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Farm State of Mind

Published August 10, 2026

Farming comes with its share of stress, but farmers and ranchers shouldn’t feel like they have to face these challenges alone. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall was part of a Red River Farm Network podcast about farm stress…

AFBF and NFU Concerned with Packers and Stockyards Rule Change

Published July 13, 2026

The American Farm Bureau Federation and National Farmers Union have issued a joint statement, saying they are deeply troubled by USDA plans to rescind rules to protect farmers under the Packers and Stockyards Act. The two major general farm organizations…

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Reshaping the Ag Land Base

Published July 10, 2026

Access to land is becoming increasingly challenging for farmers and ranchers. A report from Farm Bureau Market Intel said nearly 80 percent of the rented farmland is controlled by non-operating landlords. More than one-third of those landlords are 75 years…

Farm Bureau Calls Ag Labor Reform a Top Priority

Published July 4, 2026

American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall was part of the news conference as House Agriculture Committee Chair Glenn 'GT' Thompson unveiled his ag labor bill. Duvall said labor shortages continue to threaten the future of American agriculture. "People ask…

Price Goes Up for Independance Day Cookout

Published June 24, 2026

The cost of the July 4th cookout will be about four percent more than it was a year ago. According to the American Farm Bureau Federation Summer Cookout Cost Survey, the cookout meal for ten people will cost just under…

Minnesotan Selected to National Leadership Program

Published May 8, 2026

The American Farm Bureau Federation has announced its Partners in Advocacy Leadership class. A Minnesotan, Amanda Cook of Chisago County, is one of the ten people nationwide selected for the program.

Farm Economy Under Pressure

Published April 27, 2026

American Farm Bureau Federation Economist Faith Parum says higher expenses, particularly for fertilizer and fuel, are intensifying challenges across agriculture. “We have seen a really downturn farm economy, and we’ve seen production expenses continue to increase,” Parum said. “With the…

Tracking Bridge Assistance Payments

Published April 23, 2026

In a review of the USDA Farmer Bridge Assistance program, the American Farm Bureau Federation said corn and soybean acres have received most of the FBA payments. Corn represents 42 percent of the $11 billion in funding while soybeans account…

Long-Term Fertilizer Concerns Seen in AFBF Survey

Published April 15, 2026

Seventy percent of wheat farmers and 66 percent of corn farmers are unable to afford all their required fertilizer this year. That is one of the findings in the American Farm Bureau Federation Fertilizer Availability Survey. Farm Bureau economist Faith…

Minnesotan Graduates From AFBF PALS Program

Published March 17, 2026

The Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation announced Amanda Durow, Hastings, graduated from the American Farm Bureau Federation Partners in Advocacy Leadership program during the AFBF Young Farmers and Ranchers Conference in Portland. Durow is one of only ten ag leaders nationwide…

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Farm State of Mind

AFBF and NFU Concerned with Packers and Stockyards Rule Change

Reshaping the Ag Land Base

Farm Bureau Calls Ag Labor Reform a Top Priority

Price Goes Up for Independance Day Cookout

Minnesotan Selected to National Leadership Program

Farm Economy Under Pressure

Tracking Bridge Assistance Payments

Long-Term Fertilizer Concerns Seen in AFBF Survey

Minnesotan Graduates From AFBF PALS Program

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