John Newton, Ph.D.
Vice President of Public Policy and Economic Analysis
jnewton@fb.orgDr. John Newton is vice president of public policy and economic analysis at the American Farm Bureau Federation, where he leads the organization’s government relations, advocacy, and economics teams. His work focuses on advancing AFBF’s policy priorities and economic analysis efforts.
Before joining AFBF, Dr. Newton served as chief economist for the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry and led Terrain, a research group supporting Farm Credit Associations. His career also includes roles with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the University of Illinois.
A Kentucky native, he holds two master’s degrees and a Ph.D. from The Ohio State University, which recognized him with its Distinguished Alumni Award in 2021.
Regenerative Agriculture Is Firmly Rooted Across America
Jul 14, 2026
READ MORE 
Farm Economy Policy Solutions Within Reach
Jun 3, 2026
READ MORE
Prospective Plantings Report Provides First Look at Acreage Intentions
Mar 31, 2026
READ MORE
Updated Farm Bill Math Confirms Challenging Farm Economy
Feb 2, 2026
READ MORE
Farmers Urgently Need Economic Assistance
Nov 24, 2025
READ MORE
China Phase ‘Two’: What We Know Right Now
Nov 3, 2025
READ MORE
Elimination of Stepped-up Basis Poses Hazards to Family Farms
Apr 7, 2021
READ MORE
Dairy Margin Coverage: What If?
Mar 30, 2021
READ MORE
What’s in the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 for Agriculture?
Mar 8, 2021
READ MORE
Crop Insurance Guarantees Soar
Mar 1, 2021
READ MORE
Top Issues
VIEW ALL
