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Duvall Discusses Aging Farmers, Ranchers With Senate
Duvall Discusses Aging Farmers, Ranchers With Senate
Duvall Discusses Aging Farmers, Ranchers With Senate
Data shows that American farmers and ranchers are getting older.  American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall discussed this issue, as well as ways to address the problem, with the Senate Special Committee on Aging.   “According to the latest USDA Census of Agriculture, nearly 40% of all farmers are now beyond the retirement age, yet only 8% of farmers are under the age of 35," Duvall told la
USDA, AFBF Mark National Ag Day
USDA, AFBF Mark National Ag Day
USDA, AFBF Mark National Ag Day
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
Greer Confirmed as USTR
Greer Confirmed as USTR
Greer Confirmed as USTR
On Wednesday, the Senate confirmed Jamieson Greer as the new United States Trade Representative.  Greer is a trade lawyer who served as chief of staff to then-USTR Robert Lighthizer during the previous Trump administration.   Five Democrats and 51 Republicans voted for the confirmation.   Many ...
AFBF: We Appreciate That Funds Were Released
AFBF: We Appreciate That Funds Were Released
AFBF: We Appreciate That Funds Were Released
Last week, the White House released $20 million in Inflation Reduction Act money for contracts signed with farmers under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program, the Conservation Stewardship Program, and the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program...
Farm Bureau Establishes 2025 Policy Priorities
Farm Bureau Establishes 2025 Policy Priorities
Farm Bureau Establishes 2025 Policy Priorities
At this week’s convention, the American Farm Bureau adopted policies to guide the organization’s work in 2025.   “Policy priorities include everything from passing a new farm bill, enacting regulatory reform, and creating new markets for the men and women dedicated to keeping America’s pantries stocked,” said AFBF President Zippy Duvall.     Recognizing the challen...
AFBF Pressures Lawmakers For Assistance
AFBF Pressures Lawmakers For Assistance
AFBF Pressures Lawmakers For Assistance
The American Farm Bureau was mounting an 11th-hour pressure campaign to get billions of dollars in economic farm aid in a massive stopgap spending bill to avert a government shutdown this week.   “It is not acceptable for Congress to tie up their business at the end of the year and not recognize the need for, not just disaster assistance but economic assistance,” noted AFBF President Zippy Duvall.

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