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AFBF survey reveals mounting financial strain across U.S. agriculture

A recent survey from the American Farm Bureau Federation indicates the majority of U.S. farmers are experiencing stagnant or declining financial conditions. AFBF president Zippy Du...

AFBF economist warns of continued strain on agriculture

An economist with the American Farm Bureau Federation says tight margins and ongoing economic challenges are straining farm finances. “This is going to be the third to fourth year...

Farm bill debate highlights Washington Watch Issues Forum

The U.S. House is debating the farm bill this week, and National Farmers Union President Rob Larew tells Brownfield the legislation needs to meet the moment. “We’re still dealing w...

Farm Bureau Plans Are a Less Pricey Alternative to ACA Coverage — With Trade-Offs

Ag round-up: Nearly 70% of farmers can't afford fertilizer; union and JBS reach deal; real help for stressed farmers

Share of farmers unable to afford all required fertilizer. (American Farm Bureau Federation graph)Nearly 70% of American farmers report they can't afford all the fertilizer they ne...

Continued negative returns leading to increase in farm closures, AFBF says

An ag economist says losses in the farm economy are adding up. “We’ve seen continued pressure against farmers and ranchers, said Faith Parum with the American Farm Bureau Federatio...

Brunkow to serve as KFB president

The Kansas Farm Bureau has selected fifth-generation farmer and stockman Glenn Brunkow, Wamego, to serve as president following Joe Newland’s resignation.

Boozman: rising fertilizer costs highlight need for ad-hoc farmer aid

U.S. Senate Ag Committee Chairman John Boozman says he’s not surprised the American Farm Bureau’s new farmer survey shows 70 percent of farmers won’t be able to afford all required...

Industry Ag News 4/2

Farm Journal Foundation marked National Ag Day in Washington D.C. with a groundbreaking celebration at the Voice of the Farmer Garden exhibit, located at the U.S. Department of Agr...

NCBA members bring cattle industry priorities to Washington

Producers underscore importance of passing farm bill, protecting animal health and other regulatory reforms at Legislative Conference.

Ag groups send letter urging farm bill passage

Ag stakeholders are urging Congress to pass the farm bill.  Nearly 340 organizations sent a letter to Congress Friday urging lawmakers to pass the bill quickly. Farm Credit Council...

NMPF says FARM-ES protects farm data, provides opportunities

A national dairy group says the FARM-ES, or Farmers Assuring Responsible Management -Environmental Stewardship program, helps dairy producers document their sustainable practices a...

As health care insurance costs continue to climb, farm bureau health plans offer a lower cost alternative

Farm Bill health care plans have been offered in Tennesseefor over 75 years. (Tennessee Farm Bureau photo)Affordable Care Act subsidies from the pandemic years made purchasing heal...

Dairy farmer survey shows concerns about farm data use

A recent survey by a dairy producers’ group shows farmers want to know how their farm data is used by processors and others in the supply chain. Sherry Bunting with the American Da...

Farm Bill Clears House as Congress Sides With MAHA

Congress secured major wins for the Make America Healthy Again movement, including striking pesticide liability shields and passing the 2026 Farm Bill. States’ and families’ rights...

Farm Bill 2026: Overview

Introduction On April 30, 2026, the U.S. House of Representatives voted 224-200 to advance the Farm, Food, and National Security Act...

Exclusive: USDA Sec. Rollins Gives Inside Look at Trump Administration's Agriculture Success, Great Relationships with F...

In a post-Biden era, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has worked hard to build back the trust between the country's unsung heroes — farmers and ranchers — and Washington, D.C.,...

Farmers urged to push for farm bill passage

A Farm Bureau leader is optimistic Congress can pass a farm bill this week, but says farmers need to act now. Jason Mugnaini with Wisconsin Farm Bureau tells Brownfield that withou...

Annual Farmer Gathering builds solidarity during challenging times

Annual Farmer Gathering builds solidarity during challenging times jkrieg@afsc.org Fri, 04/24/2026 - 15:02 Main content Parag...

Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative: Urges swift action on the Farm Bill in the House

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, the second largest dairy cooperative in the country based on milk volume, recently joined over 300 other agricultural organizations...

Farmers bring concerns to Ag Secretary

Farmers have told Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins that several issues need to be resolved to keep farms operating. Brad Olson is President of Wisconsin Farm Bureau, and was a participa...

Agricultural and Applied Economics Association Annual Meeting

Brownfield’s Kellan Heavican covers the Agricultural and Applied Economics Association Annual Meeting The post Agricultural and Applied Economics Association Annual Meeting appeare...

UADA news release: Mid-South ag law conference highlights SCOTUS updates, trends

By Ramie Parsons National Agricultural Law Center U of A Division of Agriculture Fast Facts American Farm Bureau Federation attorney hosts...

Industry Ag News 4/14

The Corn Refiners Association joined 34 other food and agriculture organizations in releasing the 10th annual Feeding the Economy report, a comprehensive farm-to-fork analysis of t...