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@vicmanz.bsky.social

This from AgriPulse:
Bob Stallman didn’t mince any words regarding his dislike for Paxton, in an op piece published in the Houston Chronicle. The former president of both the AFBF and the TFB said Paxton does not have the moral fitness to serve as a U.S. senator and he would not vote for him. 👇

Stallman makes case against Paxton in opinion piece

Bob Stallman didn’t mince any words regarding his dislike for Ken Paxton, the GOP candidate for U.S. Senate in Texas, in an opinion piece published in the Houston Chronicle yesterday. The former president of both the American Farm Bureau Federation and the Texas Farm Bureau said Paxton does not have the moral fitness to serve as a U.S. senator and he would not vote for him.

“Ken Paxton has the morals of a lizard, and that is probably being unkind to lizards,” he wrote. “He has proven to be corrupt. He has lied, cheated openly on his ex-wife and stolen.”

Stallman also took aim at Texas Farm Bureau for endorsing Paxton: “The bureau neglected to mention that Paxton has failed to publicly oppose a variety of policies that are actively harming farmers and ranchers, including the war in Iran and the import of foreign, unregulated beef into our state.” He also noted that James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for Senate, does eat beef, despite Paxton’s claim that his opponent is a vegan.

September 30, 2026 at 12:58 PM

two12green.bsky.social

@two12green.bsky.social

@mrsbettybowers.bsky.social
😐 <- My shocked face
www.michiganfarmnews.com/about/news-m...

AFBF: Increased beef imports have not lowered prices for consumers | An official publication of Michigan Farm Bureau

Policies intended to increase imports under the assumption that they will bring down prices for consumers have yet to deliver meaningful savings.

www.michiganfarmnews.com

September 28, 2026 at 2:48 PM

Souplady

@souplady.bsky.social

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"Across their sample, the economists found the average price of ground beef barely moved, going from $7.29 a pound on Sept. 2 to $7.13 a pound on Sept. 23 — a reduction of 16 cents or approximately 2%."

AFBF: Increased beef imports have not lowered prices for consumers | An official publication of Michigan Farm Bureau

Policies intended to increase imports under the assumption that they will bring down prices for consumers have yet to deliver meaningful savings.

www.michiganfarmnews.com

September 28, 2026 at 11:26 AM

Mr RobertBob

@mrrobertbob.bsky.social

Prices up, quality down.

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AFBF: Increased beef imports have not lowered prices for consumers | An official publication of Michigan Farm Bureau

Policies intended to increase imports under the assumption that they will bring down prices for consumers have yet to deliver meaningful savings.

www.michiganfarmnews.com

September 28, 2026 at 11:08 AM

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@mialong.bsky.social

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AFBF: Increased beef imports have not lowered prices for consumers | An official publication of Michigan Farm Bureau

Policies intended to increase imports under the assumption that they will bring down prices for consumers have yet to deliver meaningful savings.

www.michiganfarmnews.com

September 28, 2026 at 10:49 AM

Ⓜ️𝖆𝖗𝖎𝖊 💙 🦋

@lmariev.bsky.social

Policies intended to increase imports under the assumption that they will bring down prices for consumers have yet to deliver meaningful savings at the meat counter while creating uncertainty for U.S. farmers, according to new analysis from the AFBF.

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AFBF: Increased beef imports have not lowered prices for consumers | An official publication of Michigan Farm Bureau

Policies intended to increase imports under the assumption that they will bring down prices for consumers have yet to deliver meaningful savings.

www.michiganfarmnews.com

September 28, 2026 at 10:21 AM

Will

@willgarcia820.bsky.social

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AFBF: Increased beef imports have not lowered prices for consumers | An official publication of Michigan Farm Bureau

Policies intended to increase imports under the assumption that they will bring down prices for consumers have yet to deliver meaningful savings.

www.michiganfarmnews.com

September 28, 2026 at 9:54 AM

Laurathedisgusted

@eldubya.bsky.social

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AFBF: Increased beef imports have not lowered prices for consumers | An official publication of Michigan Farm Bureau

Policies intended to increase imports under the assumption that they will bring down prices for consumers have yet to deliver meaningful savings.

www.michiganfarmnews.com

September 28, 2026 at 3:53 AM

Miss Aja

@brat2381.bsky.social

Where’s my surprised face🫠

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AFBF: Increased beef imports have not lowered prices for consumers | An official publication of Michigan Farm Bureau

Policies intended to increase imports under the assumption that they will bring down prices for consumers have yet to deliver meaningful savings.

www.michiganfarmnews.com

September 28, 2026 at 12:40 AM

IL Ag Network

@ilagnetwork.bsky.social

Farm Bureau: Increased beef imports haven’t lowered consumer prices

Farm Bureau: Increased beef imports haven’t lowered consumer prices - Brownfield Ag News

The American Farm Bureau Federation says President Trump’s action to increase beef imports has yet to provide meaningful savings for consumers. AFBF economist Faith Parum tells Brownfield they’ve...

www.brownfieldagnews.com

September 24, 2026 at 9:49 PM

とれこめ

@trecome.bsky.social

https://trecome.info/articles/93e0537f-afbf-461c-a3aa-3b1247070353
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September 17, 2026 at 6:02 AM

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@quicksand-index.bsky.social

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American Farm Bureau Federation - Wikipedia

The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), more informally called the American Farm Bureau (AFB) or simply the Farm Bureau, is a United States–based 501(c)(5) tax-exempt agricultural organization…

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September 15, 2026 at 2:27 PM

BEACON

@beaconbio.bsky.social

Malaysia reports increases of 67% in dengue cases and 94% in deaths as of September 2026 compared with the same period in 2025
https://beaconbio.org/en/report/?reportid=ea952396-30a0-46a1-aaba-1133ca428ddb&eventid=ceb25511-d283-4842-afbf-234fa8a6358f&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social

September 15, 2026 at 6:45 AM

BYTESEU

@byteseu.bsky.social

AFBF launches video series to help with farmer mental health

https://www.byteseu.com/2365847/

American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) five-part video series will offer real-world insights and grassroots strategies designed to improve farmer mental health in rural communities. This September, …

AFBF launches video series to help with farmer mental health - Bytes Europe

American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) five-part video series will offer real-world insights and grassroots strategies designed to improve farmer mental

www.byteseu.com

September 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM

Fresh Juice Blender

@freshjuiceblender.co.nz

A green smoothie that actually blends in a portable blender — Spinach, banana and apple, loaded in the order that stops the leaves from riding up.
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A green smoothie that actually blends in a portable blender

A green smoothie that actually blends in a portable blender — Spinach, banana and apple, loaded in the order that stops the leaves from riding up. https://freshjuiceblender.co.nz/recipes/green-smoothie?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=muse-social&utm_content=e83d0f5c-6994-4939-afbf-98e971bab8a1&utm_term=freshjuiceblender

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September 9, 2026 at 10:00 PM

Lise Latulippe

@liselatulippe.bsky.social

AFBF economist Faith Parum projects corn producers will lose $131 an acre this year and $167 in 2027, while soybean growers face losses of $80 and $138 an acre.
www.rawstory.com/farm-crisis-...

Panicked farmers engulfed in 'crisis' as they stare down years of pain due to Trump

American farmers are bracing for two years of pain as fallout from President Donald Trump's war with Iran collides with an unresolved trade war and a punishing Midwest drought, six months into a confl...

www.rawstory.com

August 26, 2026 at 11:02 AM

Lise Latulippe

@liselatulippe.bsky.social

A study by the AFBF found growers of the nation's 9 principal row crops are on track2lose more than $31B this yr &$32 billion in 2027 – which would mark the 6 straight yr of losses on their most important crops – even after fed aid, reported the FT.
www.rawstory.com/farm-crisis-...

Panicked farmers engulfed in 'crisis' as they stare down years of pain due to Trump

American farmers are bracing for two years of pain as fallout from President Donald Trump's war with Iran collides with an unresolved trade war and a punishing Midwest drought, six months into a confl...

www.rawstory.com

August 26, 2026 at 11:00 AM

Tsukutta | 個人開発アプリを、世界に出そう

@tsukutta.bsky.social

💼 新着アプリ紹介
「学齢簿・就学システム（自治体標準・参考実装デモ）」by 金田一竣亮さん
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学齢簿の編製・就学事務（就学通知等）をブラウザで体験できる参考実装デモです。自治体標準20業務の一つ。データはデモ用にインメモリ管理され、随時消去されます。

業務効率化ツールに新しいアプリが加わりました

#Tsukutta

August 26, 2026 at 12:05 AM

Hans Akkermans

@hakker.bsky.social

Faith Parum, an economist with the AFBF: "... 2027 would mark the sixth year of negative returns for most major row crops in the US." Ergste crisis sind begin jaren 80. Fasten your seatbelts Jort.

www.iowapbs.org/iowapathways...

The 1980s Farm Crisis Changes Federal Agriculture Policies

www.iowapbs.org

August 25, 2026 at 3:03 PM