afbf convention

The American Farm Bureau Federation expects a major hearing on the Federal Milk Marketing Order this year.  The Federation recently set its policy priorities for the year, at the 2023 AFBF Annual Convention.  The Farm Bureau was armed with the outcome of the AFBF Federal Milk Marketing Order Forum that took place last fall in Kansas City, MO.  AFBF Economist Da...

Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack said this week there will be no compromise when it comes to the Mexican corn situation.  The U.S. won’t back down or compromise on its stance against Mexico’s plan to ban imports of genetically modified yellow corn.  Vilsack says the Am...

The 104th AFBF annual convention takes place month, January 6th-11th, in Puerto Rico.  But if you plan on participating, you’re running out of time.   “We've got Bert Jacobs. He's the co-founder and chief executive of Life is Good. They are a clothing brand...

Make your plans now for the 2023 American Farm Bureau Federation convention, January 6th through the 11th.   “Registration is open for the 2023 annual convention," said Niki Jones Director of Events Marketing for IDEAg.  "The registration is at annualconvention.fb.org.  But th...

A generation ago, mental health was a taboo subject in the farming community. However, in 2021, mental health in rural America is discussed more openly and honestly. Randy Roecker with the Farmer Angel Network, took part in a panel discussion during the American Farm Bureau Federation’s Virtual Convention, called "Farm State of Mind". He ...

The American Farm Bureau Federation virtual convention kicked off Sunday. And while the four day event will include many of the same features farmers and ranchers enjoy year after year, attendance is on-line, which presents a challenge for many in rural America ...

The 2021 American Farm Bureau Federation Virtual Annual Convention kicks off this weekend, and some events start as early as Friday. Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall said the theme, Stronger Together, highlights the importance of uniting during tough times ...

Coeur d'Alene-based HydroSide Systems LLC won the Farm Bureau Innovation Challenge, becoming 2020 Farm Bureau Entrepreneur of the Year.  HydroSide CEO and Founder Dana Mohr said the business will produce hydroelectric irrigation technologies for farms.  ...

During the 101st annual Convention this week, the  American Farm Bureau Federation adopted its 2020 policies.  After a year-long process to review ways to modernize Federal Milk Marketing Orders, AFBF’s delegates voted to support creation of a flexible, farmer- and industry-led milk management system.  This includes...

Congratulations to Flint, an Australian shepherd from Utah.  The pup was named the 2020 Farm Bureau Farm Dog of the Year, during the annual AFBF Convention in Austin, TX.  The contest celebrates farm dogs that work alongside farmers and ranchers to produce nutritious food for families and their pets across America.  Owner B...