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Economist urges farmers to focus on financial strengths amid market volatility

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...

Making the best grain marketing decisions this fall

In this episode of Managing for Profit, David Widmar with Agricultural Economic Insights explains what farmers should be on the lookout for when making grain marketing decisions th...

This Week in Agribusiness, Aug. 15, 2026

Balancing Food Security, Farmer Incomes and Fiscal Sustainability

Part One: The Policy Choices Facing Zambia’s Maize Market This week’s Monday Opinion examines the policy choices confronting Government as the 2025/2026 maize marketing season begi...

Commentary: As Farm Bill Stalls, New Legislation Emerges Tackling Unfair Markets in Agriculture

Navigating rising farm input costs in 2027

LIVE STREAM THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 AT 1 PM CT - The rising cost of farm inputs in 2027 is one of the most pressing challenges facing agricultural producers.

Could Bioeconomy Unlock New Value From Existing Resources?

AI, satellite data and smarter financing: The next phase of Indian agriculture

‘Tis the season for agri-innovation

By Marie Walsh With farm incomes forecast to fall relative to 2025 levels, innovation and diversification are likely to be high on the agenda for many farmers. Teagasc is forecasti...

Looking for a new niche, check out Agriculture.

According to the USDA, there are nearly 2 million farming and ranching operations in the United States. Of those, more than 1.8 million are 'small' or 'mid-sized' family farms.

Farmer says more aid would be appreciated, but solutions needed

A southwestern Wisconsin producer says the struggling ag economy is impacting morale in farm country. “Farmers are not really upbeat right now.” Mike Berget, who raises corn, soybe...

Farmer sentiment improves in this month’s Ag Economy Barometer survey despite ongoing economic concerns

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...

This Week in Agribusiness, July 18, 2026

Soybean advocacy, disease alerts, renewable fuel opportunities, and upcoming field day are featured this week.

This Week in Agribusiness, July 25, 2026

Pork exports, equipment maintenance strategies, crop disease warnings and more featured this week.

Ranked: The World’s Largest Agricultural Economies

August 03, 2026 | Source: Visual Capitalist | by Dorothy Neufeld Global agriculture generated $5.2 trillion in production value in 2024, making it one of the world’s largest indus...

Making agricultural insurance faster, simpler and more accessible for Indian farmers

Such an insurance ecosystem will be essential to securing farm incomes and strengthening the resilience of India’s rural economy

Inside the USDA Lockup: Farmers get a look at how market-moving reports are developed

Two Indiana ag leaders say participating in USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) “lockup” gives the industry a first-hand look at how the agency produces market-s...

High inputs mean high break-evens for 2027 crop

A pair of ag economists with the University of Illinois say input costs are likely to continue to limit farmer profitability next season. During a recent FarmDoc webinar, Gary Schn...

Agricultural economist explains why you’re paying 32% more for lettuce and 20% more for tomatoes — and why it will stay...

Trump's exit from the U.S.-Mexico Tomato Suspension Agreement triggered a 17% antidumping duty, and Mexican imports have already fallen 13% year over year.

This Week in Agribusiness, Aug. 1, 2026

Weed management options, pasture health and management, Farm Rescue partnership with NASCAR, farm equipment sales and SCN are highlighted this week.

The business case for turning the barn lights back on

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...

CASE IH keeping farmer profitability in mind

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...

USDA Forecast: Farm Profits to Drop 5.5% After Inflation as Expenses Keep Climbing

U.S. agriculture is heading into 2027 with a financial warning flashing across the balance sheet: farm profits are expected to fall, production costs ...

How Farmers Are Staying Afloat as Crop Prices Plunge

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.