Beef Prices Soar to Record Highs, Yet Farmers Struggle to Reap the ...
Aug 30, 2024 · 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 in the United States ...
American Farm Bureau Federation - The Voice of Agriculture
2 days ago · 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.
U.S. Agricultural Land Values and Cropland Cash Rents Reach …
Aug 5, 2024 · Agricultural land values increased by $200 an acre over last year, according to USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. The Land Values 2024 Summary report, released on August 2, shows a 5% increase to an average $4,170 per acre.This follows a 6.7%, or $250, increase between 2022 and 2023 and marks the fourth consecutive increase in …
The Crucial Role of Farmer Cooperatives and Why Active …
Jun 24, 2024 · The cooperative business model has been pivotal in the development and stability of the U.S. agricultural industry. Cooperatives provide a platform for farmers to pool resources, preserve market access, share risk and enjoy economies of scale, which is important to maintaining leverage and bargaining power.
Fast Facts About Agriculture & Food - American Farm Bureau …
On average, one U.S. farm feeds 169 people annually in the U.S. and abroad. The global population is expected to increase by 1.8 billion by 2050, which means the world’s farmers will have to increase total annual grain production by almost 1 billion tons and total meat production by more than 200 million tons.
New Census Shows Alarming Loss of Family Farms
Feb 13, 2024 · Press Contact. Mike Tomko Director, Communications (202) 406-3642 [email protected]. Bailey Corwine Media Relations Specialist (202) 406-3643 [email protected]
Cost of Thanksgiving Dinner Declines – Remains Higher Than Pre …
Nov 20, 2024 · Press Contact. Mike Tomko Director, Communications (202) 406-3642 [email protected]. Bailey Corwine Media Relations Specialist (202) 406-3643 [email protected]
Newsline | Section Home - American Farm Bureau Federation
4 days ago · Newsline is a twice-weekly radio segment that covers a wide range of agricultural issues and news from the American Farm Bureau Federation. Subscribe to Newsline.
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.
Solar Energy Expansion in Rural Communities
Oct 3, 2024 · Solar on Farmland. Although solar development will be distributed nationwide, large utility-scale projects will be concentrated in areas with favorable siting and interconnection opportunities.