Faith Parum, Ph.D.
Economist
fparum@fb.orgDr. Faith Parum joined the American Farm Bureau Federation in 2025 as an economist. Her work focuses on farm policy, trade and row crop markets, with additional expertise in market outlook and analysis, crop insurance, fertilizer, biotechnology, renewable fuels and precision agriculture.
Before joining AFBF, Dr. Parum served as an economist in the Office of Trade at U.S. Customs and Border Protection, where she conducted regulatory and trade policy analysis.
A Texas native, she holds a bachelor’s degree and a doctorate in agricultural economics from Texas A&M University.
Areas of Expertise:
Row Crop Markets, Market Outlook and Analysis, Farm Bill and Federal Crop Insurance, Commodity Futures and Options, Biotechnology, Farm Bill Programs, International Trade, Global Development, Food Aid, Renewable Fuels, Precision Agriculture, Ag Data
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Optimizing Dairy Diets with High Oleic Soybeans
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Fourth of July Cookout Costs Reflect Inflation
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Production Costs Expected to Reach New Highs in 2027
Jun 18, 2026
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U.S.-China Trade Talks Signal New Agricultural Commitments
May 28, 2026
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Reviewing U.S. Agricultural Trade With China
May 14, 2026
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EPA Sets Record Renewable Fuel Volumes for 2026-2027
May 5, 2026
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Tracking Farmer Bridge Assistance Program Payments
Apr 22, 2026
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Farm Bureau Survey Reveals Real Impact of Fertilizer Availability and Price
Apr 14, 2026
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Prospective Plantings Report Provides First Look at Acreage Intentions
Mar 31, 2026
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