Food Fix Needs to be Thoughtful, Comprehensive

The American Farm Bureau Federation said there is no short-term fix for the complex global food situation. read more »

Food Price Rise Result of Complex Issues

AFBF President Bob Stallman: Ethanol is “not the culprit that American consumers are being led to believe.”
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Farmers Need Extra Protection from Summer Sun

Several studies over the years have indicated a higher incidence of skin cancer fatalities for farmers. read more »

Farm and Ranch Women Sharpen Leadership Skills

Nearly 700 farm and ranch women involved in all types of agriculture attended the Farm Bureau National Women’s Leadership Conference this week.
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Statement Regarding Texas Governor’s Request for Renewable Fuel Waiver

State Roundup

Do high crop prices mean environmental damage?
-Michigan Farm Bureau

Severe flooding in Arkansas
-Arkansas Farm Bureau

Montana young farmers and ranchers optimistic about agriculture
-Montana Farm Bureau

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Farmers Get Wholesale in a Retail World
There have been a lot of media coverage and opinion editorials in the past several months placing blame on various factors purportedly causing food prices to increase. Some of these news reports even go so far as to point the finger at farmers and ranchers for supposedly reaping the benefits of higher retail prices for food products. continue »