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Modernized Endangered Species Act Rules Reinstated
California Ag Today
Modernized rules on the Endangered Species Act are officially reinstated after an appeals court decision.
Modernized Endangered Species Act Rules Reinstated
California Ag Today
Modernized rules on the Endangered Species Act are officially reinstated after an appeals court decision.
ESA Changes Overturned
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a lower court ruling that vacating 2019 revisions of the Endangered Species Act.
89% Food Secure in 2021 and More Wildfire Fighting Resources Requested
The Agribusiness Update
USDA data shows 89% of U.S. households were Food Secure in 2021, and Western Lawmakers request additional wildfire fighting resources.
Ag Conservationists
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
American Farm Bureau Federation Vice President Scott VanderWal testifies before Senate in support of Livestock Regulatory Protection Act to emphasize that farmers and ranchers are the original conservationists.
AFBF on Market Access
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
American Farm Bureau's Dave Salmonsen says, despite the President's anti-free trade deal policy, they will continue to press for binding market access agreements.
Taiwan Tension
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S.-China tensions over House Speaker Pelosi's trip to Taiwan are rising over questions whether or not it impacts trade.
AFBF Chief Economist Talks Inflation and Agriculture
Southeast Regional Ag News
Due largely to a 4.6% drop in energy prices, month-to-month inflation was zero percent.
AFBF wants CA Producer Input on Next Farm Bill
California Ag Today
Lawmakers have started the process of creating the 2023 Farm Bill and the American Farm Bureau Federation is working on gathering farmers’ priorities. Sam Kieffer, AFBF Vice President of Public Policy, says many lawmakers will be gathering information from farmers this summer.
AFBF on Fertilizer Access and Milk Producers Support Infant Formula Legislation
The Agribusiness Update
The American Farm Bureau calls on USDA to make sure farmers have access to fertilizer supplies, and National Milk Producers support infant formula legislation.
Fuel and Fertilizer Prices
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
American Farm Bureau economist Roger Cryan says fuel and fertilizer prices could stay high for a couple more years.
Florida Farm Bureau Wins PR Awards and Much of U.S. in Drought
The Agribusiness Update
The Florida Farm Bureau's PR staff receives top honors at American Farm Bureau national communications contest, and Drought Monitor shows much of U.S. in some level of drought.
Southern Acreage Estimates and Farm Dog of the Year Contest
The Agribusiness Update
USDA is out with the latest crop acreage estimates for the Southern Region, and American Farm Bureau Federation's Farm Dog of the Year contest.
Fuel Prices & Farmers
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
American Farm Bureau Economist Robert Cryan talks about the new data on the toll fuel inflation is taking on ag producers.
AFBF wants CA Producer Input on Next Farm Bill
California Ag Today
Lawmakers have started the process of creating the 2023 Farm Bill and the American Farm Bureau Federation is working on gathering farmers’ priorities. Sam Kieffer, AFBF Vice President of Public Policy, says many lawmakers will be gathering information from farmers this summer.
Florida Farm Bureau Wins PR Awards and Tariffs are Leverage on China
The Agribusiness Update
The Florida Farm Bureau's Public Relations staff took home top honors in three categories at the AFBF National Communications Award Contest, and USTR Tai says tariffs are good leverage when it comes to negotiating with China.
Ocean Shipping Reform Act Becomes Law
Southeast Regional Ag News
According to Zippy Duvall, AFBF, "it will provide a new oversight and enforcement authority through the Federal Maritime Commission."
AFBF Welcomes Ocean Shipping Reform Act
California Ag Today
President Joe Biden signed into law the Ocean Shipping Reform Act Thursday afternoon, applauded by the American Farm Bureau Federation. AFBF President Zippy Duvall attended the signing ceremony at the White House and says the Biden administration worked with Farm Bureau to support passage of the bill.
Lifting Tariffs on China
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
As inflation hits 40-year high, President considers lifting some tariffs on China as a possible relief valve.
iFarmiVote Election Toolkit Revamped
Southeast Regional Ag News
The online toolkit from the American Farm Bureau Federation gives you all the information you need before voting.