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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Tennessee Newsletter for Sunday February 11, 2024 ( 2 items )  

AFBF President Zippy Duvall Statement on Bill Northey
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 7 -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following statement on Feb. 5, 2024: * * * American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on the passing of agriculture champion Bill Northey. "Agriculture has lost a champion whose life's work was dedicated to improving the livelihoods of farmers and ranchers across our great country. Bill Northey was a tireless advocate and insightful leader at the state and national levels. He was also a   more

American Farm Bureau Federation: Record Drop in Farm Income Expected in 2024
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 9 (TNSres) -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following news release: Farmers can expect the largest recorded year-to-year dollar drop in net farm income in 2024. Income is estimated to be nearly $40 billion lower this year compared to 2023, down more than 25%. American Farm Bureau Federation economists analyzed the latest USDA data in a Market Intel. Net farm income is the profit farmers see after paying for operating expenses. Two major factors are i  more