American Farm Bureau Federation - The Voice of Agriculture
3 days ago · Meet Skippy, Farm Bureau’s 2024 Farm Dog of the Year. American Farm Bureau Federation is the unified national voice of agriculture, working through our grassroots organizations to enhance and strengthen the lives of rural Americans and to build strong, prosperous agricultural communities.
15 Fantastic Food and Farm Facts - American Farm Bureau …
Aug 15, 2017 · Fifteen fantastic facts about agriculture to whet your appetite for the Food and Farm Facts book are below. Ninety-nine percent of all U.S. farms are owned by individuals, family partnerships or family corporations. Farmers will have to grow 70 percent more food than what is currently produced to feed the world’s growing population by 2050.
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Farm Bureau continues to evolve to serve the needs of members and their families on and off the farm or ranch. The Farm Bureau legacy includes leadership within local communities, advocacy on rural issues, public service and outreach, agriculture literacy and sustainability initiatives that respect farmers’ and ranchers’ stewardship efforts.
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Analyzing Farm Inputs: The Cost to Farm Keeps Rising
Mar 17, 2022 · Production costs are rising faster than commodity prices, making it harder to just break even. Like any other business, farmers and ranchers are constantly evolving their budgets.
U.S. Agricultural Land Values and Cropland Cash Rents Reach New …
Aug 7, 2023 · Agricultural land values increased by $280 an acre over 2022, according to USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. The Land Values 2023 Summary report, released on August 4, shows a 7.4% increase following 2022’s record-breaking numeric increase of $420 per acre (12%) over 2021.Cash rent values for cropland were up 4.7% to a record $155 per acre and up 7.1% to $15 per acre for ...
USDA Report: U.S. Dairy Farm Numbers Continue to Decline
Feb 26, 2021 · Introduction. This week, USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service released its monthly Milk Production report, showing yet another annual decline in the number of licensed dairy operations in the United States.After many years of depressed prices, some dairy farmers faced an extremely tough year as the industry struggled with a global pandemic, negative Producer Price Differentials ...
Crop Insurance 101: The Basics - American Farm Bureau Federation
May 2, 2024 · Summary. Crop insurance remains a crucial safeguard for farmers, tracing back to the Great Depression and evolving into a vital tool amidst today's market and weather volatility. Supported by a partnership among the federal government, private insurers and farmers, it offers tailored protection against diverse risks for farmers across the nation.
What We Do - American Farm Bureau Federation
The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture strives to build awareness, understanding and a positive perception of agriculture through education. The Foundation offers a variety of fun and engaging standards-based programs and activities at all grade levels for educators, volunteers and families. The American Farm Bureau Federation ...
Fast Facts About Agriculture & Food - American Farm Bureau …
Farming accounts for about 1% of the U.S. gross domestic product. In 2023, $174.9 billion worth of American agricultural products were exported around the world. About 6% of U.S. farms market foods locally through direct-to-consumer sales. The pounds of feed (grain, forage, etc.) a dairy cow needs to eat to produce 100 pounds of milk has ...