American Farm Bureau Federation - The Voice of Agriculture
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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 …
2022’s Top Ag Issues and A Look Ahead
Jan 4, 2023 · The high cost of fuel severely impacted farmers and ranchers, especially as they navigated the fall harvest season. The cost of fertilizer increased by more than 60% from 2021 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
How Milk Is Really Priced in the U.S. | Market Intel | American Farm ...
Jul 15, 2019 · 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 …
Why is Precision Agriculture Important? | Focus on Ag | American …
Sep 13, 2023 · Beginnings. The term “precision agriculture” means managing, tracking or enhancing crop or livestock production inputs, including seed, feed, fertilizer, chemicals, water …
News | Section Home - American Farm Bureau Federation
News. A comprehensive news feed that includes news releases, mentions in the press, a bi-weekly audio podcast, and Farm Bureau® News. Stay informed about the latest developments …
Foreign Investment in U.S. Ag Land – The Latest Numbers
Nov 2, 2023 · As noted in the latest AFIDA report, states showing the highest increases in foreign-investor-held agricultural acres between 2020 and 2021 were Texas, with an increase of …