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The American Farm Bureau hosted multiple days of virtual programming this week focused on the future of agriculture and the most pressing issues for farmers, ranchers and consumers for the 2021 American Farm Bureau Virtual Convention. Attendees had the opportunity to hear from industry leaders, farmers and policy experts at both live featured workshops and on-demand sessions. Members from around the country also met virtually to set policy for the coming year. “2020 has been a year of challenges and high expectations for our farmers — expectations that we will continue to grow the food, f...

Commodity prices are on the rise due to tightening global supplies and large purchases by China, the first country to rebound economically from the pandemic.

American Farm Bureau Virtual Convention Kicks Off Tuesday Jan 12th, 2021 The American Farm Bureau’s Virtual Convention kicked off Sunday, January 10 with an opening address by AFBF President Zippy Duvall from his farm in Georgia. “When we started planning this year’s convention in February, we chose the theme: Stronger Together,” Duvall said. “Little did we know how appropriate it would be. The past year has shown us just how true that theme is. “Clearly, 2020 was a year of challenges,” Duvall continued. “Farmers and ranchers faced high expectations to keep America ...

During the American Farm Bureau Federation's virtual annual meeting on Jan. 11, Land O’ Lakes President and CEO Beth Ford joined AFBF President Zippy Duvall. AFBF President Zippy Duvall and Land O’Lakes Beth Ford share discussion on pandemic lessons, broadband and next administration. Land O’ Lakes President and CEO Beth Ford joined American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall Monday to discuss hot topics and issues facing agriculture in the Farm Bureau’s virtual annual meeting. “As we step into 2021, we know we are in for some bumpy times as we come out of this pan...

“Immigration reform is absolutely critical,” agrees Beth Ford, chief executive of Land O’Lakes.