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USDA Proposes Changes to Federal Milk Marketing Order
California Ag Today
Roger Cryan, chief economist with the American Farm Bureau, says the changes are a mixed bag.
Cost to Cookout Up 30% in 5 Years
Southeast Regional Ag News
As they do each year, the American Farm Bureau Federation has put together their annual “Summer Cookout Cost Survey” to let you know what the cost of a summer cookout meal could cost for 10 people.
A Labor Plague on U.S. Ag
California Ag Today
The American Farm Bureau recently sent a letter to USDA and the Department of Labor on the issue.
Red, White, and Agricultural Tariffs
Southeast Regional Ag News
President Biden and former President Trump have both hit China with big tariffs on national security grounds, leaving challenges in place for the next president.
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.
New Location for Annual American Farm Bureau Federation Convention
Line on Agriculture
Registration is now open for the 2024 convention, with the theme "New Frontiers."
Georgia Farm Dog Up for People's Choice Award
Southeast Regional Ag News
Learn how you can support Casper, a Great Pyrenees from DeKalb County, Georgia, In his quest for "People's Choice Pup."
AFBF Pushes for a New Farm Bill Sooner Than Later
Line on Agriculture
The American Farm Bureau Federation's Executive Vice President Joby Young remains optimistic that a new Farm Bill will be passed before the end of the September 30, 2024 extension of the 2018 Farm Bill.
Turkey Talk: Straight to Dessert
Southeast Regional Ag News
In 2022, American farmers produced more that 1.6 billion pounds of pumpkins according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. More than just being a whole lot of pumpkin pie, it was valued at over $272 million dollars
Turkey Talk: Bird is the Word
Southeast Regional Ag News
In 2022, farmers in the United States produced 210 million turkeys. That’s valued at $7.1 billion.