American Farm Bureau Federation - The Voice of Agriculture
WEBSep 5, 2024 · Farm Bill: Farmers are in need; Congress needs to act now! COMMUNICATION: Support AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act! The American Farm Bureau Federation is the Voice of Agriculture®. We are farm and ranch families working together to build a sustainable future of safe and abundant food, fiber and …
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.
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 ...
Fast Facts About Agriculture & Food - American Farm Bureau …
WEBFarming accounts for about 1% of the U.S. gross domestic product. In 2023, $174.9 billion worth of American agricultural products were exported around the world. About 6% of U.S. farms market foods locally through direct-to-consumer sales. The pounds of feed (grain, forage, etc.) a dairy cow needs to eat to produce 100 pounds of milk has ...
15 Fantastic Food and Farm Facts - American Farm Bureau …
WEBFifteen 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.
Events - American Farm Bureau Federation
WEBMarch 7-10 2025 – Denver, CO. The Farm Bureau FUSION Conference brings together over 1,000 volunteer leaders from the three Farm Bureau program areas--Promotion & Education, Women’s Leadership and Young Farmers & Ranchers--to learn, share and grow together to build a stronger Farm Bureau. 2021 FUSION ConferencePhoto Credit: AFBF.
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 ...
News | Section Home | American Farm Bureau Federation
WEBNews. A comprehensive news feed that includes news releases, mentions in the press, a bi-weekly audio podcast, and Farm Bureau® News. Stay informed about the latest developments and current events related to agriculture and our organization's activities.
Foreign Investment in U.S. Ag Land – The Latest Numbers
WEBNov 2, 2023 · As noted in the latest AFIDA report, states showing the highest increases in foreign-investor-held agricultural acres between 2020 and 2021 were Texas, with an increase of nearly 549,000 acres; Arkansas with an increase of nearly 250,000 acres; and North Carolina, with an increase of nearly 247,000 acres.Forty-three percent of the overall increase in acreage between 2020 and 2021 is attributed ...
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.