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  • Low crop prices, policy concerns weigh on farmer sentiment
  • Producer sentiment slips again in May as high input costs persist

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econbrowser.com /1 month ago

US Ag Prospects

From Purdue Univ/CME Ag Economy Barometer today: Farmer sentiment dropped again in May as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer (AEB) Index declined from 121 points...

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brownfieldagnews.com /1 week ago

Low crop prices, policy concerns weigh on farmer sentiment

An ag economist says producers remain concerned about the future of the farm economy, according to the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. Michael Langemeier,...

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beefmagazine.com /1 month ago

Producer sentiment slips again in May as high input costs persist

Only 31% of crop producers expect good times financially over the next five years, versus 68% for livestock producers.

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wwbl.com /1 month ago

Purdue Survey Reveals Record Cost Concerns Among Farmers—And the Outlook Is Getting Worse

Farmers across the United States are growing increasingly concerned about the economic outlook for agriculture as escalating production costs, geopoli...

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brownfieldagnews.com /1 month ago

Increasing financial stress is impacting how producers think about farm growth

An ag economist at Purdue University says increased financial strain is impacting farm growth expectations for crop and livestock producers.  Michael Langemeier says the current st...

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brownfieldagnews.com /2 weeks ago

Falling farm income pressuring crop sector

An ag economist says declining farm income trends continue to raise concerns across the farm economy. Scott Irwin, professor and chair of agricultural marketing at the University o...

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brownfieldagnews.com /1 week ago

Compeer’s Economic Minute – USDA’s Crop Acreage Report

The latest USDA Acreage Report is out, and Ag Economist Megan Roberts explains what it means for farmers. She compares the June report to March planting intentions, discusses marke...

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brownfieldagnews.com /1 month ago

Ag economist says producers concerned land use pressures will impact Midwest farmland values

An ag economist says some producers are concerned continued development will impact the ag land market. Michael Langemeier is the director of Purdue’s Center for Commercial Agricul...

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brownfieldagnews.com /4 weeks ago

Biofuels report highlights growth in demand benefits for ag economy

A new report conducted by S&P Global Energy explores how expanded biofuel production could help lift a struggling farm economy. U.S. Farmers and Ranchers in Action CEO Kevin Bu...

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brownfieldagnews.com /1 month ago

Economist says farm economy recovery unlikely amid record high input costs

An ag economist says the farm economy is not likely to recover anytime soon. David Widmar with Agricultural Economic Insights says higher input costs are adding additional financia...

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wwbl.com /1 month ago

A Growing Farm Economy Crisis? Chapter 12 Bankruptcies Reach Highest Monthly Total Since 2020

The number of U.S. farm bankruptcies surged in April to its highest monthly level in more than six years, a stark signal of mounting financial pressur...

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brownfieldagnews.com /1 month ago

Revised 2026 crop budgets a mixed bag for farmers

A farm management specialist with the University of Illinois says revisions to 2026 crop budgets are mixed news for growers. Dr. Gary Schnitkey says the positive side is projected...

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dat.com /2 weeks ago

Flatbed Report: Farm equipment sales signal headwinds for ag flatbed freight

The farm economy is sending a clear warning signal to flatbed carriers who haul agricultural equipment. U.S. retail sales of The post Flatbed Report: Farm equipment sales signal he...

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wwbl.com /2 weeks ago

Setzer: High Stakes and Deep Tension Hang Over Upcoming USDA Quarterly Crop Report

Angie Setzer, co-founder of Consus Ag Consulting. The ag sector is bracing for a volatile week as the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricu...

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brownfieldagnews.com /1 month ago

Farm bankruptcies hit a six-year high as ag economy continues to weaken

Farm bankruptcies hit a six-year high in April, and an ag attorney says it’s a sign of growing financial stress.  Austin Peiffer with Ag and Business Legal Strategies says the farm...

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beefmagazine.com /1 month ago

This Week in Agribusiness, May 30, 2026

Expert insights on grain markets, tractor technology, and crop forecasts. Plus: Arkansas rice crisis, mental health resources, and Ag PhD Field Day info.

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brownfieldagnews.com /1 month ago

NASS Board Chair: farmer participation key to USDA data accuracy

The board chair for the USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service says farmer participation is critical for its upcoming June Acreage and Quarterly Stocks Reports.  Lance Honi...

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brownfieldagnews.com /2 weeks ago

Lower-than-expected corn stocks lift market sentiment

An ag economist says USDA’s latest quarterly stocks figures are positive for grain prices. Dr. Megan Roberts with Compeer Financial tells Brownfield corn supplies being 14 percent...

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brownfieldagnews.com /1 month ago

Top-tier acres buck trend in mixed Minnesota farmland market

Farmland values are mixed in south-central Minnesota. Compeer Financial certified appraiser Jeremy Fluegge says he uses three benchmark properties to evaluate the market. “One of t...

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brownfieldagnews.com /1 month ago

Farmer evaluates marketing strategy as corn and soybean prices ease

Corn and soybean futures have come down from their recent highs, and a farmer in eastern South Dakota says he wishes he would have locked in more new crop sales. “I locked about 10...

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asia.nikkei.com /1 month ago

US farmers warily welcome stabilization of trade with China

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dat.com /4 weeks ago

Flatbed Demand Report: Farm machinery sales signal flatbed headwinds ahead

The April 2026 AEM Farm Equipment Flash report delivered a mixed picture for agricultural machinery demand — and a cautionary The post Flatbed Demand Report: Farm machinery sales s...

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brownfieldagnews.com /1 month ago

Farmers say Washington isn’t delivering for agriculture

Frustration is mounting in farm country as producers remain under financial pressure. An Illinois farmer says policies implemented by the administration and Congress have made an e...

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wwbl.com /1 month ago

Farm Bill Talks Gain Momentum in Senate

Farmers facing high fertilizer, diesel, and interest costs are watching Washington closely as farm bill negotiations gain momentum. Senate Agriculture...

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