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
5 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.
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.
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.
Market Prices - American Farm Bureau Federation
All market prices contained on the Farm Bureau website are for reference purposes only, and are not a real-time market data feed. These prices are on at least a 10-minute delay and should not be used for trading purposes. Cotton prices are end-of …
Over 140,000 Farms Lost in 5 Years - American Farm Bureau …
Mar 7, 2024 · Conclusion. The 2022 Census of Agriculture provides an in-depth look at the U.S. farm landscape over the past five years. With a loss of 141,733 farm operations, representing a 7% decline, and reduction of 20.1 million acres under cultivation, equivalent to the size of Maine, the agriculture sector has faced significant shifts.
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.
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.
2025 AEWR – Labor Costs Continue to Climb
Nov 21, 2024 · While most Americans have their sights set on Thanksgiving, farmers who use the H-2A program were focused this week on USDA-National Agricultural Statistics Service’s Farm Labor report, released on Nov. 20, as it offers a glimpse into their future operational expenses.. Each year, the Department of Labor (DOL) uses the “field and livestock workers’ combined” wage rate reported in the ...
Crop Insurance 101: The Basics - American Farm Bureau Federation
May 2, 2024 · To begin, farmers must first select the level of coverage they want to purchase. The coverage level refers to the percentage of commodity value that is covered — referred to as the liability — and the corresponding loss that a farmer must incur before an indemnity payment will be made (comparable to a deductible for home or auto insurance).