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Foreign-Born Workforce
Idaho Ag Today
The Idaho Farm Bureau Federation hosted a press conference releasing the findings of a new economic impact study.
Specialty Crop Relief
Fruit Grower Report
Up to $1 billion was set aside in December for specialty crop growers to receive financial help through the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program.
USMCA Hearing
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
With the review process of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement sent to begin later this year, the Senate Finance Committee took a closer look at the deal last week.
Chapter 12 Farm Bankruptcy and Ag Groups Applaud USMCA Hearing
The Agribusiness Update
In 2025, Chapter 12 bankruptcies increased for the second year in a row, reaching 315 filings, a 46% increase from 2024, and ag groups applauded the Senate Finance Committee hearing to highlight the importance of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, emphasizing the need for renewal.
Farm Bill Needed Now
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Newly released farm income data confirms the economic crisis in rural America is real, and American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall says the solution could be found in passing a new farm bill.
Farm Bankruptcy Climbing
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
New data from U.S. court filings indicate farm bankruptcy has risen again.
A Historic Split
California Ag Today
The dairy industry is producing near record volumes in 2026 while maintaining the smallest heifer pipeline since the late 1970s.
Farm Income Forecast
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The USDA projects that net farm income will slip lower in 2026 and remain about $48 billion under the record highs of 2022.
UK and EU Beef Exports
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. meat exports are improving over the past year, with shipments growing to Latin America, Indonesia, South Korea and others, but there are two other significant markets that are sounding pretty good!
Super Bowl and Farmers
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Super Bowl Sunday is consistently one of the highest demand days for food across the U.S., supporting the farm economy.
Record Milk, Real Strain
Southeast Regional Ag News
Behind today’s milk surge is a thinner, more fragile dairy herd.
Healthy Diet Starts on Farm
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall says a balanced diet shouldn’t be about elevating one food group over another.
More Milk, Fewer Replacements
California Ag Today
Beef economics are reshaping the dairy herd.
Besides China for U.S. Beef
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. beef, Dan Halstrom, President and CEO at the U.S. Meat Export Federation, says without China, things are down but other markets are stepping up.
Farmers Sound Alarm
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall says Congress must take action now to ensure that farmers and ranchers can survive.
More Farm Assistance Needed
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
While some progress has been made in stabilizing the farm economy through the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program and Emergency Commodity Assistance Program, recent numbers show farmers still need help.
Washington Flood Assistance and AFBF's Annual Convention
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA in Washington state has technical and financial assistance available to help producers recover from flooding, and farmer and rancher delegates attended the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 107th annual convention.
First 2026 HPAI Case in Georgia and AFBF's Annual Convention
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Department of Agriculture and the USDA confirm the year's first case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza at a commercial poultry operation, and farmer and rancher delegates attended the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 107th annual convention.
Challenges Stack Up for Growers
California Ag Today
Rice yields fell, lettuce virus cases rose and alfalfa producers struggled with low returns.
A National Honor for an Alabama Farm Family
Southeast Regional Ag News
Drew and Lauren Wendland’s Achievement Award from the American Farm Bureau Federation affirms the power of values-driven farming in today’s world.