A sound, thriving agriculture economy benefits all Americans: from the boots-in-the-dirt producers to the urban consumer. A budget-responsible farm bill is a key component in the toolbox that ensures farmers and ranchers can address the risks that threaten their ability to produce the food, feed, fiber and increasingly, the fuel that feeds the nation and many around the world. It also provides substantial benefits through nutrition assistance to our fellow citizens whose personal income has been severely impacted by the turmoil in our national economy. Farm Bureau believes farm and food policies are a wise investment in our nation’s health, and the future of American-grown food, fuel, fiber and feed.

As the Senate and House Agriculture Committees write the new farm bill, Farm Bureau will be working in earnest to shape the risk management, marketing and conservations programs to meet farmers and ranchers needs. And we will do so in a manner that helps all of us get our federal budget process back on track.

Multi-legged Stool Best Approach for Farm Bill May 16, 2012 - Farm Bureau Newsroom American Farm Bureau Federation President Bob Stallman at a hearing today on Capitol Hill re-emphasized the organization’s support of a single commodity option and a strong crop insurance program in the 2012 farm bill. Speaking before the House Agriculture Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management, Stallman said he was confident AFBF’s approach could easily provide a safety net that meets regional and commodity differences, while also staying within the budget.

• Anti-Spending Groups Press House to Cut Farm Programs May 10, 2012 - CQ Roll Call
• Senate Agriculture Committee Passes 2012 Farm Bill Apr 30, 2012 - Farm Bureau Newsroom
• Statement by Bob Stallman, President, American Farm Bureau Federation, Regarding Senate Agriculture Committee Passage of 2012 Farm Bill Apr 26, 2012 - Farm Bureau Newsroom