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Farmers Receive Less Than Six Cents of Consumer Dollar

Published October 28, 2026

Farmers are receiving a shrinking share of what consumers spend on food. According to USDA data, farmers received just 5.8 cents of every dollar spent on domestically produced food in 2024. The remaining 94.2 cents went toward processing, transportation, packaging,…

More Farm Assistance Still Possible

Published October 21, 2026

The Trump administration's $8 billion Harvest Fuel Relief Program will help farmers facing higher diesel costs, but the American Farm Bureau Federation says more assistance may be needed. AFBF Vice President of Public Policy and Economic Analysis John Newton said…

High Input Costs Continue to Squeeze Farmers

Published October 8, 2026

American Farm Bureau Federation Vice President of Public Policy and Economic Analysis John Newton said stronger commodity prices have not been enough to offset rising expenses. Congress is considering another farm assistance package during the lame-duck session. Newton also pointed…

A New Role for Houston

Published September 30, 2026

Virginia Houston is the new managing director of the American Farm Bureau Federation. She previously served as AFBF’s senior director of government affairs. Previously, Houston was in a similar role with the American Soybean Association and American Seed Trade Association.

From AFBF to CoBank

Published September 29, 2026

After five and a half years as an economist for the American Farm Bureau Federation, Danny Munch is now the lead economist for farm economy and agricultural commodities for the CoBank Knowledge Exchange.

Higher Interest Costs Add Pressure to Farm Credit

Published September 11, 2026

Higher interest costs are adding pressure to the farm economy. American Farm Bureau Federation economist Faith Parum says access to credit remains essential because of the amount of money farmers need before a crop generates income. “Farming is obviously a…

Farm Bureau Calls for Farm Bill Action

Published September 9, 2026

The American Farm Bureau Federation is calling on Congress to complete work on a new five-year farm bill before the current extension expires September 30.The 2018 Farm Bill has already been extended three times.The House passed its version of a…

Dear Mr. President

Published August 26, 2026

Four major ag groups have sent a joint letter to President Trump, asking him to reverse his 90-day beef import plan. The American Farm Bureau Federation, Livestock Marketing Association, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and U.S. Cattlemen’s Association called on the…

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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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Articles tagged under: American Farm Bureau Federation

Farmers Receive Less Than Six Cents of Consumer Dollar

More Farm Assistance Still Possible

High Input Costs Continue to Squeeze Farmers

A New Role for Houston

From AFBF to CoBank

Higher Interest Costs Add Pressure to Farm Credit

Farm Bureau Calls for Farm Bill Action

Dear Mr. President

Farm State of Mind

AFBF and NFU Concerned with Packers and Stockyards Rule Change

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