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June 24, 2021 | Newsline

Farm Bureau says this week’s Senate Agriculture Committee hearing on cattle markets starts a much-needed discussion. Micheal Clements shares what needs to happen next.
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June 24, 2021 | News Releases

The American Farm Bureau Federation applauds the U.S. Senate for passing the Growing Climate Solutions Act. The act has 52 cosponsors, which makes it the first major piece of bipartisan legislation that would help farmers, ranchers and forest landowners reduce greenhouse gas emissions and build climate resilience through voluntary, market-driven programs.
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June 23, 2021 | News Releases

American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Cedar Point Nursery v. Hassid. The court ruled 6-3 to uphold private property rights.
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June 22, 2021 | News Releases

American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on the scheduled U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee hearing on price volatility in cattle markets.
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June 21, 2021 | News Releases

The American Farm Bureau Federation and Texas Farm Bureau today presented Rep. Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) with AFBF’s Golden Plow award. The Golden Plow is the highest honor the organization gives to sitting members of Congress.
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June 17, 2021 | Newsline

A recent study created by the Agriculture and Food Policy Center shows the devastating impacts of inheritance tax code changes. Micheal Clements shares more about the study.
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June 15, 2021 | Newsline

Changes could be in store for the Packers and Stockyards Act. Chad Smith has more on what the USDA’s recent announcement might mean for agriculture.
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June 10, 2021 | Newsline

The Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corps of Engineers this week announced intent to repeal and replace the Navigable Waters Protection rule. Micheal Clements shares more on what this means for farmers and ranchers.
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June 9, 2021 | News Releases

American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) announcement of its intention to reverse the Navigable Waters Protection Rule.
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June 8, 2021 | Newsline

Two bills introduced in the House of Representatives would help close the gap on rural broadband. Micheal Clements shares details on the legislation.
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