America’s farmers and ranchers are in crisis. 

Falling crop prices, skyrocketing input costs and trade uncertainty have pushed many farmers to the brink, threatening our food security and the future of U.S. agriculture. 

Why it matters: Across the country, farms are disappearing as families close the gates on land tended by generations before them. More than half of U.S. farms now lose money each year. Every farm lost means fewer jobs, weaker rural economies and greater dependence on foreign supply chains. 

What’s happening: The American Farm Bureau Federation has urged President Trump and Congress to take immediate steps to stabilize and strengthen the farm economy. The American Farm Bureau Federation is calling for bridge payments before the end of 2025 to help farmers weather this economic storm while long-term reforms take shape. 

AFBF is calling for swift action to: 

Authorize bridge payments to provide short-term relief. 

Enforce fair trade agreements and restore reliable market access. 

Reconsider beef imports that could threaten America’s food independence. 

Support biofuels with year-round sales of E15 and other renewable fuels. 

Restore whole milk in schools to strengthen U.S. dairy demand. 

Protect interstate commerce from conflicting state regulations. 

Investigate agricultural input pricing to ensure transparency and fairness. 

Prioritize American-grown fruits and vegetables in federal purchasing programs. 

The bottom line: Farm families can’t wait. Without meaningful action, more farms will be lost, and with them, America’s food independence. 

Act now: Urge President Trump and Congress to act before the end of 2025 to provide immediate relief and work toward long-term stability for America’s farmers and ranchers.