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American Farm Bureau Federation

Contested filing requirement reinstated 

After a court ruling reinstated a contested filing requirement, businesses owners face a Jan. 13 deadline to comply with the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). On Dec. 23, the U.S. Court of Appeals ... more »
USDA MASC Program

Funding increased, caps raised, application deadline extended for speciality crops program

The USDA has increased funding for the Marketing for Specialty Crops (MASC) program and extended the application deadline. Learn how you can apply. more »

Individuals appointed to USDA organic standards board 

Five individuals have been appointed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB). The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has appointed five indust... more »

Commentary: Boot camp helps women learn to advocate for agriculture

When you get called by the media for an interview, do you know how to answer the tough questions? Do you know how to talk about what Farm Bureau is and what it represents? Do you know how to cre... more »

US DOL increases AEWR rates

New Adverse Effect Wage rates have been released by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). The rates cover the employment of temporary H-2A agricultural workers by state. The increased rates go int... more »
American Farm Bureau Federation

Farm Bureau calls for a “no vote” if Congress ignores ag recession

The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) is upset about lack of congressional action to help farmers. In a Dec. 14 news releases, the Washington, D.C.-based AFBF expressed disappointment that Con... more »
Farm Bureau corporate transparency

Court-ordered pause in federal filing requirements applauded by Farm Bureau

The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) is commending a federal court’s halting of a federal form business filing requirement that could have jeopardized growers through unknowingly facing fines ... more »
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Mississippi court blocks nationwide H-2A worker protection rule 

An attempt by the U.S. Department of Labor to provide protections to H-2A workers who organize to form labor unions has been dealt its biggest blow since its challenged implementation in April. A p... more »

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