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November 29, 2021 | News Releases
General session keynote speakers slated for the 2022 American Farm Bureau Convention are sure to inspire and entertain attendees. Inspirational speaker Jim “Murph” Murphy, founder and chairman of Afterburner, will speak during the afternoon general session at the convention on Sunday, Jan. 9, in Atlanta, Georgia. Comedian Jeff Allen will perform on Monday, Jan. 10, during the convention’s closing general session.
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November 23, 2021 | Newsline
Supply chain issues have made life difficult for U.S. farmers, ranchers, and rural communities. Chad Smith has more on how those supply chain issues could make the holiday season more challenging for shoppers as well.
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November 18, 2021 | News Releases
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed rule to replace the Navigable Waters Protection Rule.
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November 18, 2021 | Newsline
The cost of a Thanksgiving Day meal is higher than last year. Chad Smith has more behind the rising price of the holiday feast.
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November 18, 2021 | News Releases
Farm Bureau’s 36th annual survey indicates the average cost of this year’s classic Thanksgiving feast for 10 is $53.31 or less than $6.00 per person. This is a $6.41 or 14% increase from last year’s average of $46.90.
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November 17, 2021 | News Releases
The American Farm Bureau Federation joined eight other organizations in reaching out to United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai in advance of the upcoming 12th Ministerial Conference (MC12), which will focus on the future work of the World Trade Organization (WTO), to call for needed reforms.
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November 16, 2021 | News Releases
The American Farm Bureau Federation sent a letter to the U.S. House of Representatives today stating its opposition to the Build Back Better Act, also known as the reconciliation package. President Zippy Duvall commented on the Build Back Better Act.
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November 16, 2021 | News Releases
The game, titled “From Seed to Shirt,” is generously sponsored by Nichino America and encourages players to solve math problems to earn clothes for their in-game character. From Seed to Shirt is best for students in third through fifth grade.
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November 16, 2021 | Newsline
Trade is a hot topic this month with several meetings touching on the issue, including Monday’s U.S.-China Leaders’ Summit. Micheal Clements has more on what to expect as these meetings take place.
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November 13, 2021 | News Releases
“The best available science and data.” It’s a phrase that carries heavy weight—or at least it should, as “the best available science and data” is the standard by which a regulatory agency is charged with conducting Endangered Species Act decisions. It is also the standard on which the fate of farmers across the country and their continued ability to use vital crop protection tools hinges.
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