The H-2A Temporary Agricultural Workers program – commonly known as H-2A – is the leading source of temporary and seasonal farmworkers in the U.S. H-2A workers, who come from many countries but mostly ...

Smith: Since 2022, the U.S. poultry industry has been battling a particularly persistent strain of H5N1, or avian influenza, ...

With more than 100 million birds affected – and since March 2024, dairy cattle, too – the current outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been giving farmers and consumers headaches ...

Cover cropping involves growing various plant varieties between cash crop rotations to ensure continuous soil coverage. This practice improves soil water infiltration, builds soil organic matter, ...

The American Farm Bureau Federation is excited to offer special programming for youth active in 4-H, FFA and Junior MANRRS at the American Farm Bureau Convention, Jan. 24-29, 2025, in San Antonio, ...

It’s estimated that one in every six farms has a farmer who is currently serving or has served in the military.

Smith: Retired Army Colonel Joe Ricker of Indiana is the first winner of the American Farm Bureau’s Veteran Farmer of ...