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.
Harvest Price Option Triggers for Soybeans, Corn and Cotton
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Reviewing 2020 CRP Enrollment
Oct 22, 2020
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Estate Taxes Are A Threat to Family Farms
Oct 19, 2020
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Reviewing State-Level Farm Economic Conditions
Oct 14, 2020
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Impact of the Farm Bill Change to the Class I Milk Price on Dairy Farm Income
Oct 5, 2020
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Breaking Down CFAP 2.0
Sep 18, 2020
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Estimating Price Loss Coverage Benefits
Sep 17, 2020
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Farm Bill Programs At Risk Without Immediate CCC Replenishment
Sep 15, 2020
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Farm Cash Receipts Forecasted to Hit a Decade-Low in 2020
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