Issues in Focus

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Foreign Land Ownership

Learn about the extent of foreign ownership of U.S. agricultural land and related policy proposals.

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Bills to Watch

Learn about choice marker bills that align with FBLE recommendations for the 2024 farm bill.

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Reference Prices

Learn about reference prices, a key topic of interest for the 2024 farm bill.

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Agroforestry in U.S. Agriculture

Learn about agroforestry, its numerous benefits, and ways USDA is supporting its growth.

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Conservation Compliance

Learn about the conservation compliance requirements for farm programs, and their shortcomings.

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Conservation Technical Assistance

Learn about support USDA provides farmers implementing conservation plans on their land.

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Conservation Reserve Program

Learn about the Conservation Reserve Program and ways to increase its positive impacts.

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Food is Medicine

Learn about opportunities to support Food is Medicine interventions through farm bill programs.

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County Committees

Learn about Farm Service Agency county committees and  their role in the future.

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Farm Credit System

Learn about the Farm Credit System, the main lender of agricultural credit in the United States.

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Farm Bill Reauthorization

Learn about the farm bill’s reauthorization timeline and consequences of delay.

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