American Farm Bureau Federation - The Voice of Agriculture
3 天之前 · Farm Bill Sustainability Farm Income Farm Labor Trade Foundation for Agriculture. VIEW ALL. Front Desk: (202) 406-3600. General Inquiries: [email protected]. Media Inquiries: [email protected]. 600 Maryland Avenue SW. Suite 1000 Washington DC 20024. News Viewpoints Market Intel. Issues Events Advocacy Initiatives Programs.
Beef Prices Soar to Record Highs, Yet Farmers Struggle to Reap the ...
2024年8月30日 · The Story – Drought, Inflation and Inventory. Pasture conditions began to deteriorate across the United States in 2020. The La Niña-driven drought would press on for the next three years causing pasture conditions to deteriorate and sending prices for feed grains to record levels (Figure 2). At the same time, inflation began to rise, driving up costs for everyone …
Young Farmers & Ranchers - American Farm Bureau Federation
A program for personal growth. The American Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers & Ranchers program includes both men and women between the ages of 18-35. The objective of the Young Farmers & Ranchers program is to surface, grow and develop young Farm Bureau members and provide them opportunities and experiences to strengthen their leadership ...
How Milk Is Really Priced in the U.S. | Market Intel | American Farm ...
2019年7月15日 · Across cheddar blocks and barrels, approximately 573 million pounds of cheddar cheese was traded on the CME from 2009 to 2018. Meanwhile, U.S. cheddar production totaled 33.5 billion pounds – indicating that 1.7% of U.S. cheddar production was traded on the CME. Similarly, less than 1% of nonfat dry milk was traded on the CME, and in 2018 ...
Solar Energy Expansion and its Impacts on Rural Communities
2024年8月8日 · Research from a 2021 U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) study projects solar energy to rise from 4% of our nation’s total energy production to 45% by 2050, potentially requiring nearly 10.4 million acres of land in solar production. This is about 30% larger than the state of Maryland. DOE expects 90% of projected solar development to be from utility-scale …
Farm Bill Should Address Downward Spiral in Ag Economy
2024年9月9日 · Press Contact. Mike Tomko Director, Communications (202) 406-3642 [email protected]. Bailey Corwine Media Relations Specialist (202) 406-3643 [email protected]
What is the (Food and) Farm Bill and Why Does It Matter?
2022年7月20日 · Going back almost 100 years, the history of the farm bill largely tracks the history of food production in the United States as the legislation evolves to meet the needs of its modern-day constituents – farmers and consumers.
Advocacy - American Farm Bureau Federation
Farm Bill Sustainability Farm Income Farm Labor Trade AFBF Convention. VIEW ALL. Front Desk: (202) 406-3600. General Inquiries: [email protected]. Media Inquiries: [email protected]. 600 Maryland Avenue SW. Suite 1000 Washington DC 20024. News Viewpoints Market Intel. Issues Events Advocacy Initiatives Programs.
Hurricane Helene | American Farm Bureau Federation
FacebookTwitterLinkedIn. In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, communities across the Southeast from Florida to Georgia, through the Carolinas to Virginia and Tennessee are picking up the pieces. The devastation in rural and farm communities has been widespread, and it will be weeks—possibly months—before we know the full impact of the storm.
Women's Leadership - American Farm Bureau Federation
Ag ConnectHER’s purpose is to inspire and equip women in agriculture to succeed in leadership. This project, hosted by the American Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee, elevates and celebrates dynamic and successful women leaders in agriculture by showcasing their leadership journeys, connecting them through a quarterly on-line event with Farm Bureau women from …