The U.S. Department of Agriculture has now sharply lowered its 2025 farm income outlook by $25 billion, reinforcing that this downturn is deeper and more persistent than many anticipated.

There is no doubt artificial intelligence has the potential to help agriculture tackle some big challenges. But like any new technology it also comes with risks we shouldn’t ignore.

Ultimately, federal taxpayer-funded payments are not a match for the tough reality of lost demand or damaged markets.

Shamrocks, tied forever to St. Patrick, symbolize growth and renewal — things farmers understand better than anyone.

While the One Big Beautiful Bill Act made an important investment in strengthening the farm safety net, it did not replace the need for a new, modernized farm bill.

From progress on the farm bill to new trade agreements and growing momentum for year-round E15, there’s been meaningful movement that shows agriculture’s priorities are being heard.

The latest federal farm income forecast reinforces the difficult reality for U.S. agriculture.

One of the things I’m most proud of at Farm Bureau is that we don’t sit back and wait for leadership to happen — we invest in it.

March is when most people’s thoughts turn to spring and most farmers start looking forward to another productive year of growing food, feed and fiber.