EPA Seeks Farmers and Ranchers for Advisory Committee

Farm Bureau Invites 4-H, FFA and Junior MANRRS to Experience ‘New Frontiers’ at Annual Convention

Severe Weather and Low Mississippi River Levels Bring Uncertainty to Harvest

Farm Bureau Farm Dogs of the Year: Where are They Now?

Farmers and ranchers are invited to nominate their dogs for the current contest, which is supported by Nestlé Purina PetCare again this year, through July 14.

Farm Bureau Names 2023 Farm Dog of the Year

The winner of the 2023 Farm Bureau Farm Dog of the Year award is Tough, a Border Collie owned by Kansas Farm Bureau members Denny and Donna Ashcraft. AFBF, with support from Nestlé Purina PetCare, recognized Tough, four regional runners-up and a People’s Choice Pup today at its convention.

Federal Milk Marketing Order Forum Successfully Brings Sector Together

The American Farm Bureau Federation was joined by representatives of the National Milk Producers Federation, dairy cooperatives, processors, state dairy associations and dairy farmers from across the country for a successful first-of-its-kind industry-wide Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) Forum.

Farmers Tell USDA to Expect Record Soybean Yields But Corn Yields Are Lower Than Trend

USDA released its August Crop Production report on Aug. 12 and the survey-based report has farmers indicating corn yields will reach 175.4 bushels per acre and soybean yields at a record 51.9 bushels per acre in 2022. This is despite extreme heat and sporadic rainfall throughout the countryside. The report provides the most recent update for U.S. commodity supplies since the June 30 Planted Acreage report, providing the next comprehensive look at overall production for the 2022 crop year.

Farm Bill

The Farm Bill is one of the mightiest tools to protect our nation’s food supply and strengthen agriculture. Learn how the Farm Bill matters.

Rail Order Delays, Empty Exports and Equipment Shortages – Transportation Disruptions Persist

The complex system of highways, rail lines, rivers and flight paths crisscrossing the nation, and ocean ports allow inputs to reach producers and goods to reach customers. This Market Intel provides a mid-year status update on these vital transportation systems.

Answering Agriculture’s Critics

We had our work cut out for us with a recent New York Times opinion video. It was so disappointing to see a respected media outlet present a distorted picture of agriculture without so much as acknowledging that farmers play an essential role in stocking America’s pantries.