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Fam Labor Survey Released
Line on Agriculture
Hawaii has pushed out California as the highest-paying state for farmworker wages.
The Cost Thanksgiving Meal Lower This Year
Line on Agriculture
Results from the American Farm Bureau Federation's annual Thanksgiving Marketbasket Survey for 2024.
H5N1 Losses Continue to Mount
California Ag Today
Over the last two and a half years, American Farm Bureau Federation Economist Bernt Nelson says more than 100 million birds have been affected. Over $18M has already been paid out to offset dairy losses.
Steady On-Feed, Higher Cash, and Elevated Beef
California Ag Today
What is going on with cattle supplies? Recent reports show steady on-feed numbers even as cash cattle prices move up. And when will consumers start pulling back?
Corporate Transparency Act Deadline Looms
Line on Agriculture
Registered business owners are required to file under the act, causing more burden for farmers.
Dockworker Strike Highlights Need for Farm Bill
Southeast Regional Ag News
“It’s another pressure and another disruption that our farmers are going to have to deal with, without a good safety net in place," says American Farm Bureau Federation economist Danny Munch.
Like Sand Through the Hourglass…
Southeast Regional Ag News
Congress has a lot on its plate with few work weeks remaining this year, including keeping the government fully funded.
Your August Recess Homework
California Ag Today
Each year, members of Congress take time during the month of August to return to their home districts and hear directly from constituents.
Get Ready to Bend the Ear of Your Member of Congress
Southeast Regional Ag News
Each year, members of Congress take time during the month of August to return to their home districts and hear directly from constituents.
Bipartisanship is Key To Getting Farm Bill To the House Floor
Line on Agriculture
After making it through a markeup, tight margins in the House could hold up getting a farm bill to the House Floor for debate.
Farm Bureau Federation Tailpipe Litigation
Line on Agriculture
The Environmental Protection Agency has issued tailpipe emissions rules that are not rural-friendly, according to AFBF.
13 Hours of Farm Bill Debate
Southeast Regional Ag News
After nearly thirteen hours of discussion, the House Agriculture Committee has sent a farm bill to the full house for a vote.
Farm Bureau Concerned Over USDA's Decison to Discontinue Reports
Line on Agriculture
An American Farm Bureau Federation Economist says that the reports that the USDA National Agriculture Statistics Service is eliminating are "critical to the function of the agriculture industry."
Money, Money, Money, Money – MONEY
California Ag Today
What would you do with one-hundred grand? Well let’s not put the cart before the horse. First off, how do you get $100,000? The American Farm Bureau Federation, in partnership with Farm Credit, is doubling the top prize at this year’s Ag Innovation Challenge.
House Ag Committee Offers Farm Labor Solution
Southeast Regional Ag News
The Agriculture Labor Working Group released its final report on how to improve the H-2A guest worker program.
A Glaring Trade Deficit for U.S. Ag Trade
Southeast Regional Ag News
A record agricultural trade deficit of $30.5 billion is expected in 2024.
Navigating a Tight Farm Bill Window
Southeast Regional Ag News
There may be a small window left this year to do a farm bill, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation, but time is running out.
Farm Bill Needed To Mitigate Lower Net Farm Income
Line on Agriculture
Title One programs in the farm bill are important to help farmers with economic challenges.
New Online Platform for Agriculture Mental Health
Line on Agriculture
"Togetherall" is now available to farmers and ranchers who are feeling mental distress. It is a completely anonmynous online platform.
New Mental Health Site Launched for Farmers
Southeast Regional Ag News
Farm Bureau and partner organizations Sunday announced Togetherall at the American Farm Bureau Federation Convention in Salt Lake City, Utah.