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From Saying Yes to Building Ladders
29 Sep 2026
figcaption {text-align:left!important; top:0!important;} figcaption p {margin:0!important;} p:empty {margin:0!important; line-height:0!important;} photo credit: Alisen Anderson, Used With PermissionBy Nicole BurbageFor Alisen Anderson, leadership in agriculture is not about being the person at the front of the room. It is about saying yes to opportunities, building relationships, and making sure the people who…
Farm Bureau Analysis Finds Increasing Imports Not Lowering U.S. Beef Prices
29 Sep 2026
figcaption {text-align:left!important; top:0!important;} figcaption p {margin:0!important;} p:empty {margin:0!important; line-height:0!important;} photo credit: AFBF Photo, Dylan DavidsonThe White House plan to import more beef doesn’t appear to be lowering prices a great deal. Chad Smith has the details.Smith: New analysis is signaling that the Trump administration’s plan to lower the tariffs on…
Campaign Highlights Real Stories of Iowa Livestock Farmers
28 Sep 2026
figcaption {text-align:left!important; top:0!important;} figcaption p {margin:0!important;} p:empty {margin:0!important; line-height:0!important;} photo credit: Iowa Farm Bureau, Used With PermissionIowa Farm Bureau’s Real Farmers. Real Food. Real Meat. initiative brings authentic stories of environmental stewardship, animal care and nutritional benefits of meat and dairy products to Iowans.Launched in 2019, the initiative has several…
Diesel Prices Remain High as Farmers Ramp Up Harvest
24 Sep 2026
figcaption {text-align:left!important; top:0!important;} figcaption p {margin:0!important;} p:empty {margin:0!important; line-height:0!important;} photo credit: Arkansas Farm Bureau, used with permission.Diesel prices continue climbing, leaving farmers wondering how long this will continue. Chad Smith looks for the answers.Smith: Crude oil prices have shown signs of easing, but diesel prices are not following suit, putting…
Center for Farm Transitions
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture — The Center for Farm Transitions is staffed by personnel who have knowledge and experience in many aspects of issues faced by a farmer in transition. The Center can assist: beginning farmers; next generation family farmers; retiring farmers; relocating farmers; and farmers wishing to expand, develop new areas of their operation or convert to another type of farm. If your situation is unique, the Center’s staff will research your situation and work with you to develop a plan of action.

















