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‘Not What We Want!’ Farmer Torches Trump Over ‘Raw Deal’ That Puts ‘American Farmers Last’

August 24, 2026 | Source: Raw Story | by Matthew Chapman President Donald Trump's new plan to import hundreds of thousands of tons of beef will spell nothing but disaster, said Jo...

America is losing its farmers to bankruptcy and suicide

While suburban consultants call in sick with mild lower-back aches from ergonomic office chairs, Iowa corn growers lose arms to steel PTO shafts on 200-horsepower tractors. Agricul...

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.

Farmers in America’s Corn Belt Face Worst Crisis in 40 Years

Farmers in America’s Corn Belt Face Worst Crisis in 40 Years, Citing Soaring Input Costs Linked to Iran ConflictGarrison VanceFarmers across America's Corn Belt report that they ar...

Washington Visit Gives Corn Farmers a Voice on Economic Challenges

Corn growers are warning that another year of negative returns is putting increasing financial pressure on farms across the country. The National Corn...

US grain farmers pummelled as Iran war triggers surge in costs

Middle East conflict adds to strains in America’s heartland months ahead of midterm elections

AFBF’s Duvall: farm economy ‘terrible’ as farmers face mounting financial pressure

The president of American Farm Bureau isn’t mincing words when it comes to the current struggles in agriculture.  Zippy Duvall says farmers continue to face low commodity prices an...

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...

Iowa farmers grow impatient with Trump on tariffs, Iran war

Iowa farmers say trade fights and the Iran war are adding uncertainty and raising costs.

Farmers Struggle to Get Basic Services From Depleted Agriculture Dept.

After the departure of thousands of federal workers, rural communities report problems obtaining loans, grants, technical assistance and support for infrastructure and other servic...

U.S. Farmers Lost Conservation Experts in Trump’s Federal Cuts. Now They’re Hurting for Help

August 31, 2026 | Source: WGLT.org | by Abigail Bottar On a hot summer day, John Williams is walking through the vegetable farm he manages in central Illinois. “All these white tu...

Veteran Ag Leaders Ramp Up Fight for Agriculture

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 104-year-old farmer's tractor sale points to farm recovery

More growers are sending equipment to the auction block, and the market has been so starved of equipment that buyers are absorbing the new supply and bids are staying strong.

Iran war drives US farmers into worst crisis in 40 years – FT

US farmers are facing their worst crisis in 40 years as Washington’s war on Iran drives up fuel and fertilizer costs, the FT has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Farmers feeling impact of ACA changes

The government relations director with the Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) says rising health insurance costs are adding to the financial squeeze on farmers. Michelle Ramirez-White s...

Squeezed by a tough economy, many farmers are relying on decades-old machinery

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...

Sen. Welch meets with Vermont farmers to discuss rural economic crisis

Farmers face another round of higher costs heading into 2027

Farmers are bracing for a more expensive harvest and 2027 growing season. American Farm Bureau vice president of public policy and economic analysis John Newton says fuel and ferti...

The fall of America’s farm superpower

The US is on the verge of losing its status as the world’s leading agricultural exporter

MSs meet with farmers to discuss future of agriculture

MSs meet with farmers to discuss future of agriculture

Fertilizer prices continue to be a top concern for many farmers

The high cost of fertilizer continues to weigh on the minds of many farmers. Tom Gillis, who grows corn and soybeans in western Wisconsin, says this spring’s price spikes caused hi...

Farmers feel the impact of soaring diesel prices

A pair of farmers say extremely high diesel prices are forcing them to rethink how they manage equipment and field work this fall. “I think the fuel price is up 60 percent from las...

Farmers press officials on costs, land rights & beef imports at Cambria County Farm Tour

Farmers press officials on costs, land rights & beef imports at Cambria County Farm Tour

Trump says foreign beef will lower prices. Black farmers warn they’ll pay the price

National Black Farmers Association president John Boyd says Trump’s import plan could push more struggling Black farmers out of business.