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All Americans have an interest in a regulatory process that is transparent and fact-based, respects the will of Congress, and observes the separation of powers in the Constitution. read more
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Farmers and ranchers welcome the clarity and commonsense the new Clean Water Rule provides. read more
Preserving natural surroundings for America’s wildlife has long been a priority for America’s farmers and ranchers. read more
Farmers and ranchers are reducing their environmental footprint through modern agricultural techniques that produce food more efficiently. With some scientists predicting greater occurrences of extreme weather, Farm Bureau believes that there are tools and solutions that will make obstacles and variability in weather less challenging without hindering our productivity or harming the U.S. economy. read more
Biotechnology is an important tool for better sustainability and food security. It helps farmers grow more food while improving the environment. For example, biotechnology reduces the use of costly inputs and improves weed management, allowing farmers to reduce tillage for better soil, water and air quality. read more
Farmers play an integral role in addressing some of society’s greatest challenges from preventing hunger to improving health and sustainability, and new technology and innovation helps us fulfill that mission. Gene editing is an important tool that can unlock tremendous benefits for consumers and the environment, and help farmers grow healthier, more sustainable food, fiber and fuel. read more
The 2018 Farm Bill is a complete package, and one that will serve all Americans. Learn how the Farm Bill matters. read more
The U.S. dairy industry is changing rapidly, from consolidation among farmers, cooperatives and processors, to shifts in consumer preferences to a broader reach in global markets. If dairy policy is to evolve and keep pace with these changes, dairy farmers need to be involved. read more
Securing a reliable and competent workforce for our nation’s farms and ranches is essential to agriculture and the U.S. economy. Yet every year, U.S. agriculture faces a critical shortage of workers, making our farms and ranches less competitive with foreign farmers and less reliable for the American consumer. read more
American farmers’ and ranchers’ ability to meet domestic demands and compete globally depends on a robust and reliable infrastructure. read more
America’s farmers and ranchers need viable rural communities to supply the services needed to support their families and agricultural operations. read more
Farm Bureau supports replacing the current federal income tax with a fair and equitable tax system that encourages success, savings, investment and entrepreneurship. We believe that the new code should be simple, transparent, revenue-neutral and fair to farmers and ranchers. read more
America values these family-owned farms and ranches because of the food, fiber, and fuel they produce, the contribution that agriculture makes to job creation and the economy, and the open space that farming and ranching protects. Yet, our nation's estate tax policy can be in direct conflict with the desire to preserve and protect our nation's family-owned farms and ranches. read more
Long-term capital gains are taxed at a lower rate to encourage investment in farms and businesses that grow our economy, create jobs and in recognition that these investments involve risk. read more
In the recent past, tight oil and natural gas supplies drove U.S. farm inputs and energy prices to all-time highs, substantially increasing farm production costs. In the near term, stopping exploration for and use of fossil fuels cannot be done without severely disrupting our economy and threatening Americans’ standard of living. read more
American consumers deserve to have confidence that their food is safe and that the best science is used to ensure that they have access to the most wholesome products. read more
Wild horses and burros are to be managed according to the Wild and Free-Roaming Horse & Burro Act of 1971, which not only specifies where wild horses and burros can occupy public lands but that they shall be managed in a manner that produces a thriving natural ecological balance. read more
Insect pollination is critical to agriculture, and honey bees alone contribute more than an estimated $15 billion to the agricultural economy. Beekeepers, federal and state regulators, farmers and ranchers, and academic researchers are all engaged in the effort to identify the causes of honey bee decline and to find a solution. read more
