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The American Farm Bureau Federation is hosting an industry-wide forum on the Federal Milk Marketing Order.  The forum, slated for October 14th-16th in Kansas City, was prompted by a call from Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack to get as many people involved in dairy as possible in one room to discuss solutions to the Federal Milk Marketing Order shortfalls. The...

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. ...

Earlier this week, the House of Representatives sent the Ocean Shipping Reform Act to President Biden for signature. Agriculture groups responded positively, heralding the legislation that improves the oversight of ocean shipping. Supporters of the legislation say the bill will address many maritime disruptions obstructing the import and export of U ...

According to the EPA, American agriculture’s greenhouse gas emissions fell over 4% from 2019 to 2020. The recent Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks shows ag represents only 10% of total U.S. emissions, much lower than other economic sectors. Far ...

The American Farm Bureau and 119 other ag organizations sent a joint letter to the Securities and Exchange Commission last week regarding a proposed rule that they say may impact every American farmer and rancher. The groups want more time to comment on the proposed “Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors” rule. The SEC i ...

Tuesday, March 22nd, is National Ag Day, a great time for America’s farmers and ranchers to share their story, according to Zippy Duvall, president of the American Farm Bureau Federation. He said whether those consumers are across the road or across the country, it’s important for farmers to get out there and share the story of farm country. And that ...

Elaine Trevino, the Biden Administration nominee to serve as Chief Ag Negotiator, will take a non-political appointment in the administration. As a result, the White House withdrew her nomination to the trade post at the U.S. Trade Representative’s Office. ...

The American Farm Bureau Federation, in partnership with Farm Credit, is seeking entrepreneurs to apply online for the 2023 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge. Now in its 9th year, the national business competition showcases U.S. startup companies developing innovative solutions to challenges faced by America’s farmers, ranchers and rural communities. Far ...