American Farm Bureau Federation - The Voice of Agriculture
WEB1 day ago — Meet Skippy, Farm Bureau’s 2024 Farm Dog of the Year. American Farm Bureau Federation is the unified national voice of agriculture, working through our grassroots organizations to enhance and strengthen the lives of rural Americans and to build strong, prosperous agricultural communities.
2022’s Top Ag Issues and A Look Ahead
WEBJan 4, 2023 — The high cost of fuel severely impacted farmers and ranchers, especially as they navigated the fall harvest season. The cost of fertilizer increased by more than 60% from 2021 to 2022. Thankfully, at our urging, the U.S. International Trade Commission rejected proposed tariffs on imports of a key fertilizer ingredient.
Capital Gains Taxes - American Farm Bureau Federation
WEBAug 15, 2024 — Capital gains taxes are due when farm or ranch land, buildings, breeding livestock and timber are sold. The tax is owed on the amount that the property increased in value since it was purchased. The current top capital gains tax is 20 percent. Farmers and ranchers often pay the top rate (which is assessed on high income taxpayers) because their ...
Analyzing Farm Inputs: The Cost to Farm Keeps Rising
WEBMar 17, 2022 — Production costs are rising faster than commodity prices, making it harder to just break even. Like any other business, farmers and ranchers are constantly evolving their budgets.
Rural Infrastructure | American Farm Bureau Federation
WEBThe Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework, which AFBF supported, invests $110 billion in U.S. roads and bridges, $17.3 billion for ports and inland waterways and $65 billion for broadband with a goal to “deliver reliable, affordable, high-speed internet to every household.”.
What We Do - American Farm Bureau Federation
WEBThe American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture strives to build awareness, understanding and a positive perception of agriculture through education. The Foundation offers a variety of fun and engaging standards-based programs and activities at all grade levels for educators, volunteers and families. The American Farm Bureau Federation ...
Get Involved | American Farm Bureau Federation
WEBFarm Bureau continues to evolve to serve the needs of members and their families on and off the farm or ranch. The Farm Bureau legacy includes leadership within local communities, advocacy on rural issues, public service and outreach, agriculture literacy and sustainability initiatives that respect farmers’ and ranchers’ stewardship efforts.
Why is Precision Agriculture Important? | Focus on Ag | American …
WEBSep 13, 2023 — Beginnings. The term “precision agriculture” means managing, tracking or enhancing crop or livestock production inputs, including seed, feed, fertilizer, chemicals, water and time, at a heightened level of accuracy to improve efficiencies and commodity quality and yield, while positively impacting environmental stewardship.
Farm Family Mental Health and Wellbeing Services Revolutionized
WEBJan 21, 2024 — Press Contact. Mike Tomko Director, Communications (202) 406-3642 [email protected]. Bailey Corwine Media Relations Specialist (202) 406-3643 [email protected]
15 Fantastic Food and Farm Facts - American Farm Bureau …
WEBAug 15, 2017 — Fifteen fantastic facts about agriculture to whet your appetite for the Food and Farm Facts book are below. Ninety-nine percent of all U.S. farms are owned by individuals, family partnerships or family corporations. Farmers will have to grow 70 percent more food than what is currently produced to feed the world’s growing population by 2050.
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