WASHINGTON, D.C., May 16, 2012 – American Farm Bureau Federation President Bob Stallman at a hearing today on Capitol Hill reemphasized his organizations’ support of a single commodity option and a strong crop insurance program in the 2012 farm bill. Speaking before the House Agriculture Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management, Stallman said he was confident AFB... READ MORE

WASHINGTON, D.C., May 16, 2012 – To encourage sun safety awareness and remind everyone to protect their skin while outdoors, the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention has declared May 25 – the Friday before Memorial Day – as “Don’t Fry Day.”... READ MORE

WASHINGTON, D.C., May 15, 2012 – “The American Farm Bureau Federation congratulates Agriculture Secretary Vilsack and USDA on the department’s 150th anniversary. President Abraham Lincoln is known for many achievements during his lifetime, but a little known triumph of his – that affects all Americans – was the establishment of the United States Department of Agric... READ MORE

WASHINGTON, D.C., May 10, 2012 – There are going to be more soybeans grown across the United States this year, but that increase will be dwarfed by the amount of soybeans that will be used and exported. The scenario will mean U.S. soybean supplies will fall to a mere 16 days of inventory, according to American Farm Bureau Federation analysts.... READ MORE

WASHINGTON, D.C., May 9, 2012 – The American Farm Bureau Federation Tuesday, along with 14 state Farm Bureau organizations and 16 other national and regional agricultural organizations, filed a motion seeking to intervene in Gulf Restoration Network, et al. v. Jackson, et al., a lawsuit seeking to force the Environmental Protection Agency to establish federal numeric nutrient wat... READ MORE

This week marks the 150th anniversary for the U.S. Department of Agriculture. American Farm Bureau Deputy Executive Director of Public Policy and former USDA senior staff member Dale Moore talks about how the department affects the lives of all Americans. AFBF’s Johnna Miller has the story. ... LISTEN

A new lawsuit calls for the Environmental Protection Agency to take charge of water quality in the Mississippi River Basin. American Farm Bureau Legal Counsel Danielle Quist explains why that’s a bad idea. AFBF’s Johnna Miller files this report.... LISTEN

Insurance. Most of us hate paying for it now, but we’re sure glad we have it when we need it. American Farm Bureau Public Policy Specialist Dale Moore explains how a new bio-defense facility is like an insurance policy against diseases that could wreak havoc on public health and the economy. AFBF’s Johnna Miller has the story. ... LISTEN

One hundred fifty years ago this week, as the Civil War raged and the fate of our union was in doubt, President Lincoln established what he called the “People’s Department.” ... READ MORE

Farm Bureau’s brand of advocacy has been a key part of my entire adult life. I first got involved with the organization when I was relatively young and was having problems with the state of Texas over water rights on my farm. I traveled to a committee hearing in Austin – the first time I’d been to a hearing and the first time I’d been to the state capitol – and met Farm Bureau representatives testifying on behalf of landowners’ water rights. I realized then and there that they were advocating for me and my rights. ... READ MORE

This is the month that we celebrate Mother’s Day. Going beyond the holiday’s commercial aspects, it may be one of the few days during the year when moms are able to bask in the full attention of their offspring, at least for a few hours. Farm and ranch moms will often take advantage of this to emphasize life lessons like the ones below. ... READ MORE