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Ag Groups File Lawsuit to Challenge EPA's "Vague" New WOTUS Definition
Ag Groups File Lawsuit to Challenge EPA's "Vague" New WOTUS Definition

Farm Bureau's Duvall says the rule puts farmers and ranchers in a position where they will have to hire lawyers and consultants to establish the boundaries of farming.

Can You Now Repair Your Own John Deere Equipment?
Can You Now Repair Your Own John Deere Equipment?

The “right to repair” issue has been an ongoing hot topic, and now, a MOU between Deere & Co and AFBF means farmers will be able to repair their own equipment or use an independent technician.

 Farm Bureau Seeks ‘Unified’ Farm Bill of Ag and Nutrition Aid
Farm Bureau Seeks ‘Unified’ Farm Bill of Ag and Nutrition Aid

American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) released its general new farm bill recommendations on Thursday. First on the AFBF’s list: “protect farm bill program spending.”

A Historical Day: SCOTUS Hears Oral Arguments on Proposition 12
A Historical Day: SCOTUS Hears Oral Arguments on Proposition 12

Terry Wolters was one of a handful of pork producers who watched Supreme Court justices grill attorneys with questions during oral arguments on Oct. 11 in NPPC v. Ross challenging the constitutionality of Prop 12.

Zippy Duvall: Labor is Biggest Limiting Factor for American Agriculture
Zippy Duvall: Labor is Biggest Limiting Factor for American Agriculture

The president of the American Farm Bureau Federation weighs in on immigration reform and year-round work permits, Waters of the U.S. concerns and support for the new Climate-Smart Commodities Program.

The House passes BBB Act — Do the costs outweigh the benefits?
The House passes BBB Act — Do the costs outweigh the benefits?

The U.S. House of Representatives passed President Joe Biden’s ‘Build Back Better’ plan, also known as the reconciliation package. This vote came after months of debate and countless rewrites to the plan.

U.S. President-elect Joe Biden is sworn in as the 46th U.S. President, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., January 20, 2021.
Ag Industry Leaders Congratulate Biden, Echo His Call for Unity

Following the inauguration of President Joe Biden, the 46th President of the United States, agriculture industry leaders congratulated Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.

Will Immigrant Ag Workers Be Allowed in the U.S.?
Will Immigrant Ag Workers Be Allowed in the U.S.?

The Department of Homeland Security assures there won’t be trade interruptions with Mexico — posting on social media that essential commercial activity will not be impacted.

President Donald Trump at the 2020 American Farm Bureau Federation Convention
Trump Touts Trade Wins at Farm Bureau

“We did it! We did it!” With those words, President Donald Trump launched into an hour-long recap of legislative wins for agriculture in a speech Sunday to delegates at the American Farm Bureau Convention.

President Trump to Make Third Straight Appearance at Farm Bureau
President Trump to Make Third Straight Appearance at Farm Bureau

For the third straight year, President Donald Trump will speak to members of the American Farm Bureau Federation.

President Trump brought his fight to build a border wall to the 100th Annual Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) annual meeting in New Orleans, La. on Monday.
Trump Brings Border Wall Fight To AFBF, Promises Ag Labor Solution

President Trump brought his fight to build a border wall to the 100th Annual Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) annual meeting in New Orleans, La. on Monday.