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It’s Time to Rethink the Farm Safety Net

It’s Time to Rethink the Farm Safety Net

Chad SmithDec 4, 2025

It’s time to rethink the farm safety net. That’s the conclusion of Mike Stranz, vice president of advocacy for the…

A Revised USDA Report Schedule

A Revised USDA Report Schedule

Rod BainDec 4, 2025

After a six-week halt of USDA reports due to the government shutdown, catch-up in report release is occurring and will…

New Equipment Purchases May Not Be Your Best Tax Strategy

New Equipment Purchases May Not Be Your Best Tax Strategy

Chad SmithDec 3, 2025

Many farmers may be looking for tax advantages as we approach the end of 2025, but is a new tractor…

What’s Ahead for Fertilizer Prices Looking to 2026?

What’s Ahead for Fertilizer Prices Looking to 2026?

Chad SmithDec 3, 2025

There’s no question that high fertilizer prices have been difficult to deal with for months, but what’s ahead? Josh Linville,…

It’s Okay to Not Be Okay – Ask for Help

Chad SmithDec 3, 2025

The American Farm Bureau’s Farm State of Mind Campaign began in 2017 with the simple goal of letting farmers know…

Farm Bureau Emphasizes Need for Economic Assistance to Ag Secretary

Chad SmithDec 3, 2025

During a recent phone call with Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins, American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall took the opportunity…

State Warns of Widening Equine Herpes Outbreak

State Warns of Widening Equine Herpes Outbreak

Josh EllisDec 2, 2025

State officials are warning people not to participate in any horse shows or sales in light of a recent outbreak…

Farm Broadcasters Have Never Been More Needed in Rural America

Steve WhiteDec 2, 2025

Farm broadcasters from across the country gathered in Kansas City for Trade Talk—an event that looks a lot like a trade…

A Call for “Civility” in Upcoming USMCA Negotiations in 2026

A Call for “Civility” in Upcoming USMCA Negotiations in 2026

Chad SmithDec 2, 2025

U.S. lawmakers are urging the Trump Administration to wade into next year’s USMCA renegotiation with “civility,” given the angst in…