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It’s fair to say that 2025 was a year of meaningful progress for agriculture, on top of some very big challenges. Farm Bureau helped farmers and ranchers across the country navigate the roller coaster ride.

Farmer and rancher delegates to the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 107th annual convention adopted several policies to guide the organization’s work in the new year.

Farm Bureau women interested in growing their communications skills can now apply for Communications Boot Camp. The spring session is set for April 20nd-23rd.

American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall said the Regenerative Pilot Program advances goals already in place for many farmers.

The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement is up for review in 2026, and many in farm country say this has the potential to benefit American farmers.

The comment period on EPA’s new Waters of the U.S. Rule will close in early 2026. The proposed rule would give the farming industry more clarity on what constitutes a water of the U.S.

The 2026 American Farm Bureau Young Farmer and Rancher Leadership Conference will take place in the Northwest in a few months.

The past year had many ups and downs for farm country, not only here in the Northwest but nationwide.

Last week, USDA announced billions of dollars in economic assistance for America’s farmers impacted by trade wars and tariffs.

Last week, we told you USDA announced new funding focused on regenerative agriculture. But what does that mean, and what does it mean for the average farmer?