of Agriculture provides the only source of uniform, comprehensive, and impartial agriculture data for every state and county in the nation.  AFBF Vice President of Public Policy, Sam Kieffer said the data from the survey is used to shape local and federal decisions.   “...
AFBF, AFA Sign MOU
AFBF, AFA Sign MOU
AFBF, AFA Sign MOU
The American Farm Bureau Federation and Agriculture Future of America signed a memorandum of understanding during the 2023 AFBF convention earlier this month.  The agreement launches a collaborative effort between AFBF and AFA to drive engagement among their constituents and further the missions of both organizations.  Mark St...
Groups File Legal Challenges to New WOTUS Rule
Groups File Legal Challenges to New WOTUS Rule
Groups File Legal Challenges to New WOTUS Rule
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, American Farm Bureau Federation, and 16 other farm and builders’ groups are not waiting around for the Supreme Court to clarify the definition of WOTUS.  NCBA, AFBF, and others filed a lawsuit in federal court against the Biden EPA last week for its final WOTUS rule.   The NCBA’s C...
Will Farm Workforce Modernization Act Return In This Congress?
Will Farm Workforce Modernization Act Return In This Congress?
Will Farm Workforce Modernization Act Return In This Congress?
After clearing the House twice, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act stalled in the Senate during the 117th Congress, and failed to get a vote.  Now that a new Congress has been seated, what does that mean for the legislation.  Dan Newhouse, chair of the Western Caucus and one of the key sponsors of the bill says his office is working on a strategy to reintroduce legislation.   "What's it goi
WOTUS Rule Will Lead To More Uncertainty, AFBF Says
WOTUS Rule Will Lead To More Uncertainty, AFBF Says
WOTUS Rule Will Lead To More Uncertainty, AFBF Says
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...

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