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The American Farm Bureau is calling on USDA to take steps to make sure American farmers continue to have access to crucial fertilizer supplies.  The organization submitted comments on USDA’s “Request for Information on Access to Fertilizer.”  AFBF said man...

The American Farm Bureau Federation announced late last week the selection of a new Executive Vice President.  Joby Young will take the role in mid-July following the retirement of Dale Moore.  Young will serve in a chief of staff role at AFBF. It's a f...

Last week, President Biden signed into law the Ocean Shipping Reform Act, applauded by the American Farm Bureau Federation.  AFBF President Zippy Duvall attended the signing ceremony at the White House and said the Biden administration worked with Farm Bureau on this key legislation. ...

A Proposal by the Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC, would require reporting of climate-related disclosures throughout the supply chain. Farm groups including the American Farm Bureau Federation have concerns regarding the proposal but need more time to review the rule ...

Supply chain issues impacting fertilizer, seed, crop protection products, and even machinery parts, have farmers facing another challenge in growing a crop. Marieta Hauser, member of the American Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee, said the price and availability of products to raise a crop are a big challenge right now. “ ...

The American Farm Bureau Federation is hopeful the trade war with China is reaching a turning point, after months of devastating tariffs and retaliation between the two nations.  After China’s commerce ministry said Thursday it was opposed to escalating trade tensions, and that it wishes to resolve its long-running trade dispute with the U.S. with a ...

Last month, Angi Bailey, a second-generation nursery tree farmer from Multnomah County, graduated from the American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) prestigious Partners in Ag Leadership (PAL) program.  Only ten farmers and ranchers are chosen nationally for this elite two-year program.   B...

The American Farm Bureau is asking Congress to quickly pass the Revitalizing Underdeveloped Rural Areas and Lands (RURAL) Act.  The recently-introduced legislation will ensure that electric cooperatives won’t put their tax-exempt status in jeopardy when they accept government grants for things like expanding broadband or restoring power after storms and other disasters.   M...

The farm and ranch families that makeup Farm Bureau donated just over 32 million pounds of food to assist hungry Americans. They also raised more than $360,000 as part of their “Harvest for All” program. The initiative is now in its 17th year and spearheaded by the members of the Young Farmers and Ranchers Program. When you c...

A divided Congress is ready for battle, including on the future of GOP tax reform enacted by the last Congress.  Incoming Senate Finance Chair Chuck Grassley said majority House Democrats want to “undo” and “chip away” at GOP-passed tax breaks.  Grassley said he’ll try to...