President Trump is considering issuing an executive order that would allow more beef imports at lower tariff rates, but increasing imports could have long-term impacts and fails to address the underlying issues facing America’s ranchers. American Farm Bureau Federation economists analyzed the issue in the latest Market Intel.
Read MoreThe American Farm Bureau Federation recently announced the members of its 13th Partners in Advocacy Leadership (PAL) class, a program designed to help agricultural leaders strengthen their advocacy and communication skills.
Read MoreFarmers are invited to submit nominations for the 2027 Farm Bureau Farm Dog of the Year contest, which comes with cash prizes and bragging rights. This is the ninth year of the contest, supported by Nestlé Purina PetCare, which celebrates farm dogs and the many ways they support farmers and ranchers.
Read MoreFew agricultural sectors capture the identity of a state in the way crawfish defines Louisiana. From roadside boils to restaurant menus far beyond the Gulf Coast, crawfish is both an economic engine and a cultural institution. But behind that visibility, the industry is navigating a convergence of pressures - rising production costs, intensifying import competition, a critical labor supply disruption and increasing weather volatility - that are testing the financial resilience of producers across the region.
Read MoreAmerican Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on the House of Representatives vote to pass the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026.
Read MoreThe American Farm Bureau Federation says billions in federal aid are reaching farmers through the Farmer Bridge Assistance program, but warns financial pressures in agriculture are far from over.
Read MoreTwelve farm and ranch women leaders graduated from the spring session of Women’s Communications Boot Camp hosted by the American Farm Bureau Federation.The agricultural leaders completed an intensive four-day course that featured hands-on sessions focused on public speaking, working with the media and messaging. Program graduates will use their training to strategically support issues important to farmers and help tell agriculture’s story. This includes participating in local media opportunities, sharing information with elected officials and joining social media campaigns that spotlight modern agriculture.
Read MoreThe Ag Investment for America coalition, launched two years ago with USA Rice as one of the original partners, held a Congressional and stakeholder briefing on Capitol Hill yesterday to highlight the benefits of the Grown in America Act (H.R. 1707) and review newly released economic analysis by the Agricultural and Food Policy Center at Texas A&M University. The briefing included remarks and an update on the bipartisan bill by the lead sponsors Reps. David Kustoff (R-TN) and Jim Costa (D-CA). There are currently 32 bipartisan cosponsors on the bill.
Read MoreThe U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) is issuing over $2.5 million in payments through the On-Farm Stored Commodity Loss Program (OFSCLP) to producers who suffered losses of eligible harvested commodities stored in on-farm structures in 2023 and/or 2024 due to a qualifying natural disaster event.
Read MoreAn overwhelming majority of America’s farmers who responded to a nationwide survey say they cannot afford to purchase enough fertilizer to get them through the year. The percentage who pre-purchased fertilizer varies significantly by region.
Read MoreIn celebration of the International Year of the Woman Farmer initiative, the American Farm Bureau Federation’s Women’s Leadership program, together with a strong coalition of U.S. agrifood system stakeholders, will host a landmark national gathering to honor the vital role women play in agriculture and the supply chain.
Read MoreThe American Farm Bureau Federation is accepting online applications from entrepreneurs for the 2027 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge through June 5. Now in its 13th year, this national business competition showcases U.S. startup companies developing innovative solutions to challenges faced by America’s farmers, ranchers and rural communities.
Read MoreAmerican Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on a memorandum of understanding between USDA and the Department of the Interior to strengthen public lands grazing and the partnership between ranchers and the agencies.
Read MoreEach year, the Feeding the Economy report provides one of the most comprehensive looks at the full economic footprint of U.S. food and agriculture. While often discussed in terms of farm receipts or commodity production, the report highlights a much broader reality: agriculture is not just a sector, it is a foundational driver of economic activity that supports millions of jobs, trillions in output and significant tax revenue across every state.
Read MoreAmerican Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on President Trump’s call on Congress to pass a farm bill and to provide market relief for America’s farmers and ranchers.
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