Go-Time: Consideration of Farm Bill 2.0 Underway in House Key Takeaways Farm Bill 2.0 is under consideration in the House this week. Over 500 agriculture groups have called for passage of the measure. Food security is national security – and the bipartisan, Committee-passed Farm Bill 2.0 is an important measure to continue building on the…
DetailsThe Reality on the Ground: Calls for Action Grow as Financial Picture Worsens Key Takeaways As lawmakers return to Washington, producers are calling on Congress to pass emergency assistance and Farm Bill 2.0. Producers are facing high and rising input costs, low commodity prices, and weather and market volatility. These circumstances have created the perfect…
DetailsAmerican Agriculture at 250: A Legacy Worth Securing Key takeaways: It’s National Agriculture Day! America’s farm families provide us with the safest, most abundant, and most affordable food supply the world has ever known. As our Nation approaches its 250th birthday, we celebrate that legacy, but recognize that the current state of the farm economy has put…
DetailsBipartisan Farm Bill Advances from Committee – Now What? The House Agriculture Committee last week advanced, in a bipartisan vote of 34-17, the “Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026,” or, as some call it, “Farm Bill 2.0”. Why do we need a Farm Bill now? For producers across the country, the Committee’s passage of…
DetailsProducers and lawmakers alike have been sounding the alarm for months: the farm economy is in a dire state. Our latest article detailed the harsh reality on the ground. High input costs, low commodity prices, and multiple years of downturn have farmers staring down a sea of red ink. This reality felt across the countryside was further illustrated…
DetailsAmerica’s farm economy is in a dire situation. Farmers are being squeezed from every direction: production costs are high and rising, commodity prices are low, and existing aid, while very much appreciated and welcomed, is unfortunately falling short. The result? Farms on the edge of bankruptcy, growing mental health strain in rural communities, and real…
DetailsAs 2025 comes to a close, we’re reminded that America’s farmers continue to show up every day to produce the food, fuel, and fiber our country depends on. From row crops to specialty crops, farm families are doing everything they can to keep their operations moving forward—even as economic pressures continue to mount. Earlier this year,…
DetailsAs families gather around the table this Thanksgiving, we’re reminded that every meal begins with the incredible people who keep our country fed, fueled, and clothed: America’s farm and ranch families. From the field to the dinner table, and the many steps in between, these hardworking men and women make it possible for us to…
DetailsThis Sunday, October 12, is National Farmer’s Day. On this day – and every day – we recognize the people who feed, fuel, and clothe our nation. Farming is more than a profession; it’s a commitment passed down through generations, sustained by resilience, innovation, and community. The impact of American agriculture is felt everywhere. Nearly…
DetailsUSDA’s latest farm income forecast points to a 40% increase in net farm income in 2025 compared to 2024. On the surface, this may sound promising after several hard years – but a closer look reveals another deeply challenging year for the men and women that feed, fuel, and clothe our nation. Beyond the numbers…
Details*NEW FPF Unscripted* The Senate-passed budget reconciliation package, perhaps better known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” is well on its way through the U.S. Congress and lawmakers are aiming to have it to the President’s desk by July 4. We here at Farm Policy Facts are excited to bring in the big guns –…
Details*NEW PODCAST EPISODE* Ever wonder how you can stay on top of the most important news in our fast-paced, rapidly changing world? Ever wish you could zoom in on the most important, consequential news of the day without fluff or rhetoric? Well, we here at Farm Policy Facts have got just the man for the…
DetailsEvery year during National Ag Week, we put a special spotlight on the incredible men and women who keep us fed, fueled, and clothed – our hardworking farm and ranch families across this great nation. To our farmers and ranchers – we thank you, today and every day for your tireless efforts! This year, we…
DetailsIt’s a new year – and with a new year comes a new Congress, new Administration, new opportunities, and new beginnings. Could a new Farm Bill join that list? America’s farm and ranch families certainly hope so. Farmers and ranchers across the country have been urging Congressional leaders to prioritize and pass a robust new Farm…
DetailsThe following opinion piece originally ran on Agri-Pulse on December 13, 2024. There is no shortage of adages about the consequences of ignoring a serious problem. They all agree that a serious problem doesn’t just go away but gets worse, and delays in addressing the issue only make the solution all the harder to come…
DetailsThe Thanksgiving leftovers are put away and holiday decorations are beginning to light front porches and mantles. With only a few weeks left before the new year – and even fewer before the 118th Congress is adjourned – policymakers are tasked with a hefty to-do list. Many lawmakers are already vowing to circle back on…
DetailsImagine for a moment sitting down at the dining table on Thanksgiving only to find empty plates – no turkey, gravy, and stuffing; no pumpkin pie or rolls; no sweet potato or green bean casserole to be had. Thankfully, that’s not the case, because America’s farm and ranch families work with grit and determination every…
DetailsWhen it comes to the federal budget, there is no better investment than smart farm policy. That’s why we’ve been sharing our top 10 reasons why we must pass a Farm Bill this year. Did you know that the 2018 Farm Bill expired on September 30, 2023? Farm and ranch families are facing rising input…
Details*NEW PODCAST EPISODE* As key provisions of the 2018 Farm Bill are set to expire, financial conditions in farm country are spelling out the dire need for a robust Farm Bill with an enhanced farm safety net to support the families who provide us in the U.S. with the safest, most abundant, and most affordable…
DetailsThe following opinion piece originally ran on Agri-Pulse on October 1, 2024. Over the past two years, Congress has held numerous hearings that have documented a brewing financial crisis caused by falling commodity prices, high input costs, and tightening farm credit. Members have heard from farmers and ranchers across the country about the need for a…
DetailsRecorded on September 18, 2024 *New Podcast Episode* “I don’t want to be discouraging this morning, but it’s important to provide a glimpse of today’s economic picture for agriculture. Unless conditions change, we are facing a perfect storm, though I don’t think it will be fully understood until next year when farmers are unable to…
DetailsFarmers and ranchers from across the U.S. left their fields at a pivotal time earlier this month with a united cause and rallying cry – we need a Farm Bill NOW! In advance of the fly-in, more than 300 farm and ranch groups sent a letter to the Majority and Minority leaders in the House…
DetailsThis content was originally posted via National Corn Growers Association. Citing worsening economic conditions impacting the nation’s farmers, over 300 national and state groups, including the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) and its affiliated corn state grower associations, sent a letter to congressional leaders today calling on them to pass the farm bill before year’s…
DetailsThe 2018 Farm Bill, signed into law in December of 2018, expired on September 30, 2023. An extension at the tail end of last year shifted that expiration date to September 30, 2024. The current situation in farm country looks vastly different than it did in 2018, and the conditions for a farm financial crisis…
Details*NEW PODCAST EPISODE* It’s no secret that America’s farm and ranch families are facing a myriad of challenges, and with no end in sight for Farm Bill negotiations, many have begun to wonder, where do we go from here? In our latest Groundwork podcast, we reflect on lessons learned from past Farm Bills and take…
DetailsFrom plunging crop prices to rising interest rates and high input costs – not to mention natural disasters – America’s farmers and ranchers are facing a myriad of challenges. New challenges warrant the need for stronger protections, but producers only have an outdated farm safety net to rely on under the current Farm Bill as…
DetailsThe following opinion piece originally ran on Agri-Pulse on July 11, 2024. Plummeting crop prices. High input costs. Rising interest rates. Tightening credit. Severe and chronic natural disasters. Record U.S. agricultural trade deficits. A global economic downturn. A record fall in net farm income. An outdated farm safety net. At long last, something’s got to give.…
DetailsHouse Agriculture Committee Chairman, Congressman G.T. Thompson (R-PA) on May 17 unveiled the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024. In advance of the full House Agriculture Committee marking up the legislation on Thursday, May 23, we thought we’d highlight what key agriculture groups – the long-standing credible associations representing the farm and ranch…
DetailsThe long-awaited 2024 Farm Bill is picking up steam as both the House and Senate Agriculture Committees press forward, releasing key documents and proposals. In fact, the House Agriculture Committee has scheduled a full Committee mark-up for May 23. The last Farm Bill was negotiated, passed, and signed into law in 2018. More than half…
Details*NEW PODCAST EPISODE* “Farm and food security is national security, and good farm policy isn’t written by D.C. bureaucrats for D.C. bureaucrats; it’s written by farmers in rural America for farmers in rural America.” This powerful statement came from Congressman Brad Finstad (R-MN) during a House Agriculture Committee Hearing on February 14 – laying bare the…
DetailsMost of us take our abundant supply of food for granted. When you cook a delicious meal at home, you know that you likely only need to make a quick trip to the supermarket for the ingredients – meaning, you don’t have to grow it all by yourself. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack, put…
DetailsThis holiday season, America’s farmers and ranchers are at the top of our nice list for growing and raising the crops and livestock that keep us all fed. The family farmers who grow sugarbeets and sugarcane – and the workers who transform these plants into the sugar in our holiday desserts – are an essential…
DetailsIf it’s a Farm Bill year, you know that farm policy critics are going to come out swinging with the same old attacks on family farmers and ranchers. None of the material is new. The only difference is the attacks seem to be less tethered to the truth. Biting the hand that feeds them? Yes.…
DetailsLast summer, corn had a golden moment when seven-year-old Tariq was interviewed about his love for corn in a video that permeated pop culture. That same year, nearly 90 million acres of corn were planted across the United States, providing a valuable food source and driving economic growth in rural communities. We recently called up Richard Syverson, a fourth-generation…
DetailsAmerican farm families feed, fuel, and clothe America. A new survey from the American Sugar Alliance shows that American voters recognize the importance of agriculture and want Congress to prioritize American farmers in the next Farm Bill, provide them with a strong and reliable safety net, and protect them from foreign entities that could displace…
DetailsDid you know the average age of an American farmer is almost 58 years old? It’s a startling statistic, considering the vital role of farmers in our daily lives. With a growing global population and a dwindling number of farmers and ranchers, it’s critical that farm policies support the next generation of producers. Thankfully, the National…
DetailsWith the recent debt ceiling deal avoiding a default on the U.S. debt, all eyes are now on the 2023 Farm Bill. Fighting for a strong farm safety net is more critical than ever before to maintain food security for all Americans. Producers have already made it clear to Congress that additional funding and support…
DetailsThe Washington Post Editorial Board recently published an opinion piece arguing that Congress should cut the farm safety net that helps farmers and ranchers navigate disaster and keeps us all fed. Drawing upon discredited anti-farmer reports, they laid out just how disastrous farm policy has been for America: ✅ Supports a “fantastically productive agricultural sector” ✅ Provides a safe, abundant, and affordable supply…
DetailsAmerica’s farmers and ranchers provide us with the world’s most abundant and most affordable food supply. America’s food independence is an invaluable strategic asset and one that we absolutely cannot take for granted. It’s critical to our national security. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently put it into simple terms. Voters agree. A survey conducted by…
DetailsIt’s budget season on Capitol Hill, and when it comes to the federal budget, there is no better investment than farm policy. That’s because only a fraction of a percent of federal spending is directed towards the farm safety net. Yet, that small budget supports family farmers, protects our national food security, and drives economic…
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