Congress passes remaining FY2019 appropriation bills

Americans across the country can now expect to see government offices in operation after a several week government shutdown. Congress passed and President Donald Trump signed into law a $333 million appropriations bill that will fund the federal government for the...

AFBF launches new dairy revenue protection tool

A free new decision tool was launched by American Farm Bureau Insurance Services, Inc. to help dairy farmers make insurance coverage decisions for Dairy Revenue Protection. The tool is available online at www.dairyrp.com under “Guest Dairy RP Quoter” or directly here...

DOT accepting comments on hours of service flexibility

The Department of Transportation is accepting comments through March 8 on a petition requesting additional flexibility on hours of service requirements for truck drivers. The American Farm Bureau Federation, along with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association,...

Governor Bryant signs Broadband Enabling Act into law

Mississippi’s farmers, ranchers and rural citizens can expect to see more high-speed internet service options soon. The state’s 25 electrical cooperatives can now offer the services after Gov. Phil Bryant signed a law that immediately gives them that legal...