Cover crops, smarter grazing, and reduced tillage are showing up on tens of millions of acres across the U.S., and the federal government just committed $700 million to keep that momentum going.
Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall says agricultural labor reform is the number one concern for farmers right now, and a new bill from House Agriculture could be the first real progress in decades.
Tied to the country's 250th anniversary, the American Farm Bureau's FARM 250 initiative puts family farms front and center, noting that 97% of U.S. farms are still run by families.
The trade agreement that replaced NAFTA just triggered its built-in review clock, and U.S. farm groups are paying close attention as negotiations with Canada and Mexico move at very different speeds.
Zippy Duvall's own family walked away from dairy farming partly because finding reliable help became impossible — now he's backing a federal bill aimed at fixing that problem for farmers across the country.
Washington state is seeing a 67% rise in H2A guest worker certifications, reflecting a larger nationwide struggle to fill seasonal agricultural positions.
Families planning 4th of July cookouts will notice a slight increase in grocery costs this year, with the average bill for ten guests hitting about $73.82.
Senate Agriculture Committee Chair John Boozman has rolled out a 900-page farm bill draft, receiving quick support from the American Farm Bureau Federation for its key provisions aimed at farmers.
Local farmers depend on trade with Canada and Mexico, and a renewed USMCA could save families hundreds on groceries while ensuring year-round access to fresh produce.