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American Farm Bureau Economist Robert Cryan talks about the new data on the toll fuel inflation is taking on ag producers.

Lawmakers have started the process of creating the 2023 Farm Bill and the American Farm Bureau Federation is working on gathering farmers’ priorities. Sam Kieffer, AFBF Vice President of Public Policy, says many lawmakers will be gathering information from farmers this summer.

The Florida Farm Bureaus Public Relations staff took home top honors in three categories at the AFBF National Communications Award Contest, and USTR Tai says tariffs are good leverage when it comes to negotiating with China.

As inflation hits 40-year high, President considers lifting some tariffs on China as a possible relief valve.

According to Zippy Duvall, AFBF, "it will provide a new oversight and enforcement authority through the Federal Maritime Commission."

President Joe Biden signed into law the Ocean Shipping Reform Act Thursday afternoon, applauded by the American Farm Bureau Federation. AFBF President Zippy Duvall attended the signing ceremony at the White House and says the Biden administration worked with Farm Bureau to support passage of the bill.

American Farm Bureau President, Zippy Duvall, recently talked about shipping reform with President Biden. He underscored the ripple effects that farmers and ranchers are facing.

Ag leaders are meeting with lawmakers at the World Trade Organizations Ministerial Conference to discuss several issues that are affecting the industry.

As inflation hits 40-year high, President considers lifting some tariffs on China as a possible relief valve.

The National Pork Producers Council and the American Farm Bureau have submitted a brief to the Supreme Court challenging Californias Prop 12.