ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, VA (Rocktown Now) – Today the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) announced that Jacob Duvall-Early has been arrested.adButlerLazyLoad("1260909883794855755",100,["688446","688446","688446"],"177034"); Agents from the Department of Homeland Security notified RCSO that they had located a fugitive from Rockingham County They identified him to be a passenger on an airplane flying from Mexico to Dulles International Airport the plane arrived at the airport and the fugitive was identified and detained by U.S RCSO immediately responded to the airport to take custody of the fugitive Jacob Duvall-Early is 34-year-old man of McGaheysville VA has been charged with 13 counts of Possession of Child Pornography He also has similar outstanding charges out of Baltimore County “We are very grateful to our Federal law enforcement partners – the Department of Homeland Security and the US Marshals in particular – for their assistance in this matter as without them the arrest would not have been made This is truly a great example of multiple agencies working together to make our communities safer.”adButlerLazyLoad("2886169632083264037",100,["688446","688446","688446"],"177034"); Carolynn graduated from James Madison University with a degree in Media Arts and Design with a concentration in Journalism She is the Assistant Editor of Rocktown Now as of January 2025 VDOT is seeking feedback on a transportation study assessing potential solutions on Route 42 (Virginia Avenue) between Gay Street and the Harrisonburg city limit the RHSPCA Pets of the Week sponsored by Bob Wade Subaru The Augusta County Sheriff’s Office responded to multiple calls Monday morning about a Staunton individual which led to him being unresponsive in-custody Showers and thunderstorm will be possible again today Be sure you have your GPS enabled and try again As groups continue their fight for AM radio reminding lawmakers about its importance in rural America There has been a lot of back and forth over the last couple of years Automakers have looked to shed AM radio as a cost-saving measure that change could mean losing a key source of information American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall says AM radio is still essential in areas where other communication options are limited “As a troubling trend among auto makers who are considering removing AM radio from their new cars it’s a critical lifeline of information for rural America Remote areas lack reliable broadband coverage so farmers and their families rely on radio for current markets severe weather alerts to work in the open and miles from home Duvall says he supports the Am Radio in Every Vehicle Act which would require carmakers to continue including AM radios in new cars and trucks All Rights Reserved. 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Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors after a four-year battle with Alzheimer's disease She was the beloved daughter of Barbara and W Bonnie graduated from Severna Park High School in 1970 received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Towson University in 1974 and later completed her Master of Science degree and post graduate work in Education She then began a long and fruitful career as a middle school science teacher During her teaching tenure of more than 40 years she touched the lives of many of her students Her dedication to science education and her long-standing commitment to students have left a lasting impact on the communities she served During their time together they relocated several times Both Bonnie and John were avid animal lovers and provided a loving home for many dogs and cats during their time on this earth Bonnie had a passion for creating unique jewelry and was the co-owner of a small business Bonnie was a member of Christ Lutheran Church and is survived by her sister She also leaves behind many other family members and friends who will sadly miss her Memorial donations may be made to the Senior Dog Sanctuary (non-profit licensed 501(c)(3) at 8336 WB&A Road Severn https://www.seniordogsanctuary.com/) or to Christ Lutheran Church A funeral service with be held on Saturday at 4pm at Heritage Funeral Home in Columbia There will be visitation prior to the service from 2:30pm – 4:00pm at Heritage Funeral Home Ron was the son of the late Cecil Otis Duvall and the late Edna Erlene Deason Ron was a dedicated Christian man that always made being active in his congregation and serving others a priority He was a humble man that led by the example of his actions He was the one who would show up ready to work whenever a need would arise He started his career in education as a teacher in 1965 and taught everything from business to typing to kindergarten physical education Ron and Carroll Jean (Palmer) Duvall were married on November 25 They recently celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary Ron and Carroll’s home was always available to countless friends and family members that needed a place to stay for a day or two (or a month or two) He played countless rounds of golf in the company of great friends He was handy around the house and repaired almost anything with advice from knowledgeable friends He was always putting his experience or tools to work helping friends and family with their various projects and repairs he was preceded in death by his brother Charles Delbert Duvall By Marc R. 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All rights reserved This website is maintained by USF Sarasota-Manatee Campus The accreditation of this USF branch campus is a part of and depends on the continued accreditation of the University of South Florida “one of the most magnetic on-screen presences of the last century”—DazedWhen Shelley Duvall passed away earlier this year—the day our tribute to her and Sissy Spacek concluded—the world mourned one of the most unique presences in film history This program brings back some of the classics we screened in the summer including Robert Altman’s 3 Women and Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining A strong selection of further titles—including Altman masterpieces Nashville and McCabe & Mrs and the mid-length rarity Bernice Bobs Her Hair—provides further evidence of Duvall’s unforgettable onscreen effervescence and remarkable range Leadership support forBAM’s strategic initiatives provided by: Leadership support forBAM Access Programs provided bythe Jerome L Leadership support forBAM programming provided by: Leadership support forBAM Film provided byThe Thompson Family Foundation Major support for programs inthe Lepercq Cinema is provided byThe Lepercq Charitable Foundation Derived from Robert Altman’s dreams—literally—this psychological drama stars Sissy Spacek as a nurse in a California desert town who becomes enamored with her pseudo-cosmopolitan coworker (Duvall) Robert Altman’s dreamy and elusive drama about two nurses in a small California desert town Shy young Bernice leaves her safe home to visit her flapper cousin—but when that cousin tries to teach Bernice how to be more modern she gets more than she bargained for in this F Shy young Bernice leaves home to visit her flapper cousin in this F Following 24 characters through 5 days in the country-music capital Robert Altman's 1975 epic presents a complexly textured portrayal—and critique—of American obsessions with celebrity and power Robert Altman's complex 1975 epic portrays and critiques America’s obsession with celebrity Robert Altman's dazzlingly original film about a gambler and a bordello madam doing business in a small mining town in the turn-of-the-century Pacific Northwest stands Old West mythology on its ear Robert Altman's film about a Pacific Northwest mining town stands mythology on its ear Comic genius Steve Martin delivers an incredible performance as a hero who has only one tiny flaw—no one huge flaw: his astonishingly long nose—in this latter-day spin on Cyrano de Bergerac Steve Martin gives an incredible performance in this latter-day spin on Cyrano de Bergerac In Kubrick’s cryptic horror masterpiece a tightly wound writer moves his family to the scenic overlook hotel but all work and no play makes for an especially nasty case of cabin fever All work and no play makes for a nasty case of cabin fever in Kubrick’s iconic 1980 film In Robert Altman’s wildly funny 1970 black comedy Shelley Duvall plays an Astrodome tour guide and love interest of Brewster who soon becomes embroiled in a series of unexplained killings in the Houston area Robert Altman’s wildly funny 1970 black comedy about a man who dreams of flying In this fantastic voyage through time and space from Terry Gilliam a boy escapes his gadget-obsessed parents to join a band of fugitives scrambling across eras seeking plunder A boy escapes his parents to join a band of fugitives seeking plunder across the ages Brooklyn Academy of Music, 30 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217info@BAM.org BAM is a 501(c)(3) | EIN 11-2201344 © Brooklyn Academy of Music Next Wave® and Teknopolis® are trademarks of Brooklyn Academy of Music For Current Students For Faculty and Staff University Directory UA Little Rock has appointed Dr. Aaron Duvall to a new leadership role focused on strengthening industry partnerships and expanding access to career and technical education opportunities. Follow this link to read more UA Little Rock is a metropolitan research university in the South that provides accessibility to a quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities “Perspectives from the Field: Farmer and Rancher Views on the Agricultural Economy and other distinguished members of the committee I want to begin my testimony by thanking you for what you do for America’s farmers and ranchers Farm families across the country are grateful that you recognized the incredibly difficult agricultural economy by including much-needed economic assistance and emergency aid for communities devastated by natural disasters in December’s Continuing Resolution (CR) Keeping our farmers and ranchers in production is vital to our food security and our national security and this assistance was desperately needed As Farm Bureau looks at the opportunities and challenges facing American agriculture there is no doubt that this committee will play a vital role in the successes or failures of farm families across the country My testimony today is not much different than it was two years ago when I was asked to testify in front of you farmers still are looking to you all to pass a modernized In addition to the farm bill concern of two years ago farm families are now facing the prospects of the largest tax increase in U.S history if Congress does not pass critical tax reform legislation this year These are two of the many issues that I will cover in my testimony today Farmers face several concerns related to their region all of which will be addressed in my written testimony As Congress begins its work on the 2025 farm bill Farm Bureau supports the following principles to guide the development of programs: Farmers and ranchers have faced unprecedented volatility in recent years From pandemic lockdowns and supply chain disruptions to highly pathogenic avian influenza farmers have dealt with a barrage of impacts to their farms outside of their control It has now been seven years since Congress has passed a farm bill Farm Bureau is again asking Congress to roll up its sleeves and pass a modernized five-year bill early on in this Congress farmers will plant one of the most expensive crops ever choosing whether to plant or not is one a decision that many farmers face It is in this context that we are asking for an increase to the farm bill’s Title I safety net USDA’s most recent Farm Sector Income Forecast has shown a $41-billion decrease in net farm income the cost to produce an acre of corn has grown by nearly 30% nationally The combination of low crop prices and high input costs has many farmers facing losses on every acre they plant 2024 payments to farmers are projected to be the lowest since 1982 – over four decades ago highlighting this reinforces the need for increased coverage in Title I We also can’t ignore that at this time of great economic uncertainty ranchers and many other small businesses are staring down what may be the largest tax increase in American history Failing to extend the expiring provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act would take billions of dollars out of farmers’ pockets when they have no dollars to spare Congress must find a way to create a stable business environment by making permanent the expiring TCJA provisions and ensure America’s farms and ranches can continue to provide the food renewable fuel and fiber this country needs Without diminishing the previous two issues the greatest domestic policy threat to American agriculture is the persistent inaction to find a solution to our workforce needs the domestic willingness to work is too low This is heartbreaking and has direct and tangible impacts to our rural communities While not under this committee’s jurisdiction labor is by far the leading issue I hear about when I visit with my members I implore the members of this committee and this body to meet us at the table to get this done – to do right by our farmers and their employees who labor in the fields so you and I don’t have to Costs and access are concerns surrounding crop protection tools as well and pesticides that must be safely used and available to farm families and diverging approaches to regulations all threaten a perfect storm for farmers and ranchers risk-based science has always guided our approach Farm Bureau has always stood on the side of science-based decision making and we will continue to do so but we need your help to ensure that regulators are performing their roles appropriately and efficiently in accordance with those principles of sound science That pursuit of a healthy lifestyle must include a domestically produced food supply that is resilient agriculture is foundational to the American economy – reaching beyond farms and rural communities to support millions of jobs across the country Key to its economic contributions and its sustainability the food and agriculture sector exports about 20 percent of production American food and agriculture exports totaled over $170 billion providing jobs and economic opportunity throughout the supply chain in every corner and coast of the country The 2024 marketing year showed a food and agriculture trade deficit of $32 billion a stark contrast to the United States’ historical trade surplus in agricultural exports averaging $12.5 billion over the past ten years farms and ranches are the backbone of America’s food and agricultural sector the impact of decreased exports and resulting economic fallout reverberates throughout the economy We believe an agricultural trade agenda must focus on maintaining existing markets and completing trade agreements that expand market access for U.S By eliminating and reducing foreign tariff and nontariff trade barriers American producers will gain export market opportunities Congress must protect American agriculture and modern production practices from undue burden and respect farmers’ and ranchers’ ability to innovate and solve problems I 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Made with love by funeralOne KTTH OPINION 5:01 AM | Updated: 5:06 pm The city of Duvall passed a proclamation on sexual assault awareness BY JASON RANTZ The city of Duvall proclaimed April to be Sexual Assault Awareness Month But they couldn’t help but make a mockery out of it taking a critically important issue — sexual assault — and cramming it through the DEI buzzword machine until it’s unrecognizable But the city of Duvall’s proclamation reads more like a college gender studies syllabus than a call for justice Instead of focusing on the predators or vowing endless support for the victims ableism,” and every other ism the city could think of — because acknowledging sexual violence isn’t complete unless you’ve blamed America for it The city notes that someone is sexually assaulted in the United States every 68 seconds But it then immediately leans into identity politics implying the “significant and complex ways” sexual assault is committed against someone from a “historically oppressed” community is somehow more worthy of condemnation than anyone else becoming a victim of sexual assault the proclamation compares the seriousness of sexual assault to racism implying “rape jokes” are somehow comparable to actual rape “Sexual violence exists on a continuum of behavior that includes racist This ranges from rape jokes to verbal harassment to physical assaults,” the proclamation declares Contrary to what the city of Duvall may think when comedian Jimmy Carr makes an off-color joke (ironically to bring attention to soft-on-crime policies) it’s not “on a continuum of behavior” that leads to rape “Hate speech” doesn’t exist as some kind of legal category of speech And something tells me there’s not some huge overlap of “ableists” and rapists on the Radical Left’s progressive Venn diagram Do we really need to equate rape jokes or ableism with actual rape Sexual assault is a horrific crime that deserves a clear and apolitical message — not one that filters support for survivors through a progressive purity test Do we have to include progressive buzzwords in absolutely everything Must every issue be framed through an ideological lens where you can’t just make one point but tie it into every other issue as part of some intersectional dare Criminal behavior may be on that “continuum of behavior” that escalates into sexual assault it delivers another virtue-signaling proclamation pretending that “standing up to hate speech” as if that is the same as stopping a rapist Follow @https://twitter.com/jasonrantz Q: How long did it take you to write the new book Q: How does this book differ from your others on Revelation Q: What are some common misconceptions about Revelation Q: What are some key takeaways you get from the book of Revelation Q: What do you think is the main purpose of Revelation Q: Who are some authors you have benefited from reading Q: What would be your advice to a pastor or teacher preparing to teach Revelation Noah Terry is a junior Christian studies major from Elkins Lead photo by Meghann Bledsoe Ouachita to hold record-breaking Spring Commencement May 10 American Chemical Society wins $10,000 Kluck Service Enrichment Grant Ouachita names Rachel Martinez 2025 Support Staff Member of the Year Ouachita seniors win first place at Governor's Cup Business Plan Competition Frightful Stillness of the Tomb Ouachita Baptist University Apply Now Give to Ouachita Visit Ouachita Ouachita Baptist University's website uses cookies to improve user experience, analyze site usage and aid in student recruitment. To learn more, read Ouachita's privacy policy had every intention of leaving her trauma and life as a sexual assault survivor in her past But when the opportunity came to share her story to advocate for sexual assault victims and reproductive rights for women, she never hesitated. Even when it meant speaking to millions of Americans at the Democratic National Convention in August 2024 Duvall's courage and selflessness has earned her recognition as the Kentucky honoree for USA TODAY'S Women of the Year Hadley continued sharing her message as part of President Joe Biden's campaign for re-election and later for Vice President Kamala Harris Now that the election is over, she continues to help women access the health care they need in the post-Dobbs v. Jackson world The following interview has been lightly edited for context and clarity Hadley Duvall: This is way more than politics I didn't know who the president was and what Congress was Survivors are not the ones who made it political and we're the ones paying the price of it being political Courier Journal: How are you continuing your advocacy work now that the election is over?Duvall: I am working on some community healing … I am just still trying to make sure that the community of survivors and allies and women just know that we are all still here Just because the election is over doesn't mean we lost our strength We didn't even lose Kamala Harris — we still have her There will always be work to be done and you can take a break and that work is still going to be there whenever you're recharged So we’re recharging and then showing people that this is still our fight Duvall: I was at a campaign event in Owensboro and someone came up to me who worked for New Beginnings Sexual Assault Support Service. I went through there for my advocacy stuff and the legal aid and everything (after the abuse.) And they said that after my ad dropped that my name turned their door into a revolving door The prosecutor who handled my case also reached out to me and said there have been so many people just finding their voice (after the ad) Knowing that someone can sit at home and watch me on their phone or TV I couldn't think of anything that would make me say I'm more proud courage is you when have the smallest bit of doubt whether it's from you or from somebody else Maggie Menderski is a reporter for The Courier Journal in Louisville “Farm families across the country are grateful that you recognized the incredibly hard times across the agricultural economy and included much-needed economic assistance and emergency aid for communities devastated by natural disasters in December’s Continuing Resolution,” Duvall said five-year farm bill as soon as possible.”  President Duvall took questions from lawmakers who asked about the challenges farmers face without a new “We are hearing that maybe 20% or more of our farmers are having difficulties getting operating loans We’re in a time where that should have already been done They’re telling us they’re losing money per acre – corn over $100 an acre losing They’re having to make a decision to plant and not to plant.” Ranking Member Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) asked about the impact of tariffs “We need this administration– because we haven’t seen it for almost a decade – really getting fair trade deals to be put in place and stick with good rules and keep people working under it over 80% of the potash comes out of Canada that goes on our cropland that would be devastating to our farmers – just that one example is difficult for our farmers.” As public discussions increase about efforts to make the food system healthier Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) asked President Duvall to elaborate on the importance of maintaining scientifically proven farming methods “It is absolutely critical that we continue to have faith in the system that provides the science-based tools that we use on our farm… It takes almost 11-years to get a product to the market They got 350 scientists at the EPA… making sure that those things are safe our farmers apply it according to the label.” Adam Schiff (D-CA) observed that some farmers are not eligible for risk management assistance President Duvall said access to the farm safety net needs to be expanded “Any farmer out there that’s putting a crop in the land and depending on the good Lord to give him things to grow it with and with the markets like they are deserve to have some risk management program the difficulty comes by making it very complicated A lot of people aren’t going to do it because it’s just too difficult and they deserve a shot to be able to have that risk management tool Read President Duvall’s testimony as prepared here Good morning and welcome to the American Farm Bureau Convention I want to try something since we’re here in Texas I have a friendly little bet with my staff that if I start singing If you wanted to know where the Texas Farm Bureau members are I’m so pleased to be in the Lone Star state – your hospitality has been tremendous I want to thank her and our entire family for their support There is another special group of people I’d like to recognize today who are equally important to our Farm Bureau family They are the very heartbeat of our mighty federation — our county Farm Bureau presidents That’s why I declared this past year “The Year of the County President.” I have been traveling to visit with county leaders across the country and hosted a special set of virtual townhall meetings just for our county presidents and I want you to understand how important you are to this organization You serve because you love your farms and your communities I know firsthand how much work and dedication goes into your role because I have been there I loved my time as a county president in Greene County Having an impact – making a real difference – begins with you Whether you’re giving back to your communities or helping farmers pick up the pieces from a storm And when people are excited about their local Farm Bureau there’s a county that has grown every single year - get this - for 75 years DeWitt County is a small but mighty county They are proof you sure don’t have to be the biggest to make a difference With growth comes energy and enthusiasm and that becomes the secret sauce to make a difference for our families I’ve had the privilege of seeing firsthand some of the remarkable things happening across our country our county presidents are organizing and inspiring They are stepping up from sea to shining sea to make Farm Bureau the premier organization in their communities I’d like to share just a few examples of what this leadership looks like And I say “a few,” because there are thousands of you doing this work it’s also nice to share the personal stories of local leaders making the magic happen She spearheaded a social media campaign: #365Days Of Mercer County Ag The campaign was a big success and helped members of the community feel closer to farmers just down the road She found a way to connect Farm Bureau to underserved populations She planted gardens at local rehab facilities and retirement homes She couldn’t bring the residents to the farm is a driving force for agriculture and strengthening ties within his community he successfully led efforts to reduce property taxes on farm structures He is also investing in the next generation He coordinates with local school districts to bring students to his farm to learn where their food comes from Stewart is always looking for new ways to connect his urban neighbors with local agriculture That’s why New Castle County Farm Bureau hosts community events like a Milk Run 5K and a Beef and Beer Fundraiser we know there’s nothing like a good meal to bring people together and this one raised more than $15,000 last year And they did it by bringing folks in from outside their fencerows has been on a mission to refocus her county’s advocacy and membership efforts She created a survey to get input from her members on statewide issues and to draw them in to be more actively engaged Heather organized a County Legislative Coffee to connect farmers with state legislators From that very successful event flowed many other conversations and meetings She has also reached beyond her fencerows to join with other community organizations to become a force for good Allen County Farm Bureau sponsored events to strengthen mental wellness and ensure no one feels alone please stand up and be recognized for walking the walk when it comes to taking care of our Farm Bureau family is the mastermind behind a transformative effort in his community He led his county Farm Bureau to create 9 farmers markets to bring fresh produce to several communities Here’s the cool part: the proceeds are invested in the next generation Orange County Farm Bureau has donated over $3 million to local youth ag education programs They’ve also set up several educational scholarships and donated another $100,000 to their local FFA chapter That’s millions of dollars raised by one county Farm Bureau and invested in the community I would like all county presidents who are here to please stand so that we can recognize you and thank you all for your service I am so proud and inspired by each one of you out on the front lines Stepping Up and Driving Forward Your American Farm Bureau team is also stepping up and leading in Washington on the policy priorities that you Just like it takes engaged members to be successful at the county level the power of the federation was on full display We successfully led the charge to ensure Congress recognizes how tough it is right now for farmers We flooded Congress with over 12,000 messages in 72 hours This led to $30 billion dollars to support farmers and ranchers at a critical time After losing an average of 77 farms per day for five years We also had a huge win almost right out of the gate in 2024 Remember that Securities and Exchange Commission rule that would have extended Wall Street regulations all the way to the farm It was all but a done deal until thousands of you joined me to help the SEC understand that it would have been impossible for farmers to comply I never expected to get a personal phone call from the SEC chairman No one in Washington believed we could impact a SEC rule Thank you for stepping up to help us send that message and so many others Here’s a fun fact: In 2024 alone – one year’s time – you sent nearly 50,000 contacts to Congress and federal agencies I had to ask our staff to repeat it when they told me the number because I couldn’t believe it That’s a record during my time as president because we will need everyone to step up in 2025 We are focused on the finish line for several other top issues You all know what a tough battle the farm bill has been while we appreciate Congress passing another extension despite lawmakers kicking the can down the road and making political excuses Tens of thousands of you stepped up to help and you can bet we’ll keep working together to get a modernized farm bill I hear about your struggles to find skilled I hear you loud and clear about operating on razor-thin margins as labor costs rise I know it keeps you up at night wondering how you will provide for your family and keep providing jobs for the men and women who have become like family Your American Farm Bureau team is pressing House and Senate leaders to understand the urgency of ag labor reform where you’ve directly shared your personal and powerful stories It matters for our lawmakers to hear directly from you We helped a House task force develop ag labor recommendations and we convinced the Department of Labor to come to the table and discuss short-term solutions election politics stood in the way of more progress it’s a good thing we came at the issue from multiple directions We helped convince a federal court to block an overreaching DOL rule related to H2-A workers I promise you we won’t let up till we find a solution Another issue top of mind for all of us this year is tax reform Many of the tax provisions we rely on to keep our farms economically sustainable are expiring this year You shouldn’t be left guessing from year to year whether you will get hit with a tax bill that could put your farm out of business We’ll keep making our voices heard on issues that matter to your farms and ranches There’s plenty of proof of the influence we’ve had Remember when Washington was buzzing with talk of heavy-handed mandates related to sustainability and climate That’s when we stepped up to share our story and demonstrate agriculture’s progress We formed a unique coalition of uncommon allies to ensure farmers are treated as partners and recognized for our stewardship market-based incentives for climate-smart farming are now the standard in Washington We don’t have harsh mandates like we see in Europe and other places around the world Another example of being proactive is the Fish & Wildlife Service’s proposed listing of monarch butterflies as “threatened” instead of “endangered.” We engaged with Fish & Wildlife long ago on this matter to help them understand the potential impacts on agriculture Their decision to list them as “threatened” recognizes the importance of flexibility in conservation efforts We’ll keep working with them to ensure that they strike the right balance to protect wildlife and allow farmers to keep farming A central theme throughout the progress we’ve made is helping decision–makers understand the very real impact of laws and regulations on you and your farms And we’re maximizing the power of your stories at every turn When was the last time you heard a farmer say I really did enjoy having Venus on the farm and she had great questions Relationships are the cornerstone of our success With a new Congress and new administration in Washington it’s an important time to engage with our leaders Many of them are not familiar with agriculture And some of them have ideas that could set back years of progress in modern farming and food security How we engage with those skeptics of modern agriculture is tremendously important Of course we want to achieve healthier outcomes in America but it’s important to ground these conversations in science Your voice - our voices - have never been more important Let’s help America understand all the ways we’ve moved agriculture forward all the tools needed to continue this success and our commitment – above all – to providing safe healthy and affordable food for this country I know you are up to the challenge because you are stepping up in so many ways to move mountains throw yourself into the sea,' and does not doubt in their heart but believes that what they say will happen You are strengthening our communities and our organization And Farm Bureau is by your side each and every step of the way Through leadership development programs: we are working together to inspire Through our Young Farmers and Ranchers program young men and women across the country are giving back to their communities and preparing to lead Farm Bureau into the future our Women’s Leadership Committee is helping break through stereotypes about agriculture showing that women are key decision-makers on the farm and in Farm Bureau And our Promotion and Education Committee is finding ways to connect with consumers and leaders outside of traditional ag spaces - on a myth-busting mission of their own They are providing the tools and training that educators need to help students understand agriculture After seeing the success of our program that brings teachers on farms they want to create a system-wide connection between agriculture and science education It’s time for agricultural science to be added to curriculum across the country Our Foundation is on fire to make it happen We want to inspire the next generation to play a role in the innovation that will drive agriculture forward That begins in the classroom and our foundation is stepping up to be there These kinds of efforts take a lot of dedication—and sometimes a dose of courage especially if you are the first one taking that step We need more courageous leaders who are ready to raise their hands Maybe someone in the audience today is thinking about taking on a big role or leading a new project I know it’s hard to juggle all the demands on your time The sense of accomplishment that comes with a job well done is awesome I’ve mentioned a lot of ways to step up across Farm Bureau Maybe you are like one of those leaders I mentioned earlier and you are already stepping up in many ways—seen and unseen Find someone you can bring alongside you and encourage them on their Farm Bureau journey What we are trying to achieve together is bigger than any one person Everyone sitting here today can look back on someone—a parent Someone who helped us see possibilities we wouldn’t have dreamed of on our own Let’s all look for ways to build others up Driving Farm Bureau and our communities forward takes all of us I came to my first Farm Bureau meeting because my dad invited me And I’d bet that everyone sitting here is here because someone invited you to your first meeting It’s my hope that we all get excited about our local Farm Bureaus and all the good we can do together I bet if I asked you where I could find the best barbecue in Texas hundreds of you would shout out your favorites What about when someone asks you about the best farm organization in your community The best leadership development in rural America The best grassroots advocacy organization in the country The stories of outstanding county Farm Bureau presidents truly inspire me They show the power of strong leadership to set a vision build a team and make amazing things happen within our communities and our organization When I walk through the County Activities of Excellence booths in the trade show when I see the influence that our great organization has in Washington and when I hear how you are giving back and making an incredible difference in your communities Thank you for stepping up to drive agriculture and our communities forward in such amazing ways I’m proud to be a farmer and a Farm Bureau member alongside each of you We can move mountains when we work together let’s go move some more mountains by stepping up and driving forward in 2025 The American Farm Bureau Convention continued today with a jam-packed lineup of keynote addresses Cultivation Center Stage presentations and an array of awards AFBF President Zippy Duvall encouraged, motivated and challenged convention attendees with an inspiring keynote address where he discussed the organization’s successes in the previous year and celebrated grassroots leaders as part of the organization’s “Year of the County Farm Bureau President.” “Having an impact – making a real difference – begins with you at the local level,” Duvall told the county leaders in the audience “Whether you’re giving back to your communities or helping farmers pick up the pieces from a storm Duvall also provided a recap of some of the landmark achievements made possible by engaged grassroots members including sending more than 50,000 messages to Congress and federal agencies These advocacy efforts led to victories such as the Securities and Exchange Commission reversing course on an overreaching disclosure regulation and leading the charge on ensuring Congress provided financial protection for farmers and ranchers in the year-end spending package “That’s a record during my time as president And I’m really proud of your engagement,” Duvall said because we will need everyone to step up in 2025.” Drive Forward is the theme of the 2025 convention and Duvall encouraged members to continue stepping up when it comes to advocating for a new “You all know what a tough battle the farm bill has been despite lawmakers kicking the can down the road and making political excuses,” Duvall said “Tens of thousands of you stepped up to help and you can bet we’ll keep working together to get a modernized farm bill.” Also during the opening general session, Rep. Collin Peterson (D-Minn.) was recognized with the Distinguished Service Award. Former Kentucky Farm Bureau President Mark Haney was honored with the Farm Bureau Founders Award. More information is available here decorated fighter pilot and founder of the non-profit Folds of Honor inspired the audience to honor the sacrifice of America’s servicemen and women Retiring AFBF board of directors members were also recognized Sirius, a Maremma sheepdog from Florida, was named the 2025 Farm Dog of the Year, and “The Soil in Jackie’s Garden” by Peggy Thomas was announced as the Foundation for Agriculture’s 2025 Book of the Year Workshops focused on opportunities and challenges facing U.S a panel of farmers reflecting on mental health wellness in agriculture and more Tomorrow’s highlights include the closing general session featuring remarks from Eric Boles a leadership training and development company Boles is a global expert in talent development change management and cultural transformation YF&R award winners will also be announced as well as the 2025 Ag Innovation Challenge winner and runner-up Thought-provoking and informative workshops and Cultivation Center Stage programming continue tomorrow. A farm bill panel discussion with House Agriculture Committee Chair GT Thompson and Ranking Member Angie Craig begins at 9:00 a.m Other topics include insights on developing trust with consumers a discussion on the sustainability supply chain and insights from leading industry partners on topics such as fighting financial fraud and emerging tech in animal health American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall today urged the administration to prioritize American-grown crops in the production of sustainable fuels during a meeting at the White House organized by the AFBF Duvall was joined by leaders from the National Corn Growers Association and American Soybean Association to urge Senior Advisor to the President for Clean Energy Innovation John Podesta to take action “We appreciate John Podesta’s willingness to hear our concerns about the Clean Fuel Production Credit and the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Credit Both have the potential to be valuable incentives to produce homegrown biofuels that will help lower the nation’s carbon emissions and keep America’s farmers economically sustainable These are tax credits that should benefit Americans renewable fuels are grown in the United States with a smaller environmental footprint than anywhere else in the world Yet current guidance to produce sustainable aviation fuel does not require the use of domestically grown feedstocks This has resulted in interests from outside of the U.S taking advantage of the credits at the expense of rural America Cumbersome and unnecessary reporting demands also put the monetary benefit of participating in the market out of reach for many U.S Duvall and the other agriculture leaders called for the administration to move quickly in adopting workable regulations for the tax credits The Clean Fuels Production Credit is scheduled to go into effect next year and farmers must soon decide whether they are willing and able to participate in the program Podesta and the administration to prioritize America’s farmers by establishing a domestic feedstock requirement for clean fuel production credits and revise guidelines to make the goal of producing efficient biofuels more attainable.” More information about tax policies that affect farmers can be found here Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here The family of Lillian Martha Ann Duvall created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories © 2025 Davis-Struempf Funeral Home & Crematory Made with love by funeralOne Aaron Duvall to a new leadership role focused on strengthening industry partnerships and expanding access to career and technical education opportunities. He will begin his new position as the UA Little Rock workforce development director on April 16 His office will oversee Workforce Development Initiatives “Aaron’s experience and passion for connecting students with real-world opportunities make him a tremendous asset to our team,” said Dr “His role will be key to strengthening the university’s ties with industry ensuring our students are workforce-ready and our programs are responsive to Arkansas’s economic and education needs.” Duvall brings more than 20 years of experience in education with a strong track record of building impactful partnerships that provide students with pathways to economic advancement and career success He most recently served as the inaugural career and technical education (CTE) director at Responsive Education Solutions a charter school organization with campuses across Arkansas he led the development of CTE programs at eight schools and built lasting relationships with business and industry leaders A recognized voice in CTE innovation and education policy Duvall has shared his insights at major conferences including the Arkansas Charter School Conference the Southern Regional Education Board Making Schools Work Conference in Florida and the Association of Career and Technical Education Region IV Conference in New Mexico in Rural and Diverse Education at Southern Arkansas University “I am honored to step into this unique role and excited to expand UA Little Rock’s impact through innovative education and workforce development initiatives as well as the establishment of a cutting-edge workforce development center,” Duvall said “By forging strong partnerships with industry leaders and community organizations lifelong learning and upskilling opportunities and new career pathways that empower students and strengthen our regional workforce making UA Little Rock a leader in university workforce development.” Duvall is active in community service initiatives including youth leadership mentoring and local scholarship efforts The MSU Foundation is honored to announce the establishment of the Duvall Free Professorship Endowment 1978) created this fund to support future generations of professors Proud Eagle Michael Duvall began his accounting career at Deloitte after earning his bachelor's and master's degrees in accounting and business administration from Morehead State who holds bachelor's and master's degrees from Rice University joined Duvall at Deloitte after her studies The couple are both licensed Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) in Texas Free is now retired after a successful accounting career Duvall's career in accounting led him to service with many private and public companies where he also developed an interest in science and technology development and chief financial officer (CFO) at Astaria Global This company specializes in managing ortho-biologic products for equine veterinarians and four pending patents related to the mathematics of sports analytics They designed the professorship to support faculty in the biomedical and veterinary sciences programs in the College of Science & Engineering at MSU and inspire collaboration among faculty and MSU students pursuing careers in veterinary medicine the fund will continue to grow over the next several years ensuring a lasting impact for MSU professors who show exemplary service to their field "Professorships are a great way to recognize the outstanding work of our faculty here at MSU," said Allison Caudill (Class of 2005 "We are grateful for the generous commitment to the Duvall Free Professorship and how it will highlight and enhance continued learning and research." For more information on this professorship or to create your own, contact MSU's Office of Alumni Relations & Development by calling 606-783-2033 or emailing giving@moreheadstate.edu Duvall says he may retire if no one meets his price If you buy something from an SB Nation link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement Two weeks into spring training and most free agents are in camp. But a few veterans remain unsigned, including outfielder Adam Duvall. According to a report by Joel Sherman of the New York Post the Royals made an offer to the 11-year veteran only to have him reject it and hold firm on what he thinks he is worth was offered a $1 million contract by the Royals with a chance to make another $1 million in performance bonuses But he turned it down and has informed teams that if he is not guaranteed at least $3 million The $3 million would represent what Duvall The 36-year-old is coming off the worst season of his career hitting .182/.245/.323 with 11 home runs in 330 plate appearances with the Braves However he hit .252/.342/.514 with 8 home runs in 123 plate appearances against lefties Duvall has been a productive player much of his career as a right-handed bat who can mash lefties leading the league in RBI and smashing 38 home runs that year As recently as 2023 he posted a 119 OPS+ with 21 home runs in just 92 games with the Red Sox But Father Time is undefeated. Duvall seems to be at the end of his career and is frankly lucky to be receiving MLB offers after coming off a season where he was the fourth-least valuable hitter in baseball and Eddie Rosario all signed minor league deals If Duvall’s ultimatum is that he might retire if he doesn’t get $3 million the response from MLB teams should be a collective shrug The team has instead pivoted to trying infielders like Michael Massey with Alex Verdugo the only significant outfielder remaining more interesting players will become available A team that wants to contend shouldn’t quibble over $2 million if they think they can upgrade their roster but to guarantee any money to a player like Duvall at this point of his career seems unwise Frankfort – Margaret Katherine Duvall Clark, lovingly known as “Tootsie,” passed away at the age of 82, on Sunday, April 7, 2025. Services will be held at Harrod Brothers Funeral Home on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at 11:00 a.m.... View Obituary & Service Information The family of Margaret "Tootsie" Duvall Clark created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories Frankfort – Margaret Katherine Duvall Clark Send comfort and support when it's needed most Frankfort – Services for Mary Eloise Hutcherson Duvall, age 93, will be held at Harrod Brothers Funeral Home on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Larry Sowders officiating. Burial will follow in the family lot at Sunset... View Obituary & Service Information Duvall created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories Frankfort – Services for Mary Eloise Hutcherson Duv.. The Owensboro Times under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of W She passed peacefully with the same elegance that she lived her life first making sure that everyone else was comforted and prepared The Muhlenburg County native was born February 20 a fact that she celebrated with classmates for the rest of her life she lived with a relentless pursuit and passion to serve others She always found opportunities to love and support those who were sick or hurting Edna’s greatest passion in life was her family and even missing them until the moment of her passing she also poured love into her nieces and nephews Evey friend of her children became a child of hers and she impacted their lives the same as her own She just had more love than she could hold inside was found in being “Mimi” for her adoring and adored grandchildren and great grandchildren She relentlessly pursued time with them all You could always find her taking special trips it was likely filled with her grandchildren Mimi’s house was a hangout spot and Mimi’s kind of love was the treasure Edna also was preceded in death by her beloved daughter Robin Duvall Vaughn in 2014 whom she never stopped missing Those left to cherish her memory include her loving husband of 61 years Jamie Duvall (Lisa) of Owensboro and Ben Duvall of Louisville; eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; three sisters and Melissa Bruce; numerous nieces and nephews Edna was an avid reader that read at least one book a day for many years she could do her daily crossword in minutes She will be dearly missed but the ripple effect of her love she spread will echo into eternity March 28 at Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory Visitation will be Thursday from 3:00 until 7:00 pm and Friday from 11:00 am until the time of the service Burial will follow in Owensboro Memorial Gardens Condolences and memories for Edna’s family may be left at www.glenncares.com Privacy Policy Site by Tanner+West SAN ANTONIO (DTN) -- As the Trump administration ramps up pressure on illegal immigrants and tariffs with trading partners the American Farm Bureau Federation wants Congress to deal with agricultural labor said Congress will have to respond to the various issues affecting farmers Duvall spoke at the opening session of AFBF's annual meeting Sunday in San Antonio Duvall warned that aggressive actions on mass deportations of farm workers would have negative political repercussions The American public would not easily accept disruptions to the food supply or costly spikes in prices our general public is more sensitive to the food availability from the farm to the fork," Duvall told reporters during a press conference Sunday adding that would put pressure on Congress to act "I don't think our people in this country are going to stand for any interruptions in that now and I think that will push us to an area where we may have the opportunity to speak to this issue more than we ever have before none of us want to see shelves go empty like we have experienced during the pandemic it could very well go in that direction," he said "That's going to show the absolute need for having farm labor reform whether it be H2A or new H2A or whole new program and we're looking forward to be able to find a solution." Duvall pointed out agriculture as an industry has been trying for nearly three decades to press for reforms of the H2A agricultural migrant worker program Bringing in those workers is costly and farmers such as dairy producers are not allowed to use the H2A program for year-round workers "Our plea is to allow us to have a seat at the table," Duvall said Duvall added he has already begun to hear from farmers whose workers have stopped showing up for work "Hopefully the movements we're seeing are going to encourage lawmakers to say we understand the need for formal labor We got to provide a workable program for employees and employers so that we can maintain this food security that we enjoy in our country," Duvall said Duvall said farmers need to share their stories about agricultural labor with members of Congress "It matters for our lawmakers to hear directly from you," he said Trump has talked about putting 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico starting as early as Feb During a forum on the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) a former chief trade negotiator for Canada Canada would go into a recession almost immediately Canada would impose "dollar for dollar" tariffs and agriculture would become a "prime target," Verheul said "We don't want to go down that road," he said because we're going be forced to do somethings and we don't want to do it." "I think we should have better terms than Russia should have," Verheul said trade deficit is driven mainly by imports of oil and natural gas and electricity transmitted across the border do provide Canada some leverage if Trump imposes tariffs Duvall said he thinks the USMCA needs to be strengthened for U.S "There is room for improvement in that agreement." Duvall said he expects that the Trump administration would respond quickly if retaliatory tariffs affect U.S He also pointed to comments from Trump's nominee for Agriculture secretary who said the administration is already looking at what they did in 2018-19 "So that gives me the indication that tells me that they've had a conversation about that at some level We want to be competitive across the globe in an open market." USDA provided $23 billion in payments to producers over a two-year stretch agricultural trade deficit set to hit $45 billion for agriculture this year Farmers want to see some trade deals that are going to expand market access "We are urging this new administration to prioritize new trade agreements," he said said he believes that Congress will finally complete a new farm bill under Republican leadership Cornyn also talked about the $30 billion in aid Congress provided for natural disasters and economic assistance He noted natural disasters are becoming a bigger challenge for farmers "Disasters that affect the entire nation seem to be coming at us more often and more severely," Cornyn said but Congress needs to pass a farm bill with an improved safety net for producers He pointed out the risks of a "tax cliff" for farmers and other businesses if Congress doesn't extend the 2017 tax cuts before the end of the year He noted the value of deductions such as bonus depreciation on major equipment purchases "Our leaders have told us they are going to take care of these problems and we are going to hold them to that," he said See, "USDA Nominee Rollins Promises Ag Tariff Aid, but Says Labor Reforms Needed for Deportation Policies" https://www.dtnpf.com/… Also see, "US Tariffs Coming, Retaliation on Tap From Canada," https://www.dtnpf.com/… Chris Clayton can be reached at Chris.Clayton@dtn.com Follow him on social platform X @ChrisClaytonDTN Please correct the following errors and try again: Former Cincinnati Reds outfielder Adam Duvall signed a baseball card with a special message and sent a video for a young baseball player who Topps tweeted Monday that Avery collects cards of professional baseball players who are diabetic The Topps tweet added that the company told Duvall about Avery and Duvall responded by signing a Topps card who played for the Reds from 2015 to 2018 and was an All-Star in 2016 Duvall is a free agent who played last season for the Atlanta Braves. He reportedly turned down an offer in March to play for the Kansas City Royals Monday (May 5) for more than 3,200 seats on city councils Both directions of traffic will be closed around the clock until May 21 No fish or people were harmed in the April 22 fire says she loves the complexity of investing and financial planning “We don’t get a lot of financial literacy training in school so most of us don’t really know how to plan financially on our own it’s not something most people take an interest in,” she says Duvall often draws on her own experience as a marathon runner to help improve clients’ financial literacy and help them overcome challenges to achieve their financial goals She’s participated in about 20 Ironman and marathon competitions around the world and credits the help of a training coach I knew that I wasn’t going to be the fastest or the most skilled runner But I knew that endurance racing was a really “It takes a lot of thought and planning to achieve your financial goals hiring a financial advisor or a coach is a really good way to get help from someone who listens to what you want to achieve and gives guidance on how to get there.” Duvall grew up in Washington state and graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in finance and international business she joined First Hawaiian as an investment officer and currently serves as senior VP and regional manager of the bank’s Wealth Advisory Division where she has expanded her client portfolio from $55 million to over $200 million Duvall leads a team of 11 wealth advisors; from 2020 to 2023 the team saw a 122% increase in the number of financial plans delivered says that Duvall’s combination of “curiosity tenacity and compassion” sets her apart as a mentor and leader “Whether through her work at First Hawaiian her active involvement in local initiatives or her dedication to advancing financial literacy across Hawai‘i Jodie is shaping the future of finance and leadership in the state.” Duvall says she is looking forward to her next challenge: becoming a leader in the more diverse workforce of the future “In the next 20 years we are going to bring in a different generation of employees 90 Companies and Nonprofits Where Employees Thrive you reduce the homeless population,” says HomeAid Hawai‘i’s executive director American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall today expressed alarm about potential harm to farmers resulting from the order signed by President Trump imposing stiff tariffs on the United States’ top three agricultural markets by value An economic emergency was declared to put duties of 25% on imports from Mexico and Canada Canada and Mexico both announced they would impose retaliatory measures “Farm Bureau members support the goals of security and ensuring fair trade with our North American neighbors and China we know from experience that farmers and rural communities will bear the brunt of retaliation Harmful effects of retaliation to farmers ripple through the rest of the rural economy over 80% of the United States’ supply of a key fertilizer ingredient — potash — comes from Canada Tariffs that increase fertilizer prices threaten to deliver another blow to the finances of farm families already grappling with inflation and high supply costs “Farm and ranch families answer the call to feed America’s families and the world and these tariffs and the promised retaliation will put further stress on their livelihoods which are dominated by these three markets exported over $30 billion in agricultural products to Mexico $29 billion to Canada and $26 billion to China – our top three markets and nearly half of all exports by value combined “The uncertainty hits just as operating loans are being secured and spring planting approaches We look forward to working with President Trump to position our farmers for success while also ensuring American strength and leadership on the international stage.” The Executive Order can be found here The family of Shelby Duvall created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories MLB Trade Rumors By Anthony Franco | March 3 Adam Duvall remains unsigned a few weeks into Spring Training It wasn’t until March 14 that the veteran outfielder inked a $3MM contract with the Braves Duvall is evidently seeking a similar or better deal this time around. Joel Sherman of The New York Post reports that the 36-year-old has informed teams that he intends to retire unless he’s guaranteed at least $3MM Sherman writes that Duvall declined an offer from the Royals that would’ve come with a $1MM guarantee and another $1MM in performance bonuses A $3MM contract isn’t much by major league standards but Duvall is coming off a much worse season than he was when he signed for that amount last spring The right-handed hitter had a personal-worst .182/.245/.323 batting line over 330 plate appearances The Braves kept him on the roster all season but dramatically curtailed his playing time as the year progressed Duvall started 61 games before the All-Star Break but was in the opening lineup on only 13 occasions in the season’s second half Atlanta left him off their Wild Card roster That’s in marked contrast to his productive 2023 campaign while a member of the Red Sox Duvall popped 21 homers with a .247/.303/.531 slash through 353 trips to the plate two seasons back While his strikeout and walk numbers were more or less unchanged year over year his ground-ball rate jumped by 11 percentage points Duvall’s average exit velocity ticked down by almost two miles per hour That unsurprisingly impacted his power production as he managed only 11 homers in nearly as much playing time as he’d had with Boston Duvall has played in parts of 11 MLB seasons. He has a little less than nine years of big league service time. Baseball Reference has calculated his career earnings just north of $27MM While it’s easy to understand teams’ reluctance to match or top last year’s salary after the season he just had Duvall has banked a lot of money and seems not to be interested in playing for marginally more than the $760K league minimum at this stage of his career he has rebuffed interest from teams that “want (him) to play for basically league minimum.” Rizzo who said he’s concerned that taking what he considers to be an offer below his value could contribute to a precedent that hinders other veteran players Kansas City Royals Adam Duvall 2 months ago 2 months ago 2 months ago Best I can do is a ticket to spring training and another ticket home in 3 weeks 2 months ago Whit Merrifield got $8 million from DUMBrowski a year ago so why not 2 months ago 2 months ago I demand that you pay me money that you do not want to pay me; otherwise I shall retire from your team that I’m not on 2 months ago 2 months ago Teams are going to younger and cheaper more and more 2 months ago Verdugo wants enough to be able to protect his pot of gold at the end of the rainbow and maybe buy some new shoes with buckles and a pair of suspenders 2 months ago Dugie doesn’t care about shoes and suspenders What he wants is another hugely fat gold chain and a huge diamond studded gold pendant of whatever number he wears next 2 months ago Pronklington – Verdugo needs to get some more tattoos on his hands 2 months ago 2 months ago 2 months ago He’s not really overplaying his hand when he says “guarantee me x or I’ll retire.” He’s clearly fine with the latter if he doesn’t get the guarantee he feels is worth going through the length of a season 2 months ago 2 months ago 2 months ago Last yr he started 13 games in the second half They get additional money from product licensing and such as well 2 months ago Because he has a price he thinks is worth continuing to play He’s letting teams know what they have to do if they want him then the teams get to make that final call I’m sure he’s well aware he’s most likely headed to retirement 2 months ago 2 months ago So exactly what I said but with a negative spin on it it’s an ultimatum and an ultimatum he is fine with teams deciding on If this story hadn’t been published and he simply rejected multiple contracts and retired none of you would have said a word in his retirement post 2 months ago I’m Duvall take me at $3 million or I’m taking my toys and going home 2 months ago true that’s why it was not worth posting If he did not play this year you think anyone would have noticed 2 months ago 2 months ago take any offer you get to prove yourself again 2 months ago he’s barely worth a million dollars… 2 months ago if that’s the option presented to him He has a price that’s worth playing for and lesser pay obviously is not piquing his interest 2 months ago He should take the offer because he is almost at 10 years of MLB service 2 months ago Old 4th OF types don’t have leverage A deal similar to Tauchman or see if someone in the private sector offers you low 7 figures post-MLB career Enjoy another year in the sun before no one calls 2 months ago I’m just happy they finally wrote about him I mentioned him about 7 times over the past month I’ll always wonder what kind of season he would have had in Boston if he hadn’t gotten injured so early 2 months ago Who exactly in the private sector would pay Adam Duvall over $1mm 2 months ago When vet players on their last legs act insulted that no one will offer big bucks “just because” be self-aware that the real world is different for most unless they start or invest in a next chapter business 2 months ago He’s going to make more than a million a year just in interest with a random safe investment assuming he hasn’t squandered his career earnings He sure doesn’t need to work or start a business 2 months ago 2 months ago teams are lining up for a low .200 hitter coming off one of his worst seasons he is at best back of the bench hitter who can fill in defense when needed that strikes out 32% of time He should be asking for $6m nowadays since he can hit more than 10hrs 2 months ago 2 months ago 2 months ago 2 months ago -1.4 WAR year last year…congrats on a solid career I guess 2 months ago Since he initially didn’t plan on retiring this year he’s going to regret not taking the offer He’s not young and he may not get another 2 months ago Not even the White Sox would offer more than a million dollars 2 months ago The man has probably made enough money that he will never have to work a day for the rest of his life unless he wants to He has decided that he is unwilling to give up 6 months away from his family in exchange for less than $3 million It is easy for someone without money to say take what you can get 2 months ago I get it but it’s also probably his last chance to sign a contract I was more referring to that and still playing 2 months ago maybe he would rather hang out with his family 2 months ago 2 months ago 2 months ago Lolol coming off a down year to ask for 3 mill 2 months ago I’m willing to take $250k but I know the players union wouldn’t like me undercutting them 2 months ago 250k would be a king’s ransom to this career minor leaguer 2 months ago 2 months ago I did several different things over the years from a warehouse job to selling cars 2 months ago Adam Duvall is seeking three ma-million plus dollars 2 months ago I wonder if I’ll ever reach a point in life where I’d pass on $1M-$2M to play a game for 8 months of the year (I know I’m underselling the amount of work that being a professional baseball player can involve 2 months ago Kids would you rather dad not travel and stay home or inherit a few extra million 2 months ago Depending where he chooses to play… that’s about a $600k payday before the expenses of a second residence and the costs that go into living in the city to play for the team (ie likely lots of eating out) We’re probably taking a couple hundred thousand in the bank a literal drop compared to what he ought to have invested by this point I’d choose the family time over the cash in his position 2 months ago Make as much as you can as long as you can Big hit in world series makes you a team legend He would rather quit vs playing for 1 or 2 million Any team that would sign this guy is stupid 2 months ago People really don’t understand how money grows passively for the rich He’s probably making millions a year in passive income already his kids are going to inherit several hundred million dollars if he sits on the couch the rest of his life Supposing he has a mere $20M saved right now 6% compounding interest over 40 years makes $219M 2 months ago Him and Hunter Renfroe probably go cow-tipping together in the offseason 2 months ago This is true for investors and business owners… athletes on the other hand… now having said that Duvall may be the kind of guy to have things in place but just look at all the pro athletes who have gone bankrupt 2 months ago It getting to be tiring of teams hoping that said player would hit what said player hit two season ago aka Mariners with there dumpster diving signing in wong 2 months ago 2 months ago Because braves don’t have a idiot for a gm Maybe no team is stupid enough to give him more than 3 million 2 months ago 2 months ago 2 months ago 2 months ago If he could do the same this year he would be worth it Not a good bet for him to do the same though 2 months ago Paying the league minimum would be to much 2 months ago 2 months ago Duvall may need to be very motivated to take what comes his way Hard to demand with a WAR last year of -1.4 I loved his time in Chicago and wished he could end on a stronger note If he’s unwilling to understand his place/role at this time in his profession and turns down league minimum or low offers he too may need to retire and call it a good career 2 months ago Teams shouldn’t even be looking at his war as it tells them absolutely nothing 2 months ago I agree that WAR is not the be all to end all metric He’s slowed down quite a bit and there’s always the concern about his back acting up He may have to settle for a very team friendly deal with incentives But he shouldn’t expect the type of money he received last year 2 months ago Teams would only be paying for his abs vs LHP Have doubts he can keep doing that and seems teams do as well 2 months ago 2 months ago 2 months ago 2 months ago 2 months ago 2 months ago “MLB Trade Rumors would like to congratulate Adam on a wonderful career and we wish him all the best in life after his retirement from baseball 2 months ago Best to hang up the gloves if you think you’re even worth a Major League deal 2 months ago He’s made enough in his career that he doesn’t need to play I’d probably say the same thing if I was in his shoes I’m not sure he’s going to find a team 2 months ago I would think that he would take any deal this year and hope to reach the 10 year mark to fully vest into the pension 2 months ago Why not play for a million so that the pension checks start to roll in He must not have a great financial planner… 2 months ago Fyi- you start earning a pension after 43 days on an Active Roster 2 months ago Players take pride in hitting the full 10 years 2 months ago If he’s comfortable drawing a line and living with the decision on either side seems hard to look at a guaranteed MLB job and not take it 2 months ago Players should be aware that there are only 780 roster slots available Every season If teams fill those rosters and say ten players break camp as rookies that has just forced ten veteran players into retirement unless they accept a minor league assignment the players should retire since the older they get the more their value drops through subpar seasons teams don’t need or want them any longer teams are forced to cut veterans for the youth and that is a situation the MLBPA created Players that aren’t stars get what teams want to give them and NO player in their late thirties will be given what the players demand 2 months ago So that’s why we need expansion teams right 2 months ago 2 months ago but….I guess it’s a lot of work 2 months ago 2 months ago I like Duvall but at this point a minor league deal is probably the best he can hope for 2 months ago Is the KC $1mm deal plus incentives still on the table Duvall clearly can do better than a minor league deal 2 months ago Since that is the only offer we have heard on Duvall all winter and we don’t even know when it was made Maybe he can do better but he’s going to have to wait for an injury or an underperformance somewhere to find out 2 months ago 2 months ago 2 months ago Perfect fit for the Phillies roster in my opinion Maybe on a ML deal and potential to earn 2M or so… He isn’t what he used to be but I’d trust him coming in to PH and getting some starts against tough left handers 2 months ago 2 months ago Give me my unrealistic demands or I retire 2 months ago 2 months ago 2 months ago “I suck at baseball but 1 million dollars to play the kids game for a living is insulting” 2 months ago I’m looking forward to the official retirement post in a few days 2 months ago Since he has made over $27M in pre-tax dollars he is exercising his right to let us know the shine has long been off this whole baseball player thing It isn’t worth his time anymore unless he is really 2 months ago Rizzo and Duvall should have a retirement party together and commiserate about how much they think they are worth 2 months ago This feels more like a “I’m retired and anything less than $3 million won’t pull me out of retirement” rather than him thinking he’s worth more than he is 2 months ago 2 months ago So much for 10 years of service time and the benefits that come with 10 years of service time Seems foolish to pass up $1 million and the tenth year of service time 2 months ago 2 months ago I think that he is saying it will take 3 mil to get him on a baseball field again 2 months ago You might be right and in which case…retire because as a team front office I don’t want someone who’s only in it for the $… as much as I like him… if he wants to play take the potential $2M deal with incentives That’s a team that wanted you and the #’s you put up last year don’t deserve more 2 months ago 2 months ago Below average players wanting guarantees 3x as much as a rookie who could also be below league average League min plus incentives isn’t a low-ball when you crapped the bed last year or years I would want more too and would milk as much as I could but I think I would take most anything to continue to get paid to go to the ball park things may look different after playing as long as these guys have 2 months ago These type of stories baffle me… a veteran who albeit has had a good career pots a season where they’d be lucky to get a job and then has an ego trip and demands more money Like dude your career might be over and someone offers you potentially $2M with incentives and you “hold out” for $3M… As someone who would have loved to play any type of professional baseball as I’m sure all of us would… like it might be your last shot he was fun enough to watch on the Red Sox… take the deal and hope you bounce back otherwise… it’s over for you and that seems sad 2 months ago He’d be a good veteran OF and possibly produce for Cincinnati once again Non-roster invite with a chance to earn it with incentives 2 months ago 2 months ago Register MLB Trade Rumors is not affiliated with Major League Baseball Register This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page The American Farm Bureau Federation Convention continues with an action-packed day of programming Sunday focused on the hottest topics and most pressing issues facing farmers Sunday’s slate of activities includes two general sessions, 11 workshops the live pitch competition for the final four Ag Innovation Challenge teams and the Sweet 16 round of the Young Farmers & Ranchers Discussion Meet AFBF President Zippy Duvall will deliver his keynote remarks during the opening general session at 9:30 a.m and the highly anticipated state award winners will be announced features an inspiring and motivational keynote address from decorated fighter pilot and Folds of Honor founder Lt The Farm Dog of the Year and Distinguished Service Award winner will be announced during this session as well All general session content, excluding Lt. Col. Rooney’s keynote address, will be livestreamed for farmers, ranchers and the general public who are not able to join us in San Antonio. Visit fb.org during any of the general sessions to access the livestream Media are also invited to attend the convention opening press conference at 1:45 p.m President Duvall will provide a wrap-up of AFBF’s work in 2024 and preview priorities for 2025 A livestream of the opening press conference will be available to all media, regardless of Convention registration status. Access the livestream here: https://app.sli.do/event/jLT6aCdnyCybZkaKNSzEXn Sunday’s workshops will focus on livestock marketing trends in 2025, an analysis of the 2024 elections, a panel discussion on farmer perceptions of stress and mental health, public policy hot topics and more. Start times, locations and descriptions of all workshops are available here Cultivation Center Stage presentations include tips and tricks from a panel of top agricultural social media influencers what to know when a solar power contractor comes knocking remarks from AFBF’s inaugural Veteran Farmer Award of Excellence recipient and a variety of additional engaging topics New this year on the trade show floor is the Ag Insights Hub, where key industry partners will deliver timely updates on the issues that matter most to farmers and ranchers. Learn more about Cultivation Center Stage and Ag Insights Hub events here Though the general session programming begins Sunday plenty of exciting events took place today From tours of Texas agriculture to the opening of the trade show and Cultivation Center Stage Saturday had plenty to offer for attendees AFBF economist Danny Munch provided an update on the Federal Milk Marketing Order reform process while NASA’s program manager for agriculture earth action shared insights on how NASA uses Earth observations to strengthen food security support market stability and protect rural livelihoods singer-songwriter-author LaDonna Gatlin inspired the Cultivation Center Stage audience with her story of resilience and strength The stage programming wrapped with announcements of the Sweet 16 round of YF&R Discussion Meet and the Achievement Award Top 10 Winners of both contests will be announced during the closing general session on Monday Robert Duvall won the respect and affection of western fans with his iconic portrayal of Augustus McCrae in the epic miniseries Lonesome Dove But he also has played his fair share of straight-shooters (and bad hombres) in big-screen westerns as well To celebrate his upcoming birthday (he turns 94 on Sunday January 5!) we decided to look back at a few of his films most likely to please C&I readers Each is available on various streaming platforms which you can locate by clicking the title After a few guest spots on TV series such as The Virginian and Cimarron Strip, Robert Duvall earned his spurs in earnest as Ned Pepper, the murderous outlaw who fails to heed the “bold talk from a one-eyed fat man” (John Wayne), in this first film adaptation of Charles Portis’ best-selling novel. Even though he has fond memories of working with The Duke Duvall remains critical of director Henry Hathaway’s insensitive instruction style: “He said to one of the actors It’s like telling Joe Montana in the Super Bowl: ‘Tense up!’” Despite his prominent billing during the opening credits Duvall has relatively little time on screen in this grim and gritty western directed by Michael Winner (Death Wish) his character is one of the very few who survives a close encounter with Jared Maddox (Burt Lancaster) a brutally efficient marshal on the trail of rowdy cowboys who shot up his town and left an elderly citizen fatally wounded Ralph Waite and Sheree North (who would later co-star opposite John Wayne in The Shootist) appear alongside Duvall in the unusually strong supporting cast repeatedly rewritten during production in Old Tucson Filmmaker Philip Kaufman (The Right Stuff) draws on the legends of Cole Younger and Jesse James in this colorfully written richly detailed and robustly performed western who attempts to be a voice of reason while advising his men to take a vacation from outlawry as the Missouri Legislature considers a bill to grant them amnesty But hot-headed Jesse James (Duvall) is eager to plunder Northfield site of the biggest bank west of the Mississippi Younger reluctantly agrees to the Northfield heist Duvall dials it up to 11 in his wildly flamboyant performance as Jesse and is positively side-splitting when he shamelessly dons a dress to disguise himself while slipping past pursuing lawman OK, we admit it: This ain’t a western, pardners. But never mind: Duvall received a richly deserved (Best Actor) Oscar for the unvarnished brilliance of his profoundly affecting performance here as Mac Sledge a down-and-out country singer who’s redeemed by the love a good woman (Tess Harper) in rural Texas then pushed back to the brink by the death of his daughter (Ellen Barkin) Grown men have been known to weep while hearing Duvall’s poignant expression of Sledge’s uncomprehending sorrow: “I don’t trust happiness I never did.” (Note: Tender Mercies also earned an Academy Award for screenwriter Horton Foote Foote got his first Oscar for his screenplay adaptation of To Kill a Mockingbird — the classic drama in which Duvall made his film acting debut as the enigmatic Boo Radley.) even those charged with capturing Geronimo and his comrades – including grizzled scout Al Sieber (Duvall) and novice Cavalry lieutenant Britton Davis (Matt Damon) – admit to respecting him Duvall’s Sieber memorably expresses unbridled contempt for white bounty hunters who slaughter Native Americans: “They kill any Indian Must be Texans – lowest form of white man there is.” As grizzled cattle-drivers who ride into danger while resting their herd near a small frontier town, Kevin Costner and Duvall are a match made in western movie lovers’ heaven Duvall is effortlessly authoritative as Boss Spearman the peaceable senior partner in the enterprise while Costner (who also served as director) shines as Charley Waite When they go up against a tyrannical rancher whose goons attacked two members of their small outfit it’s gonna be messy like nothing you ever seen.” Not to worry This is in addition to his numerous nominations and awards for Best Actor His legacy will continue to inspire future generations of western fans and filmmakers alike a son of the late George and Pauline (Kline) Duvall. He retired from Knouse Foods in Chambersburg He is survived by his brother Russell Duvall Interment will be at Pleasant Ridge Church of the Brethren Cemetery Online condolences may be expressed at www.howardlsipes.com. Image: Marcus74id / FreeDigitalPhotos.net