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Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: July 5, 2024: Zippy Duvall and Rob Larew on mental health in rural America

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Duration: 25:59
07-07-2024

Presidents for two of the nation's largest farm organizations joined Newsmakers for a conversation about mental health in rural America, how the stigma has changed throughout their careers and current policy that could provide better support for farmers, ranchers and rural communities.

Zippy Duvall, president of the American Farm Bureau Federation, and Rob Larew, president of the National Farmers Union, recount stories of those they've met traveling across rural America and in their own communities. They also dive into personal accounts reflecting on their own mental health, including how Zippy received support from the agriculture community after his wife Bonnie passed away in 2020.

If you or someone you know needs support, dial 9-8-8 around the clock for free, confidential resources. Visit the AFBF Farm State of Mind and the NFU Farm Crisis pages to learn more about how you can help your friends, family and neighbors in rural America. 

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Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: Dec. 20, 2024: Todd Van Hoose on Farm Credit System, farm economy

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Duration: 25:57
12-20-2024
The Farm Credit System has experienced many changes in recent decades to better support rural America. Todd Van Hoose, retiring president and CEO of the Farm Credit Council, discussed the viability of lenders in 2025 and looked back at a historic farm bill advocacy push. Christy Seyfert will succeed Van Hoose in January.


Then, The Russell Group’s Jessica Schulken and John Weber from Monument Advocacy discuss the potential impacts of DOGE and what influence RFK Jr. may have on the food and agriculture industries.


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Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: Dec. 13, 2024: Sen. Boozman on farm bill, RFK, Rollins

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Duration: 25:57
12-13-2024
Republicans will take control of the Senate in January, making John Boozman chairman of the Senate Ag Committee. We asked him about his plans for the committee, including collaborating with Sen. Amy Klobuchar, who's in line to be the ranking member, and how Donald Trump’s cabinet nominees may influence agriculture.


Then, Laura Wood from LWP Consulting and Invariant’s Danielle Beck discuss the contentious House Ag Committee ranking member race and the future of the farm bill in a new Congress.


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Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: Dec. 6, 2024: California Rep. Jim Costa on RM race; Learn about Brooke Rollins

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Duration: 25:56
12-06-2024
California Rep. Jim Costa is challenging the House Ag Committee’s current ranking member, David Scott of Georgia, and Angie Craig of Minnesota for the top Democratic position on the panel. We ask about Costa’s vision for the committee.
Then, we talk with two of Brooke Rollins’ former colleagues to learn how she may lead the Ag Department if confirmed. Drew DeBerry from Axis Strategies and Corey Rosenbusch from The Fertilizer Institute share their perspective.
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Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: Nov. 29, 2024: Farm group leaders on biofuels, farm economy in 2025

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Duration: 25:56
11-29-2024
A challenging farm economy and clean fuels tax credit decision could lead to changes for farm country in 2025.


We look ahead at big issues for the new year with farm group leaders, including American Soybean Association President Josh Gackle, National Sorghum Producers Chairwoman Amy France, National Corn Growers Association President Kenneth Hartman Jr. and United Soybean Export Council Board Director Roberta Simpson-Dolbeare.


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