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Farmers have always been at the mercy of Mother Nature
As the old saying goes, when it rains it pours. No one knows that better right now than farmers, especially those in the Midwest. Because of the record downpour this spring, it comes as no surprise crops will be planted very late this year, if at all... READ MORE
Read the FAQs, messages, a side-by-side comparison of Senate and House bills and other resources
“The time is long overdue for our nation to have a comprehensive agricultural labor plan that works for all sectors of agriculture and across all regions of our nation.” – AFBF President Bob Stallman... READ MORE
Wanted: photos accurately portraying today’s agriculture and safe practices of farmers and ranchers
The 2013 Farm Bureau Photo contest is a coordinated effort between American Farm Bureau Federation and the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture... READ MORE
Farmers, ranchers need tax code to manage risks associated with agriculture while complying with tax liabilities
Cash accounting tools, like the deferral of commodity and product receipts and prepaying the cost of livestock feed, fertilizer and other farm supplies, are important to farmers... READ MORE
New York Farm Bureau President and dairy owner Dean Norton testified before the House Small Business Subcommittee
The HIT, which was passed as part of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, will be levied on a health insurance company’s net premiums... READ MORE
FBNews was printed and shipped by mail for the last time
In-depth coverage of agriculture-related legislative and regulatory activity continues via a free FBNews e-newsletter and website, fbnews.fb.org... READ MORE
Farm Bureau is Working for a New Farm Bill That Meets Its Core Principles
Farm Bureau supports a Farm Bill that saves $23 billion over the cost of continuing the current programs. Part of the savings should be directed to deficit reduction and part of it towards drafting a bill with an adequate safety net for producers... READ MORE
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Statement Regarding Senate Judiciary Passage of Immigration Reform BillMay 21, 2013WASHINGTON, D.C., May 21, 2013 – “The time is long overdue for our nation to have a comprehensive agricultural labor plan that works for all sectors of agriculture and across all regions of our nation. The Senate Judiciary Committee today passed a balanced immigration reform bill today that included a fair and workable farm labor provision that sets the stage for Senate action beginning next .. READ MORE |
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Immigration Reform Takes Big Step ForwardMay 23, 2013Would you rather import farm labor or import all your food? American Farm Bureau labor specialist Kristi Boswell says that’s a choice Americans may face if Congress can’t pass comprehensive immigration reform. Luckily Congress seems to be moving in the right direction. AFBF’s Johnna Miller has that story... LISTEN |
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Coming to Grips with Aging InfrastructureMay 23, 2013The American Society of Civil Engineers gave the country’s inland waterway system a D- on its most recent infrastructure report card, just a smidge away from failing. This is problematic, as 60 per... READ MORE |
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Ragin’ cajun sugar caneMay 24, 2013Who hasn’t heard of New Orleans? There’s a decent chance you’ve even been there. But Vacherie, La., probably wasn’t on your map. That’s where Megan Gravois was born... READ MORE |
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Revised Farm Bill to Face Gauntlet of Amendments in Senate This WeekMay 21, 2013The Senate bill proposes cutting SNAP spending by $4 billion over the next 10 years. The Congressional Budget Office estimates it will provide $18 billion in deficit reduction over the next decade. Ot... READ MORE |
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Free Webinar on “Flipped Learning”May 24, 2013American Farm Bureau Federation belongs to a coalition called Organizations Concerned About Rural Education (OCRE). At our meeting this week, Kari M. Arfstrom, Ph.D., Executive Director of the Flipp... READ MORE |
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AFBF is the unified national voice of agriculture working through our grassroots organizations to enhance and strengthen the lives of rural Americans and to build strong, prosperous agricultural communities.