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AFBF Responds to Falling Farm Income Report
AFBF Responds to Falling Farm Income Report
AFBF Responds to Falling Farm Income Report
While American families are dealing with record-high grocery prices, farm families can expect to see a drop in income during 2023.  American Farm Bureau Federation economists analyzed the Farm Income Forecast in their latest Market Intel Report, noting that income will fall 16% this year while costs will rise over 4%.   “...
Will Farm Workforce Modernization Act Return In This Congress?
Will Farm Workforce Modernization Act Return In This Congress?
Will Farm Workforce Modernization Act Return In This Congress?
After clearing the House twice, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act stalled in the Senate during the 117th Congress, and failed to get a vote.  Now that a new Congress has been seated, what does that mean for the legislation.  Dan Newhouse, chair of the Western Caucus and one of the key sponsors of the bill says his office is working on a strategy to reintroduce legislation.   "What's it goi
AFBF: Updated WOTUS Rule Unworkable
AFBF: Updated WOTUS Rule Unworkable
AFBF: Updated WOTUS Rule Unworkable
According to the American Farm Bureau Federation, the EPA’s timing in issuing a final Waters of the U.S. rule last week, ahead of a Supreme Court decision, will only cause more disruption and uncertainty for producers.  “Considerable confusion on the ground for the regulated community,” the Farm Bureau noted.   “That was one of t...
DOT Rejects Ag's Request For Exemption
DOT Rejects Ag's Request For Exemption
DOT Rejects Ag's Request For Exemption
On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Transportation rejected a request by livestock and agriculture groups for an exemption to federal driving time regulations that many in farm county say would provide necessary flexibility during certain times of the year...
Farm Bureau: Thanksgiving Dinner Cost Up 20%
Farm Bureau: Thanksgiving Dinner Cost Up 20%
Farm Bureau: Thanksgiving Dinner Cost Up 20%
According to the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 37th annual Thanksgiving Dinner survey, which looks at the cost of the meal for ten, this year’s turkey dinner will cost roughly 20% more than last year, and 36% higher than 2020.  This year’...
High Diesel Prices Put Strain on Farmers
High Diesel Prices Put Strain on Farmers
High Diesel Prices Put Strain on Farmers
With diesel prices more than $1.50 per gallon higher than this time last year, the American Farm Bureau Federation is calling on the Administration to bring more domestic supply online.  The Ag organization said a ban on U.S. imports of petroleum from Russia, lower domestic production capacity, and seasonal demand are all contributing to higher costs.     ...
Clarifications Needed On WOTUS
Clarifications Needed On WOTUS
Clarifications Needed On WOTUS
With oral arguments now complete in the Sackett versus EPA case before the Supreme Court, questions still remain related to whether or not the federal government has jurisdiction over certain parcels of land.  Courtney Briggs, senior director of government affairs for the American Farm Bureau Federation said the confusion goes back to a previous Supreme Court Case that created two tests of jurisdi
Court Grants Coalition Intervention in Gray Wolf Lawsuit
Court Grants Coalition Intervention in Gray Wolf Lawsuit
Court Grants Coalition Intervention in Gray Wolf Lawsuit
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, the American Farm Bureau, and other members of a coalition applauded an appeals court decision allowing intervention in a case regarding gray wolves.  The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals will allow the coalition to intervene in the Defenders of Wildlife versus the U.S. Fish and Wil...