Farm Bureau

American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall today called on President Trump to roll back plans to import an additional 300,000 metric tons of beef into the United States. An American Farm Bureau Federation analysis shows increasing imports has had little impact on ground beef prices at the grocery store. Meanwhile, cattle prices have weakened, with ranchers experiencing losses up to $300 to $400 per head.

The numbers are staggering, but the “for sale” signs I saw in front of orchard after orchard made the situation hit home. Washington grows more than two-thirds of our nation’s apples, and apple growers in other states are struggling, too. Americans have made clear that they want homegrown food, yet we increasingly rely on imported food as U.S. farms and ranches struggle to hang on. Farmers Need Help Recovering and Rebuilding Growers recovering from wildfires need help getting back on their feet.

Originally published on the Federal Trade Commission website, this article alerts farmers to potential farm equipment sales fraud and includes important tips on avoiding these scams, as well as a secure link to report imposters. The Federal Trade Commission is hearing about a scam targeting some of the hardest working people out there: farmers. Scammers posing as farm equipment businesses are selling (fake) equipment to farmers, who end up empty-handed.

USDA recently moved to streamline the farm loan process, but it’s only one piece of the farm economy puzzle. Chad Smith has the details. Smith: The USDA has announced several changes to its farm loan program as farmers face tighter margins and greater credit demand. Danny Munch, an economist with the American Farm Bureau Federation, says the changes should help farmers access the program.

The Senate Ag Committee finally moved its farm bill through to the full Senate for a vote. Chad Smith has more on what’s next. Smith: The Senate Ag Committee approved its version of the farm bill on a 12-11 party line vote. Brian Glenn, director of government relations for the American Farm Bureau, said it’s a big step forward in the push for a new farm bill. Glenn: We are one step closer to a full final farm bill, and I will say that we are as close as ever.

American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry vote to advance the farm bill to the full Senate. “We applaud members of the Senate Agriculture Committee who recognize the critical support the farm bill provides for America’s farmers and ranchers.

We rely on the programs that help us weather the storm, we improve our sustainability through conservation programs, and we drive into the future with innovative research. And that’s just to name a few of the ways this legislation helps keep American-grown products in our local stores and on our tables. We appreciate the updates to risk management and some farm programs in H.R. 1 but recognize that there are a lot of farm bill programs left on the table that haven’t been updated since 2018.

Farmers and ranchers are in Washington, D.C., this week urging senators to pass the farm bill. Chad Smith tells us farmers are targeting all 100 senate offices. Smith: The American Farm Bureau Federation, along with other agriculture organizations, brought farmers and ranchers to Washington, D.C., this week, to advocate for farm bill movement in the Senate. Addie Yoder, a Missouri corn and soybean farmer, talked about what they hope to accomplish this week on Capitol Hill.

John Newton, Ph.D. Vice President of Public Policy and Economic Analysis Key Takeaways Crop revenue projections are mixed but mostly improved. September's WASDE raised per-acre revenue estimates for corn and soybeans, along with rice, barley and oats. But peanuts, cotton, wheat and sorghum revenue projections fell from USDA’s May estimates. Post-Hormuz input cost shocks for diesel and fertilizer are eating into any revenue gains.

Four start-up companies offering agricultural innovations have advanced to compete for a top prize of $100,000 in the 2027 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge. The American Farm Bureau Federation, in partnership with Farm Credit, continues to elevate the importance of entrepreneurship in agriculture through the contest. “The future of agriculture is being shaped by innovators like these four finalists,” said AFBF President Zippy Duvall.