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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 articles and other resources in every U.S. state and Puerto Rico. Listings for crisis support, counseling a...

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 would increase fines for illegal dumping. Some crews that clear dump sites have been reduced due to pa...

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 forest has been selected, and the fifth time the Capitol Christmas tree has come from California.

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 USDA's 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 farmers and ranchers suffering from losses due to the pandemic, and the extra time will help ensur...

AFBF's 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 much work is still needed to address international trade imbalances. Duvall says they’ll continue ...