American Farm Bureau Federation - The Voice of Agriculture
5 days ago · American Farm Bureau Federation is the unified national voice of agriculture, working through our grassroots organizations to enhance and strengthen the lives of rural …
15 Fantastic Food and Farm Facts - American Farm Bureau …
Aug 15, 2017 · By Cyndie Shearing. Producing a bounty of food, fiber for clothes and renewable fuels for cars is a vast agricultural undertaking and one that few consumers today know much …
New Census Shows Alarming Loss of Family Farms
Feb 13, 2024 · Press Contact. Mike Tomko Director, Communications (202) 406-3642 [email protected]. Bailey Corwine Media Relations Specialist (202) 406-3643 [email protected]
Crop Insurance 101: The Basics - American Farm Bureau Federation
May 2, 2024 · To begin, farmers must first select the level of coverage they want to purchase. The coverage level refers to the percentage of commodity value that is covered — referred to as …
Analyzing Farm Inputs: The Cost to Farm Keeps Rising
Mar 17, 2022 · Production costs are rising faster than commodity prices, making it harder to just break even. Like any other business, farmers and ranchers are constantly evolving their budgets.
2022’s Top Ag Issues and A Look Ahead
Jan 4, 2023 · By Joby Young. For many, 2022 was a year of change and transition. As we all thankfully watched the worst of the pandemic pass, new challenges arose, especially in farm …
Fast Facts About Agriculture & Food - American Farm Bureau …
On average, one U.S. farm feeds 169 people annually in the U.S. and abroad. The global population is expected to increase by 1.8 billion by 2050, which means the world’s farmers will …
Young Farmers & Ranchers - American Farm Bureau Federation
The American Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers & Ranchers program includes both men and women between the ages of 18-35. The objective of the Young Farmers & Ranchers …
Over 140,000 Farms Lost in 5 Years - American Farm Bureau …
Mar 7, 2024 · Conclusion. The 2022 Census of Agriculture provides an in-depth look at the U.S. farm landscape over the past five years. With a loss of 141,733 farm operations, representing …
How Milk Is Really Priced in the U.S. | Market Intel | American Farm ...
Jul 15, 2019 · In the U.S., minimum milk price regulations enforced by Federal Milk Marketing Orders are based on a system of mandatory dairy price reporting, milk pricing formulas, price …