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AFBF is concerned about impacts of MAHA

The president of the American Farm Bureau Federation has concerns about the newly created Make America Healthy Again Commission. “It really could take modern agriculture backwards,” he says. Zippy Duvall says the organization supports the administration’s goal of bettering the health of consumers, but,”We... Read More.

AFBF reports farm bankruptcies up

An American Farm Bureau Federation economist says farm bankruptcy numbers continue to grow. Economist Samantha Ayoub says many of the Chapter 12 farm bankruptcies were filed in the Midwest. “In the Midwest, that had by far the most bankruptcies in general at 71 filings... Read More.

Minnesota Farm Bureau brings 9 policy recommendations to AFBF Convention

Minnesota Farm Bureau vice president Carolyn Olson says during the American Farm Bureau delegate session Tuesday, her organization will have the opportunity to debate nine policy recommendations. “We submitted 22, nine were accepted into the delegate session.” Speaking to Brownfield Saturday during the AFBF... Read More.

AFBF expects Trump administration to narrow WOTUS reach

Another swing at Waters of the U.S.  AFBF senior director of government affairs Courtney Briggs says the WOTUS rule has been a long-standing problem for members. “Because we’ve had a ping-pong, back and forth of regulations over the last several decades, and unfortunately during... Read More.

AFBF president urges member engagement

The president of American Farm Bureau is encouraging member engagement as the organization looks to address several priorities in 2025.  Zippy Duvall says a record number of members engaged with state and federal policy makers in 2024. “And I’m really really proud of your... Read More.