President Duvall on Fox Business: Our farmers need an open market

News / In The News April 17, 2020

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The shuttering of America's food service industry is taking a toll on America's agriculture. The nation's food supply is strong, but the processing system is struggling to get food to retailers.

American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall appeared on Fox Business Varney & Co. program. He discussed the challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to reopen markets domestically and internationally.

Watch the entire Fox Business interview here.

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Nominations Open Through July 15 for Farm Bureau Farm Dog of the Year Contest

News / News Release June 30, 2022

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Farmers are invited to submit nominations for the 2023 Farm Bureau Farm Dog of the Year contest, supported by Purina. This is the fifth year of the contest, which celebrates farm dogs and the many ways they support farmers and ranchers in producing nutritious food for families and their pets across America.

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Why We Advocate

News / The State June 29, 2022

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Fast forward 80 years. The 2010 census shows that the number of U.S. citizens now living in rural areas has shrunk to 19.3% of the U.S. population - or 1 in 5. The population shift away from rural locations means that farmers and ranchers need to speak up more than ever before.

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