…CTA forces millions of family farmers and ranchers to file detailed paperwork and disclose their ownership information to the federal government. Those who do not comply could face large fines…
World Ag Expo® Announces 2025 Top-10 New Product Contest Winners
…of farmers, ranchers, and industry professionals. Contest winners will be honored at the show and prominently highlighted throughout the event. Recipients will be noted on show maps, identified with “Top-10…
Despite Lag in Bulk Exports, High-Value U.S. Ag Products Surge
…ranchers. This comes after Hoeven pressed APHIS officials to ensure that ranchers have the resources necessary to comply with a new EID tag mandate that went into effect on November…
Farm Bureau Pleads for Farmer Aid as Funding Bill Falters Following Musk Tweet
DepositPhotos image American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) President Zippy Duvall sent a letter to Congress late yesterday, urging lawmakers to consider the needs of farmers and ranchers as they debate…
Congress Advances Farm Bill Extension and Aid Package
…role in advancing the package. The funding proposal includes provisions to help farmers and ranchers rebuild from natural disasters such as floods, wildfires, and droughts, while also addressing broader economic…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 12-12-24
…ranchers. She also talks to Tony Headrick from CHS Hedging, who explores how geopolitical events influence agriculture, particularly energy and fertilizer sectors, and their implications for U.S. farmers. The discussion…
Farm Labor Survey Released
Shutterstock image Rising farm labor costs are adding to the financial pressures on farmers and ranchers, particularly those using the H2A farm work program. Samantha Ayoub, economist for the American…
American Agriculture History Minute: Learning the Laws of Supply and Demand
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Learning the Laws of Supply and Demand Farmers and ranchers in early American agriculture quickly…
Federal Court Blocks Corporate Transparency Act, Offering Relief to Farmers and Ranchers
DepositPhotos image Farmers and ranchers have received a temporary reprieve from federal reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), thanks to a nationwide injunction issued by the U.S. District…
Ag Import and Export Imbalance
…ranchers. Sam Kiefer, American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) Vice President of Public Policy, says we all know American agriculture is the most efficient in the world, so there are a…
American Agriculture History Minute: Becoming Stewards of the Soil
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. We like to think that early American farmers and ranchers were good stewards of the soil, like farmers and…
Urban Agriculture Bridging the Gap Between Cities and Farms
…why farmers and ranchers are so essential,” he said. He also noted the critical role urban agriculture can play in shaping agricultural policy. By bridging the gap between urban consumers…
USMEF Chair Highlights Export Growth and Value for U.S. Farmers
…demand for quality and safe meat products. U.S. meat exports significantly benefit American farmers and ranchers. According to Hanson, beef exports add $415 per head, while pork exports contribute $65…
Farm Groups Respond to Brooke Rollins’ Nomination as Agriculture Secretary
…the Senate. We’re encouraged by her statement that she’d ‘fight for America’s farmers and our nation’s agricultural communities.’ Effective leadership at USDA is more important than ever as farmers and ranchers…