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Up to Four Regional Runners-Up and People’s Choice Pup Also Will be Recognized

July 1, 2020 | News Releases

Farmers are invited to submit nominations for the 2021 Farm Bureau Farm Dog of the Year contest, with support from Purina.
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July 2, 2020 | Newsline

Both chambers of Congress have voted to extend the application period for the federal Paycheck Protection Program.
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June 30, 2020 | Newsline

It’s been a long road to get here, but the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement takes effect on July 1st. Chad Smith has more.
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June 30, 2020 | News Releases

The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) goes into effect tomorrow, at a crucial time for farmers and ranchers struggling to recover from COVID-19 losses and a depressed agricultural economy. The expected $2 billion annual increase in U.S. agricultural exports and overall increase of $65 billion in gross domestic product will provide a welcome boost.
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June 25, 2020 | Newsline

The American Farm Bureau Federation and many other agriculture groups are supporting new legislation for carbon markets. Micheal Clements has more.
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June 23, 2020 | Newsline

The Trump administration’s Navigable Waters Protection rule went into effect this week, a welcomed move by farmers and ranchers. Micheal Clements has more.
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The training course, geared toward farmers and ranchers, is open to the public and will help individuals identify signs of chronic stress and offer effective communication skills

June 23, 2020 | News Releases

Following the December 2019 announcement of a new farm stress management online training course for employees and members of Farm Credit, Farm Bureau and Farmers Union, these organizations have supported the launch of a free online training available to the general public.
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June 18, 2020 | Newsline

Trust in America’s farmers and ranchers remains high amid the devastating blow delivered by the COVID-19 pandemic. Micheal Clements has more.
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June 18, 2020 | News Releases

Trust in America’s farmers and ranchers remains high amid the devastating blow delivered by the COVID-19 pandemic. A new American Farm Bureau Federation poll shows 84% of Americans trust the nation’s farmers and the same overwhelming majority support financial assistance from the government for farmers struggling to keep from going under because of the pandemic.
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June 16, 2020 | Newsline

The American Farm Bureau Federation is calling on lawmakers to provide additional resources for farmers impacted by the COVID-19 food system shockwave. Micheal Clements has more.
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