The American Soybean Association expressed disappointment in the Senate Finance Committee’s budget reconciliation text that made significant modifications to the House-passed Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit language. The Senate Finance Committee text reverts on the progress made in the House to support U.S. farmer-driven domestic biofuels by removing a key provision to ringfence North …
Category: Ag News
Jun 17
Farm Bureau Statement on Immigration Enforcement on Farms
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall today expressed concern over reports that immigration enforcement focus will resume on farms and ranches. “President Trump recently emphasized agriculture faces unique circumstances that warrant a different approach to enforcement practices. Agriculture is inherently labor intensive – farmers cannot care for crops and animals without the contributions of …
Jun 17
AFIA Thanks Outgoing Committee Members
The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) extends its gratitude to the members who volunteer their time and expertise to serve on committees. The AFIA committees play a pivotal role in advancing the association’s mission, objectives and programs, ensuring the continued success of the animal feed and pet food industries. AFIA committee terms generally run from …
Jun 17
Congressman Josh Brecheen Reintroduces Patriotism Not Pride Act
Today, Congressman Josh Brecheen reintroduced the Patriotism Not Pride Act, which would prohibit federal agencies from using taxpayer resources to promote Pride Month or any event with a similar theme. The bill also prohibits the display of flags representing gender identity or sexual orientation by agencies on federal property. “Our national flag is a symbol …
Jun 17
Safeguarding Children in Agriculture: An Updated National Action Plan
To ensure the next generation of farmers, farm workers and all those whose careers and lives are affiliated with agriculture, the National Children’s Center has updated the National Action Plan for Childhood Agricultural Injury Prevention. The National Children’s Center worked with external advisors and many others to enhance the framework for protecting the safety, health, …
Jun 17
Tim Tebow to Keynote 2026 American Farm Bureau Convention
Tim Tebow – two-time national champion, Heisman Trophy winner, College Football Hall of Fame inductee, first-round NFL draft pick and former professional baseball player – will address attendees as closing general session keynote speaker during the 2026 American Farm Bureau Convention on Monday, Jan. 12. Tebow is a five-time New York Times best-selling author, speaker …
Jun 17
NMPF Farmer Focus: Arizona Dairy Farmer Provides Ag Labor Perspective
The dairy industry has historically relied on skilled immigrants to make up for labor shortages in rural America. Getting milk to market and caring for the daily needs and health and wellbeing of our cows is hard work that never stops. With renewed national attention on border security and immigration enforcement, farmers nationwide are wondering …
Jun 17
Refreshed Website Offers NewBiosecurity Resources
The Secure Beef Supply (SBS) website, www.securebeef.org, has been redesigned to better serve the growing number of users seeking new, updated and classic biosecurity resources. “Producers can use these new Secure Beef Supply Plan resources to be proactive and customize their biosecurity strategies and plan before a disease outbreak – when time and resources are limited,” said …
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