Danny Munch

Back in June, the American Farm Bureau Federation distributed its third drought impact survey to members in 15 western states.  Danny Munch, AFBF economist, said the survey looked at a variety of demographics, including crop and livestock factors, as well as access to water, and what farmers are doing to cope with drought.  Th...

Delays in the shipping industry have a direct impact to the bottom line of farmers and ranchers nationwide. American Farm Bureau Federation Associate Economist Danny Munch says the issue started when consumer purchasing habits changed. “During COVID, we kind of saw this switch in consumer purchasing behavior from buying services, going out, to a lot of goods purchasing, so e-commerce. Now, ... Re

The American Farm Bureau Federation recently surveyed producers in the 13 western states to find how the drought is impacting day-to-day operations. “Over 85% rated selling off portions of their herd or flock as prevalent or higher, 87% of respondents say there’s an increase in feed costs associated with drought, 77% of them reduced their acreage and see that as prevalent or higher within their re