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Shutdown Timing
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Depending on how soon the government shutdown ends, American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall says it has the potential to impact next year’s crops for farmers across the country.
Tariff Disputes
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
We’re seeing warning signs in the farm economy when it comes to tariff disputes, and American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall says they're taking a toll on agriculture.
Holiday Turkeys
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
As the weather turns cooler across the US, many shoppers are beginning to plan holiday meals.
California Hosts 2026 American Farm Bureau Convention in Anaheim
California Ag Today
Workshops, innovations, Tim Tebow, and California ag tours highlight January 9–14 gathering.
Ag's Economic Concerns
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Sam Kieffer, vice president of public policy for the American Farm Bureau Federation, says today's economic struggles for farmers is a rare intersection of high expenses and low income.
Net Farm Income-AFBF
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Net farm income is expected to increase more than 40% from last year. And at first glance, American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall says those numbers might give some farmers reason for optimism ... but!
MAHA Final Strategy
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The much-anticipated Make America Healthy Again final strategy is now out.
Net Farm Income Forecast Higher
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The latest Net Farm Income Forecast from USDA’s Economic Research Service predicts farm income to increase in 2025.
No On Trump Tariffs
Fruit Grower Report
The Federal Court of Appeals has decided that President Donald Trump does not have the power to set tariffs on imports based on the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
Farmer Sentiment Dips in August and Federal Court Vacates AEWR Rule
The Agribusiness Update
Farmer sentiment dipped again in August as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer Index fell 10 points to 125, and a federal court decision vacates a burdensome and unfair disaggregation labor rule, part of the 2023 Adverse Effect Wage Rate Rule.
Farmer Sentiment Dips in August and Federal Court Vacates AEWR Rule
The Agribusiness Update
Farmer sentiment dipped again in August as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer Index fell 10 points to 125, and a federal court decision vacates a burdensome and unfair disaggregation labor rule, part of the 2023 Adverse Effect Wage Rate Rule.
Year-Round E15 - AFBF
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall says it’s time to stop kicking this can down the road because year-round E15 sales would fuel the economy.
New World Screwworm at the Top of Cattle Producers' Minds
Line on Agriculture
With imports closed to Mexican cattle entering the US, cattle producers are more worried about the cattle supply- but they are more worried about the New World screwworm entering the country.
Ag Trade is Important
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall says several new trade frameworks put together by the administration could really benefit farmers and ranchers.
California Grape-Harvest Robot Heads to National Ag Innovation Finals
California Ag Today
Golden State startup Gather Agriculture, Inc. competes for $100,000 in the 2026 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge.
Seat at MAHA Table
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The much-anticipated recommendations from the Make America Healthy Commission will be released soon and American ag groups are watching closely.
August Recess
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Farmers and ranchers will soon have a critical opportunity to share their concerns with elected officials, according to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall.
Ag Tarriff Update
Line on Agriculture
With a new tariff deadline in place, American Farm Bureau Federation's Dave Samuelson has a breakdown of where we are currently.
Georgia Lawmakers Support BBB and Food Spending Outpaces Food Prices
The Agribusiness Update
Following the passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” major ag groups welcomed its passage which should benefit farmers, and USDA says per capita total U.S. food spending outpaces food prices from 2023 to 2024.
AFBF and the BBB
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall says the One Big Beautiful Bill delivers for America’s farmers and ranchers.