Economic pain reaches America’s farm belt
The American farm belt is sliding through a painful recession, and seventh-generation Illinois farmer John Yeley is no longer sure he wants his children to inherit the land his fam...
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The American farm belt is sliding through a painful recession, and seventh-generation Illinois farmer John Yeley is no longer sure he wants his children to inherit the land his fam...
An ag economist says managing risk starts with understanding farm financials. David Widmar with Agricultural Economic Insights says having a strong risk management plan can help pr...
Farmers who grow soybeans, corn, cotton and other crops are facing another year of losses as soaring fuel and fertilizer costs offset higher revenues.
Most U.S. farmers will lose money this year. Landowners and investors are increasingly trying to make money from their land, not what can be grown from it.
California is America's largest agricultural economy, but the Midwest as a region produces nearly half of U.S. agricultural production value.
More farmers are opting to repair old tractors, combines and other machinery instead of buying new upgrades. A tough farm economy and historically-high equipment prices are at leas...
At dusk in rural America, you can tell a lot by whether the barn lights are still on. That light means a farmer is still doing the work. It means a family is still on the land. Acr...
The organic grain mentorship coordinator with The Land Connection says the struggling economy is taking its toll on many specialty growers. Katie Bishop says it’s important that pr...
Conservative Jackson County is beset by a downturn in the ag economy. Midterm elections will test whether President Trump’s policies are worth the economic pain for some of his str...
With the farm economy under pressure, CASE IH says helping farmers manage costs remains a priority. “We know that the ag economy right now has been complicated for many months.” Ku...
An ag economist says more farmers are using artificial intelligence to support business decisions. Michael Langemeier with Purdue’s Center for Commercial Agriculture says more than...
A senior economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City says agricultural credit conditions continue to tighten for many row crop producers. Ty Kreitman says many producers...
An ag economist says ongoing financial uncertainty led to a decline in farmer sentiment in the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. Joana Colussi is with Purdue...
Veteran agriculture leaders concerned about the future of the nation and its food producers have launched Restore American Agriculture, a new effort formed to press Congress and th...
A group of Ohio farmers say record-high diesel prices could threaten the financial viability of their operations. “It’s really looking bad for our budgets.” West central Ohio farme...
John Yeley has spent the last 26 years working on his farm, which his family has owned since 1852.
As skyrocketing input costs, volatile markets, and eroding profit margins continue to pinch Midwestern operations, relief couldn't come at a more cruc...
An ag economist says record-high diesel prices could reshape the cost of agricultural transportation. “It takes a lot of diesel to move goods and services throughout the economy,”...
An ag economist says the latest increase in interest rates could put added financial pressure on farmers ahead of harvest. David Widmar with Agricultural Economic Insights says man...
WASHINGTON >> In northeast Missouri, Addie Yoder, a corn, soybean and cattle farmer, runs two combines, three semi-trucks and several tractors from mid-September to late Octo...
Agriculture was the only sector to record a net decline in the number of businesses operating in 2025/26 but also posted the highest business survival rate, contrasting fortunes th...
An ag economist says he’s surprised ongoing market volatility didn’t have an impact on farmer sentiment in this month’s Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. Michael La...
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