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Farmers’ gathering in Sligo hears deep worries over pensions, succession and farm futures

American farmers are hurting -- and worried about their futures

Farmers who grow soybeans, corn, cotton and other crops are facing another year of losses as soaring fuel and fertilizer costs offset higher revenues.

They Are Killing the Farmers and Nobody Is Asking Why

They Are Killing the Farmers and Nobody Is Asking WhyJohn WalterIn February 2026, Arkansas led the United States in agricultural bankruptcies. Thirty-three farms filed for Chapter...

Aging farmers and the government want to save farms, but for many the cost is too high

Vermont farmers feel impacts of staffing cuts at USDA

Reduced staffing means there are fewer people on the ground to help farmers submit applications, explain the reason behind funding priorities and ensure that the federal government...

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

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

USDA Makes Farm Loan Process Faster—but Farmers Still Need a New Farm Bill to Raise Loan Limits

As skyrocketing input costs, volatile markets, and eroding profit margins continue to pinch Midwestern operations, relief couldn't come at a more cruc...

Three corn and soy farmers challenge the industry that raised them

When the rain started falling at around 3 p.m., Matt Bormann knew his work was finished for the afternoon.  He ducked into the equipment shed on his corn and soybean farm in rural...

Carbon farming, freshwater targets and tax features of farmer policy debate

Improving freshwater quality, addressing agricultural emissions, tax and pests were key features at the rural issues debate in Waikato this week.

Farmers under pressure urged to seek support before problems build up

Farmers under financial pressure or struggling with the impact of the drought are being urged to seek support before problems build up. Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association...

Too few vets, too many animals: Inside the farm veterinarian shortage

There is a crisis growing across the U.S., leaving many farmers without the support they need, and many animals without adequate care. Amid the Trump administration’s vow to “rebui...

From Farmgate to Food Prices: Why Vegetable Growing Needs Certainty

Vegetable growers have struggled with the inconsistent application of resource management legislation, particularly across key growing areas.

Trump’s Deportations Are Causing Farm Labor Issues. He Hasn’t Presented a Viable, Long-Term Solution.

Trump has cast the H-2A program as a quick help for farmers. At the same time, the program has been suspended during the government shutdown, which could cause production problems....

Farm Aid May Come Too Late: Billions in Relief Could Miss Farmers Until Spring 2027

For farmers already fighting razor-thin margins, record-high diesel costs and mounting economic uncertainty, the federal farm aid many producers despe...

Local Kentucky farmer discusses challenges on the ranch after Trump announces plan to import beef

A recent plan by President Trump to import beef is expected to flood the market with product that might lower the price of ground beef, but won't help America's farmers with their...

Protect farmers from uncertainty by getting the H-2A wage methodology right

Agriculture depends heavily on immigrant labor, particularly for seasonal crops that cannot be easily mechanized. As I documented in my 2025 John Locke Foundation report, “Harvest...

Concerns remain for neighbors to prospective dairy CFO

Neighbors to a prospective organic dairy farm ...

Kentucky cattle farmers face climate, disease, and import policy uncertainty

From extreme weather conditions, to disease affecting the cattle and economic policy, there's growing concern and uncertainty among America's cattle farmers.

Dairy farmers warn of succession crisis without income stability

The government has been urged to introduce measures to deal with “wildly erratic and unpredictable” farm incomes. Speaking to Tánaiste and Minister for Finance, Simon Harris, and M...

Between a Rock and a Hard Place: A Roadmap for Distressed Agricultural Borrowers

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) Economic Research Service (“ERS”), the total amount of farm debt in 2025 was...

Farmers renew call to end increased beef imports

Ranchers face losses up to $400 per head while grocery prices drop just 16 cents per pound since Labor Day, according to Farm Bureau analysis.

Rural Issues in Focus: Over 30 Candidates Turn Out for Tippecanoe County Farm Bureau Night

Farm policy issues took center stage Tuesday evening in Lafayette as Tippecanoe County Farm Bureau hosted a “Meet the Candidates Night” at...

The Feed: Vol. 4, Issue 18

The Feed newsletter highlights recent legal developments affecting agriculture, with issues released twice a month. Click below to sign up for...