Farm Bureau Welcomes USDA’s Streamlined Efforts

American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on USDA’s new “One Farmer, One File” initiative, which promises to streamline efforts to make its services more efficient for farmers and ranchers across the country.

“Farmers and ranchers rely on USDA for up-to-date resources to keep our businesses running and our food supply secure. Today’s announcement is welcome news to ensure farmers quickly receive the information and resources they need...

Agricultural Groups Sound Alarm about Farmers’ Future

Agriculture groups sound an alarm about the economic crisis in rural America in a letter sent today to Congress. 56 organizations representing a cross-section of agriculture signed the letter, sending a strong message to Congress.

The letter describes an existential threat looming over many farms, stating, “America’s farmers, ranchers, and growers are facing extreme economic pressures that threaten the long-term viability of the U.S. agriculture sector. An alarming number of farmers are financially underwater, farm bankruptcies continue to climb, and many farmers may have difficulty securing financing to grow their next crop.”

Farm losses are the result of a multitude of challenges...

ANALYSIS: Turkey Supply Constraints Drive Market Fundamentals

As the industry enters the final stretch of the year, market participants are watching production metrics closely to assess how 2025 ultimately unfolded. Year-to-date (YTD) data continues to affirm a structurally constrained supply environment, defined by persistent headcount erosion only partially offset by elevated live weights. These dynamics remain central to the challenges confronting both buyers and sellers, with implications that increasingly appear poised to carry into the new year.

Cumulative turkey headcount has fallen 11.3% from 2020 levels and 2.4% from a year ago, with 2025 totals landing at 170.2 million, a new historical low. The accelerating year-over-year (YOY) decline...