Advocacy

Our Advocacy Mission

Kansas Farm Bureau is and will remain the Voice of Agriculture to the legislature, Congress and the general public. We will educate when needed, protect when challenged and fight for our members to strengthen the lives of rural Americans and to build strong, prosperous agricultural communities.

Farm Bureau Policy

Issue Surfacing

Members can use the online issue surfacing form to submit recommendations for changes to Farm Bureau policy.
Policy recommendations received through the online form will be presented to the KFB Resolutions Committee for consideration in the policy development process.

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Federal Advocacy Issues

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Top Story

Pinpointing Policy: Are you ready for more base acres?

9/5/2025

The new One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) could add up to 30 million base acres nationwide, with Kansas farmers potentially gaining nearly 2 million. Because base acres drive payments under Title 1 programs like ARC and PLC, the update could reshape farm safety nets for operations that have long been underrepresented. While details of the rollout remain uncertain until 2026, producers are encouraged to prepare now, as this may be one of the most significant opportunities in decades to adjust base acres and strengthen support for Kansas agriculture.

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Pinpointing Policy: New WOTUS Definition – Here to Stay?

While the effectiveness of the CWA is debated, a fundamental question continues to be passed from court to court and administration to administration: What exactly are the waters of the United States (WOTUS)?

Inside the Markets with Mark Nelson: Pricing in a Downtrending Corn Market

7/10/2025

With strong yield prospects and the best corn crop condition ratings in years, grain prices have been trending lower. Mark Nelson, Kansas Farm Bureau’s director of commodities, breaks down what that means for your marketing strategy. From futures trends to pre- and postharvest tools, he offers practical guidance to help producers protect profits and prepare for potential price rallies. Read the full analysis to chart your next move.

USDA Reports Trip 2025

5/5/2025

Have you ever wondered how USDA arrives at its monthly crop production, supply and use numbers? Have you or someone you know ever questioned their accuracy? Then you should participate in Kansas Farm Bureau's USDA Reports Trip, Aug. 9-12.

Postharvest wheat pricing decisions

4/21/2025

Despite forecasted drought, Kansas wheat conditions are currently strong, with 51 percent rated good or excellent — better than last year and the five-year average. While futures prices remain near contract lows, historical trends suggest prices often improve in May and June, making it a good time to begin postharvest marketing plans.

Grain Sorghum and Corn Basis Trends in 2025

4/3/2025

So far in 2025, feedgrain basis is running weaker than average, with grain sorghum basis significantly weaker. This trend reduces the value of stored grain and could impact the effectiveness of futures-based marketing, forward contracts and crop insurance price coverage. New crop basis projections suggest continued weakness, particularly for grain sorghum in central Kansas, largely due to export demand uncertainty. If exports remain low, especially to China, grain sorghum basis could stay well below the five-year average, affecting producer revenues and risk management strategies.