Newsroom Archive - American Farm Bureau Federation

Farm Bureau Releases Milk Program Recommendations

October 2, 2019 | News Releases

The American Farm Bureau Federation today released a proposal for the future of U.S. milk-pricing provisions and marketing-order reform.
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Lawmakers Propose Welcomed Endangered Species Act Changes

October 1, 2019 | Newsline

The American Farm Bureau Federation applauds a group of lawmakers effort to modernize the Endangered Species Act. Micheal Clements has more.
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Farm Town Strong Opioid Campaign Earns Top Honors in PRSA-NCC’s Strategic PR Awards

October 1, 2019 | News Releases

Farm Town Strong, a joint campaign from the American Farm Bureau Federation and National Farmers Union, earned top honors in the Public Relations Society of America National Capital Chapter’s Thoth Awards for having a significant, measurable impact in reducing stigma and influencing public opinion about opioid addiction in rural America.
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Groups Ask EPA for More Hemp Crop Protection

September 30, 2019 | News Releases

The American Farm Bureau Federation and the National Industrial Hemp Council have asked the Environmental Protection Agency to add 10 crop protection products to those applications approved for use on hemp.
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AFBF Applauds U.S.-Japan Agreement

September 26, 2019 | Newsline

The trade agreement between the U.S. and Japan is a positive step for agriculture. Micheal Clements has more.
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Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge Application Deadline Extended to Oct. 14; $145K in Startup Funds on the Table

September 26, 2019 | News Releases

The American Farm Bureau Federation, in partnership with Farm Credit, will accept applications for the 2020 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge through Oct. 14.
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Farmers Commend Agreement on Japanese Trade Deal

September 25, 2019 | News Releases

The United States and Japan today announced they reached an agreement on a trade deal that further opens markets for both countries.
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Rail Safety Week Highlights Railway Dangers in Rural America

September 25, 2019 | Newsline

Rail Safety Week provides an opportunity to raise awareness about the dangers around rail crossings. Micheal Clements has more.
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Engage Students and Share the Story of Agriculture with Food and Farm Facts

September 24, 2019 | News Releases

The new Food and Farm Facts book, map and pocket guide, produced by the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture, are now available.
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September Crop Report Shows Slight Yield Declines

September 19, 2019 | Newsline

The latest forecast from USDA shows slight yield declines for corn and soybeans. Micheal Clements has more.
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