California Agriculture Takes Center Stage at the American Farm Bureau Convention Shannon Douglas with “the Ag Meter” at the AFBF Convention California agriculture took the national spotlight at the American…
Brooke Rollins Warns California Agriculture Faces an Existential Threat
Secretary of Agriculture Addresses Farm Bureau, Water, Labor, and State Overreach U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins Photo by Nick Papagni, “the Ag Meter” at the 2026 AFBF Convention Speaking at…
USDA Opens Sign-Up for Supplemental Disaster Relief Program
…Federation (AFBF) economist Danny Munch in a report from AgNet West’s Lorrie Boyer. USDA Opens Sign-Up for Supplemental Disaster Relief Program Who Is Eligible for the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program?…
Off-Farm Income Keeps Many Farms Running
…AFBF Market Intel Report, just 23% of farm household income came from farming itself. The remaining 77% came from other sources. Courtersy of AFBF In 2023, 96% of farm operators…
Death Taxes Loom as Threat to Family Farms
Several key provisions of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act are scheduled to expire this year, and the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) is urging Congress to act. The…
Proposed Fees on Chinese-Linked Ships Could Increase Costs for U.S. Farmers
…ships built in China would face fees as high as $1.5 million. According to an analysis by the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), the new costs could add between $372…
U.S. Trade Deficit Discussed at AFBF FUSION Conference
…products like fresh fruits and vegetables. U.S. Trade Deficit Discussed at AFBF FUSION Conference Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey…
AFBF Duvall Discusses Concerns Over Tariffs
DepositPhotos image American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) President Zippy Duvall discusses concerns over tariffs imposed by President Trump on Mexico, Canada, and China, which could increase the cost of agricultural…
AFBF Highlights Challenges Faced by Farmers and Producers
DepositPhotos image The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) highlights the challenges faced by farmers and producers due to the inconsistent application of the Clean Water Act and the Waters of…
Duvall Addresses Ag Labor, Other Topics at AFBF Convention
Speaking at the 2025 American Farm Bureau Annual Convention held this weekend in San Antonio, TX, AFBF president Zippy Duvall talked about the work the organization is doing when it…
Farm Bureau Names 2025 Farm Dog of the Year
2025 Farm Bureau Farm Dog of the Year award is Sirius Courtesy AFBF People’s Choice Pup also Recognized (AFBF/SAN ANTONIO, January 26, 2025) — Recognizing the vital role that four-legged friends…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 01-17-25
…Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) is recognizing the dedication and resilience of veteran farmers through its inaugural Veteran Farmer Award of Excellence. Retired Army Col. Joe Ricker of Indiana is the…
AFBF Acknowledges Challenges Ahead
DepositPhotos image Joe Gilson from the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) acknowledges the challenges ahead, noting the complexity of the farm bill with its 12 titles, which could cause delays…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 01-02-25
…Illinois Farm Bureau and the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF). The AFBF voted to expel the Illinois Farm Bureau due to their insurance company, Country Financial, deciding to sell policies…