Articles tagged under: American Farm Bureau

Big League Speakers Scheduled for AFBF Convention

Published December 24, 2025

Next month’s American Farm Bureau Federation Convention will feature a powerful line of political leaders. In addition to Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, the four corners are on the schedule. Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman, Ranking Member Amy Klobuchar, House…
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Ag Sector Could Be in Recession

Published April 3, 2025

The agricultural sector is facing significant financial strain due to high input costs, falling commodity prices, and market instability. American Farm Bureau Economist Bernt Nelson said these conditions could signal an agricultural recession. "There's some pretty serious financial strain happening,"…
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Farm Bill Future

Published December 30, 2024

The new Congress will convene on Friday and a new farm bill will be on the radar. "We've been kicking the can down the road for quite some time," said Sam Kieffer, vice president of public policy, American Farm Bureau.…
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Farm Worker Wages Up 3.2%

Published November 27, 2024

Low commodities prices and high input costs had farmers tightening the purse strings in 2024. For farm workers, the opposite might be true. November’s farm labor survey showed an increase in wages. "Combined field and livestock worker wages were $18.12…
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The State of Livestock

Published August 2, 2024

In its livestock market update for the second half of 2024, the American Farm Bureau Federation said the combination of tight cattle supplies and strong beef demand will keep cattle prices strong through this year and likely through 2025. Hog…
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More Litigation for EPA

Published June 14, 2024

The National Corn Growers Association, American Farm Bureau Federation, American Petroleum Institute and car dealerships are suing the Environmental Protection Agency over its emissions standards for light-duty and medium-duty trucks. The emission standards would require 68 percent of new passenger…
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Ag Profiles for Each Congressional District Updated

Published May 16, 2024

The National Agricultural Statistics Service has released new agricultural data for each congressional district. American Farm Bureau Federation Chief Economist Roger Cryan values this information. "It's always helpful to know who the farmers are and where they are," said Cryan.…
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