Over 500 Groups Unite to Call for a New Farm Bill
Programs that benefit every family in America are too important to put off any longer. That’s the message from the American Farm Bureau and more than 500 other groups that sent a letter to Congressional leaders calling
How Farmers Adjust Spending During Low Commodity Prices
History does repeat itself, especially in agricultural cycles. Rabobank put together a report on how farmers adjust input spending when commodity prices drop. It explores the responsiveness of input volume and price to farm profitability in America,
Panel Warns Congress of Impending Farm Economy Cliff
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, a panel of witnesses before the House Committee on Agriculture—including producers, a lender, an input supplier, and Extension economist—warned of the dire outlook facing our agricultural supply chain. Plummeting crop prices, escalating input costs, worsening credit conditions, and sustained
Corn Grower Leader Testifies on Financial Conditions in Farm Country
A corn grower leader from Minnesota told the House Agriculture Committee today that farmers in her state and across the country need the support of a reauthorized and strengthened farm bill. The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) and state
Department of Defense Backs Off Feeding Lab-Grown Protein
WASHINGTON (July 23, 2024) – Today, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) confirmed that efforts to prevent ultra-processed, lab-grown protein from showing up in the diet of the American armed forces were successful, following news that the U.S.