*NEW FPF Unscripted* The Senate-passed budget reconciliation package, perhaps better known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” is well on its way through the U.S. Congress and lawmakers are aiming to have it to the President’s desk by July 4. We here at Farm Policy Facts are excited to bring in the big guns –…
*NEW PODCAST EPISODE* Ever wonder how you can stay on top of the most important news in our fast-paced, rapidly changing world? Ever wish you could zoom in on the most important, consequential news of the day without fluff or rhetoric? Well, we here at Farm Policy Facts have got just the man for the…
Every year during National Ag Week, we put a special spotlight on the incredible men and women who keep us fed, fueled, and clothed – our hardworking farm and ranch families across this great nation. To our farmers and ranchers – we thank you, today and every day for your tireless efforts! This year, we…
It’s a new year – and with a new year comes a new Congress, new Administration, new opportunities, and new beginnings. Could a new Farm Bill join that list? America’s farm and ranch families certainly hope so. Farmers and ranchers across the country have been urging Congressional leaders to prioritize and pass a robust new Farm…
The following opinion piece originally ran on Agri-Pulse on December 13, 2024. There is no shortage of adages about the consequences of ignoring a serious problem. They all agree that a serious problem doesn’t just go away but gets worse, and delays in addressing the issue only make the solution all the harder to come…
The Thanksgiving leftovers are put away and holiday decorations are beginning to light front porches and mantles. With only a few weeks left before the new year – and even fewer before the 118th Congress is adjourned – policymakers are tasked with a hefty to-do list. Many lawmakers are already vowing to circle back on…
Imagine for a moment sitting down at the dining table on Thanksgiving only to find empty plates – no turkey, gravy, and stuffing; no pumpkin pie or rolls; no sweet potato or green bean casserole to be had. Thankfully, that’s not the case, because America’s farm and ranch families work with grit and determination every…
When it comes to the federal budget, there is no better investment than smart farm policy. That’s why we’ve been sharing our top 10 reasons why we must pass a Farm Bill this year. Did you know that the 2018 Farm Bill expired on September 30, 2023? Farm and ranch families are facing rising input…
*NEW PODCAST EPISODE* As key provisions of the 2018 Farm Bill are set to expire, financial conditions in farm country are spelling out the dire need for a robust Farm Bill with an enhanced farm safety net to support the families who provide us in the U.S. with the safest, most abundant, and most affordable…
The following opinion piece originally ran on Agri-Pulse on October 1, 2024. Over the past two years, Congress has held numerous hearings that have documented a brewing financial crisis caused by falling commodity prices, high input costs, and tightening farm credit. Members have heard from farmers and ranchers across the country about the need for a…
Recorded on September 18, 2024 *New Podcast Episode* “I don’t want to be discouraging this morning, but it’s important to provide a glimpse of today’s economic picture for agriculture. Unless conditions change, we are facing a perfect storm, though I don’t think it will be fully understood until next year when farmers are unable to…
Farmers and ranchers from across the U.S. left their fields at a pivotal time earlier this month with a united cause and rallying cry – we need a Farm Bill NOW! In advance of the fly-in, more than 300 farm and ranch groups sent a letter to the Majority and Minority leaders in the House…