American Farm Bureau Looks Ahead to 2026 | Policy Progress and Priorities for U.S. Agriculture @FarmMonitor

Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

As American agriculture prepares for the year ahead, the American Farm Bureau Federation is already setting its sights on 2026 with a full policy agenda expected to take shape at its upcoming annual convention.

While 2025 brought significant challenges for farmers and ranchers nationwide, Farm Bureau leaders say the year also delivered meaningful progress on several key issues impacting agriculture.

Farm Bureau leaders emphasize that grassroots engagement and telling agriculture’s story remain critical as policy discussions move forward.

Featuring comments from Joby Young, this story highlights why Farm Bureau is optimistic about continued progress for U.S. agriculture in 2026.

American Farm Bureau Looks Ahead to 2026 | Policy Progress and Priorities for U.S. Agriculture

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