Russell Boening

Farm Bureaus: The Southern Border Must Be Addressed
Farm Bureaus: The Southern Border Must Be Addressed
The American Farm Bureau Federation recently joined all 50 state Farm Bureaus and Puerto Rico Farm Bureau in sending a letter urging the Biden administration to address the surge of undocumented immigrants entering the United States. The letter went to Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack, Interior Secretary Deb Haaland as well as Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas ...
Farm Bureau Presidents More Confident Following Meeting With Administration
Farm Bureau Presidents More Confident Following Meeting With Administration
President from three state Farm Bureaus met with the administration last week to discuss trade.  President Trump made an unscheduled stop at the meeting, to make his thoughts about trade and the current climate known.  South Dakota Farm bureau President Scott VanderWal said having President Trump make an appearance shows Ag is a priority.   “...
AFBF: Trade War Coming At A Time Farmers Can Ill Afford It
AFBF: Trade War Coming At A Time Farmers Can Ill Afford It
A continuing trade war means many farms will lose money and even go out of business entirely, that according to the American Farm Bureau Federation.  Russell Boening is  chairman of the AFBF Trade Advisory Committee.  He recently told the House Ways and Means Committee that farmers and ranchers depend on free trade.   “We r...