Articles tagged under: farm economy

Johansson: High Stocks and Falling Demand Pressuring Sugar Prices

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American Sugar Alliance Director of Economics and Policy Analysis Rob Johansson discussed the challenges facing the U.S. sugar market during the American Sugarbeet Growers Association annual meeting in Indian Hills, California. He highlighted high sugar stocks and declining demand as…
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Markwart on Growers’ Challenges and Future Sustainability

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Sugarbeet growers from across the country gathered this week at the American Sugarbeet Growers Association annual meeting to discuss the challenges facing the industry. Executive Vice President and CEO Luther Markwart highlighted concerns over economic pressures, supply and demand, and…
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Rockstad Reflects on ASGA Leadership

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Outgoing American Sugarbeet Growers Association President Neil Rockstad says growers remain focused on collaboration and optimism despite difficult market conditions facing agriculture. Speaking during the ASGA annual meeting in Indian Wells, California, Rockstad said the conference has provided valuable information…
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Farm Credit Sees Varied Financial Stress Across Agriculture

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Farm Credit Services Council President and CEO Christy Seyfert says the farm economy remains challenging, but conditions vary widely across agriculture. Speaking at the American Sugarbeet Growers Association meeting in Indian Wells, California, Seyfert says not all producers are facing…
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Wiersma: Do Not Cut Nitrogen Despite Tight Margins

Published January 14, 2026

University of Minnesota Extension Small Grains Specialist Jochum Wiersma encouraged growers not to cut back on nitrogen despite tight margins. Speaking at the Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers Small Grains Update meetings, Wiersma said maintaining yield and protein is critical…
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Reaching Out Key as Farm Stress Builds

Published December 30, 2025

Rural mental health challenges are drawing increased attention. Rural Mental Health Specialist Monica McConkey says the pressures are stacking up for many producers across the region. “I think it’s a combination of several factors coming together. Of course, our commodity…
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Weathering the Storm

Published December 3, 2025

At the North Dakota Agribusiness Expo, the farm economy was a frequent topic of discussion. "It's a circular thing that seems to happen every couple of years where the bubble has to burst," said North Dakota Agricultural Association President Jason…
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