Michael Nepveux

The USDA says it’s working on a trio of proposed rules to support enforcement of the Packers and Stockyards Act. How could these proposals impact the farming community? “First, USDA is proposing a new rule that will provide greater clarity to strengthen the enforcement of unfair and deceptive practices, undue preferences, and unjust prejudices," said American Farm Bureau Federation economist

According to the 2017 Census of Agriculture, the total number of farms nationwide fell 3.2% while the average farm size increased 1.6% percent since 2012.  Michael Nepveux, American Farm Bureau Federation economist, said farmers are also getting older with the average age of a farmer increasing to 59.4 ye...