Joby Young

Family ranches that run cattle and sheep on public lands could get more flexibility under a proposed update to federal grazing regulations.

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.

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

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have provided answers to the latest American Farm Bureau Presidential Candidate Questionnaires.  Joby Young, executive vice president for the American Farm Bureau, says the survey is a key tool for rural Americans.   “...

U.S. sugar industry leaders met in Seattle, WA last week for the 39th annual International Sweetener Symposium hosted by the American Sugar Alliance.  This year’s conference was titled “Stability, Security, Safety: The Need for a Strong Farm Bill”.  National Farmers Union Pr...

The American Farm Bureau Federation announced late last week the selection of a new Executive Vice President.  Joby Young will take the role in mid-July following the retirement of Dale Moore.  Young will serve in a chief of staff role at AFBF. It's a f...