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Farm Bureau Calls for Farm Bill Action

Published Yesterday

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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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…

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Farm Bureau Calls for Farm Bill Action

Dear Mr. President

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

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