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AFBF Mental Health In recognition of May as Mental Health Month, the American Farm Bureau Federation launched a comprehensive, easy-to-use online directory of resources for farmers, ranchers and their families who are experiencing stress and mental health challenges. The directory, which is on the Farm State of Mind website at farmstateofmind.org, features listings for crisis hotlines and support lines, counseling services, training opportunities, podcasts, videos, published article...

U.S. Farm Exports Forecast and Farmers Climate Change Solution Friday Mar 5th, 2021 From the Ag Information Network, I’m Bob Larson with your Agribusiness Update. **Agricultural crime remains a serious problem in many parts of California, though reported crimes declined in some rural counties the past year. Detectives say they’re not sure why the decline occurred, and farmers say they continue to be plagued by thefts, illegal dumping and other problems. A new bill introduced wo...

Transparency in the Cattle Markets and Carbon Sequestration Offers Thursday Mar 11th, 2021 From the Ag Information Network, I’m Bob Larson with your Agribusiness Update. **A tree from the North Coast of California will serve as the NEXT official U.S. Capitol Christmas tree. The Six Rivers National Forest, based in Eureka, has been chosen to provide the tree, which will be placed on the west lawn of the Capitol in early December. It’s the first time a tree from the Six Rivers fo...

AFBF Pleased with CFAP Extension and Vilsack Imperatives Thursday Mar 4th, 2021 From the Ag Information Network, I’m Bob Larson with your Agribusiness Update. **American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall is pleased with the USDAs decision to extend the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program application deadline. Duvall tells www.agrimarketing.com, AFBF applauds Secretary Vilsack for his swift response to our call for an extension. He says coronavirus aid is a lifeline for...

AFBFs Duvall Disappointed in ITC Ruling and Corn Acreage Climbs Wednesday Feb 17th, 2021 From the Ag Information Network, I’m Bob Larson with your Agribusiness Update. **American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall is disappointed by the International Trade Commissions ruling on blueberry imports. Duvall says the ITC failed to recognize the damage certain imports are doing. He says these farmers face unfair competition from foreign growers and the decision demonstrates mu...

CFAP payments have been temporarily frozen, but you can still sign up. According to one expert, this is common with an administrative change, and he expects the program to be moving forward

The #StillFarming social media campaign was created to reassure the American public. Daniel Meloy with the Farm Bureau Foundation discusses the initiative and how they are expanding it.

The 2021 American Farm Bureau Federation Convention is underway. One of the major talking points is 2021 ag policies.

The AFBF Convention is drawing to a close. One last talking point at the event was how to to build a stronger agricultural industry through resiliency and sustainability.

Agricultural Secretary Sonny Perdue addressed the American Farm Bureau Convention as he prepares to leave office. He stated how his mission was to put U.S. ag first.