Politics In Washington, agricultural policymakers circulate among Farm Bureau, USDA and industry Dozens of USDA leaders had Farm Bureau connections before joining the agency.
Politics The American Farm Bureau Federation claims it’s the ‘Voice of Agriculture.’ These groups beg to differ With millions of members, the American Farm Bureau Federation says it represents "divergent opinions." But the farmers outside its circle believes it leans "heavily towards corporate interests."
Despite limited interest in drilling on federal land, US Forest Service ‘streamlines’ oil and gas leasing rules