The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) today released its analysis of the EPA’s Waters of the United States (WOTUS) final rule and concerns the organizations has about its impact on farmers and ranchers. The Farm Bureau analysis, now available online, is headlined “No, No, No! No Clarity, No Certainty, No Limits on Agency Power.” Among the main concerns Farm Bureau …
Ag Interests Urge TPA Passage
Senate Republicans and agriculture industry leaders held a press conference in Washington today to discuss the ways new trade deals could benefit the agriculture community and urge passage of the bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) legislation. Senators speaking on behalf of TPA included Republican Conference Chairman John Thune (R-SD), Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts (R-KS), Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT) …
96th AFBF Annual Meeting
The 96th annual convention of the American Farm Bureau Federation was held in San Diego, January 11-13, 2015. Links are provided here to photos, stories and audio from the meeting. 2015 AFBF Convention photo album Farm Bureau Proud and Optimistic – Farm Bureau Distinguished Service Awards USTR Visits AFBF Convention – Farm Bureau Town Hall with Secretary Vilsack – AFBF …
Farm Bureau Convention Preview
Innovation and technology will be in the spotlight at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 96th annual convention, which begins this weekend in San Diego. Brand new this year is the IDEAg Innovate Conference and Trade Show that will feature topics such as managing agricultural big data, the use of drones for farming purposes, precision agriculture and Internet strategies for farmers …
Farm Bureau Ditch the Rule Initiative
The Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed “Waters of the US” rule was published in the Federal Register last week – all 111,000 words of it. The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) responded with just three words – “Ditch the Rule”. Farm Bureau is calling on its members to bring the rule to the attention of local, state and federal lawmakers.
Farmers Discuss Need for Immigration Reform
The Partnership for a New American Economy and the Agriculture Coalition for Immigration Reform released a report Tuesday entitled “No Longer Home Grown: How Labor Shortages are Increasing America’s Reliance on Imported Fresh Produce and Slowing U.S. Economic Growth.” The report part of the #iFarmImmigration campaign launched last month by the American Farm Bureau Federation and more than 70 other …
2014 American Farm Bureau Federation Convention
The 2014 American Farm Bureau Federation Convention has taken place January 12-15, 2014 in San Antonio, TX. Chuck has been there to capture it with photos, videos and audio. Here we will provide you with quick links to it all. Check back often as more will be uploaded daily. 2014 AFBF Convention Photo Album AFBF Convention Social Communicating 2014 AFBF …