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Full-court press as Senate takes up Border Security, Economic Opportunity, Immigration Modernization Act
From Christmas tree farmers, to dairy owners to fruit and vegetable growers, farmers and ranchers from across the country are personally delivering a united message to Capitol Hill lawmakers... READ MORE
First up on Farm Bureau’s agenda is passage of the farm bill
At a time of Washington gridlock, when not much of anything is being resolved, Farm Bureau is not only seeing action on three of its policy priorities, we are setting the course... READ MORE
The legislation provides needed risk management tools and a viable economic safety net
With Senate passage of the farm bill on June 10, farmers and ranchers are turning their attention to the House, which is expected to take up its version of the legislation later this month... READ MORE
Speaker Boehner is giving all Americans real optimism that Washington can get important work done in 2013
It is unfortunate that outside political groups with no interest in the agricultural economy or the farm and ranch families who underpin our rural economies have reacted by promoting inaction, effectively supporting no reform, no progress... READ MORE
Strong rural schools are vital to enhancing the lives of rural Americans
S. 1096 would create an office of rural education policy led by a director whose responsibilities include establishing and maintaining a clearinghouse for issues faced by rural schools and coordinating activities inside the U.S. Department of Education regarding rural schools... READ MORE
World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report reflects slow corn planting season
Although reduced by 135 million bushels to slightly above 14 billion bushels, corn production, if realized, would still be record setting. The report also reduced projected corn use by 70 million bushels... 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
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AFBF: Death Tax Repeal Act 'Gets the Job Done'Jun 19, 2013WASHINGTON, D.C., June 19, 2013 – The American Farm Bureau Federation supports legislation introduced today in both the House and Senate that would permanently repeal the estate tax. Sen. John Thune’s (R-S.D.) bill, The Death Tax Repeal Act of 2013, coupled with bipartisan legislation of the same title introduced by Reps. Kevin Brady (R-Texas) and Mike McIntyre (D-N.C.), is .. READ MORE |
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Farmers Hit DC to Push for Immigration ReformJun 17, 2013The nation’s farmers aren’t leaving the issue of immigration to pundits to talk about. They’re going to Capitol Hill themselves to makes sure the nation’s lawmakers understand how important immigration reform is for agriculture in this country. AFBF Director of Grassroots and Policy Advocacy Cody Lyon, Gene Richard works with Pennsylvania mushroom farmers, Christmastree farmer Fred Strathm.. LISTEN |
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Farm Jobs for the UnemployedJun 13, 2013It is no new problem that farm owners have a difficult time hiring and retaining employees to perform manual labor. Native-born U.S. citizens are just not interested in conducting the strenuous tasks ... READ MORE |
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Rabbit farmer: people should be game to try this lean meatJun 6, 2013When you think of small game such as rabbit, you might think it would taste just like chicken, but according to rabbit farmer Jan Hoadley of Nauvoo, Ala., it’s “as much like chicken as lamb is to ... READ MORE |
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The Ag Agenda: Farm Bureau, Full Speed AheadJun 18, 2013At a time of Washington gridlock, when not much of anything is being resolved, Farm Bureau is not only seeing action on three of its policy priorities, we are setting the course. READ MORE |
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Wealth Creation and Rural Livelihoods free webinarsJun 18, 2013Every so often I suggest to my blog followers that you sign up for membership in the Wealth Creation and Rural Livelihoods website community to keep up to date with new opportunities and recent activi... 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.