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Finstad Calls Farm Bill Overdue Win

Published May 1, 2026

Minnesota Congressman Brad Finstad calls the farm bill vote a major win for agriculture and Rural America. “Getting a bipartisan farm bill across the finish line in the United States House of Representatives has been long overdue.” He says the…
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Commerce Targets Fertilizer Market Reform

Published April 28, 2026

The Trump administration is pushing new efforts to reduce fertilizer costs and strengthen domestic production. “Look, we all know that fertilizer input costs are a challenge for our nation’s farmers, and President Trump is focused on it,” said Commerce Secretary…
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Dvergsten: Efficiency Key to Farm Profitability

Published April 10, 2026

Farm profitability varies widely across northwest Minnesota, even among operations in similar areas. Speaking at the Northland Farm Business Management annual meeting in Crookston, FBM instructor Ron Dvergsten said differences in efficiency and management play a major role. “It’s just…
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At the Knife’s Edge of Profitability

Published March 21, 2026

With grain markets showing some strength in 2026, economists say farmers are at a critical point.  Agricultural Economics Insights co-founder Brent Gloy says current price levels are leaving many operations right on the edge of profitability. “We’re at an interesting…
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A Crisis of Confidence

Published February 13, 2026

Farm Journal's first Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor of 2026 shows the U.S. agricultural economy started the year in a crop-sector recession. Row-crop producers are facing significant financial stress, while the livestock sector, especially beef cattle, remains comparatively strong. The survey…
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Resilience in the Potato Industry

Published January 12, 2026

AMVAC sees both challenges and long-term strength in the potato industry as growers navigate a difficult economic environment.  “When you take a step back and look at the agricultural market in general, it’s really been a recession,” said AMVAC's Michah…
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Large Crops and Slow Demand Shape 2025

Published December 26, 2025

The lack of a major global weather or production problem has prolonged a lower-price environment for grains and oilseeds, defining much of 2025. “The continued production cycle globally has lacked a threat to new crop production throughout the last two…
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