Articles tagged under: farm economy

Higher Interest Costs Add Pressure to Farm Credit

Published September 11, 2026

Higher interest costs are adding pressure to the farm economy. American Farm Bureau Federation economist Faith Parum says access to credit remains essential because of the amount of money farmers need before a crop generates income. “Farming is obviously a…
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Farmers Plan to Cut Expenses

Published September 10, 2026

Farmers worldwide expect to tighten spending in the year ahead, according to a new McKinsey and Company survey. The survey included 5,500 farmers across 10 major agricultural markets, including the United States, Brazil and China. Compared to the survey conducted…
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Inflation Cools in July

Published August 14, 2026

Inflation at the producer level cooled more than expected in July. The Producer Price Index was unchanged from June, compared to economists’ expectations for a 0.2 percent increase. Prices remain 4.7 percent higher than a year ago. Slower inflation could…
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Equipment Sales Continue to Fall

Published August 14, 2026

Farm equipment sales continued to drop in July. The Association of Equipment Manufacturers says U.S. tractor sales fell nearly 11 percent from a year ago, while combine sales declined more than five percent. Canada saw a similar slowdown, with tractor…
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Farmland Values Remain Resilient

Published August 4, 2026

Farmland values continue to hold firm despite lower commodity prices and tighter farm margins. "We haven't seen enough sales through the summer to really show that anything's changed, but land's really held firm," said Red River Land Company President Chris…
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Farmland Values Stay Strong

Published August 3, 2026

Farmland values continue to hold firm despite lower commodity prices and tighter farm margins. USDA's latest Land Values Summary reflects what Farmers National Company appraiser Kyle Nelson has been seeing across the Northern Plains. "The land value report isn't a…
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Farm Uncertainty Limits Spending

Published May 15, 2026

Farm equipment sales remain under pressure as weak farm income and uncertainty continue weighing on major machinery purchases. New numbers from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers show overall tractor sales fell more than 11 percent in April from a year…
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Farm Bill Faces Tough Senate Path

Published May 1, 2026

The U.S. House has passed the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, but the path forward in the Senate remains uncertain. The Russell Group President and CEO, Randy Russell, says while the House vote is a major step,…
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USDA Targets Fertilizer Costs with New Plan

Published April 28, 2026

USDA is rolling out both short-term and long-term strategies to address rising fertilizer costs. Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said farmers are under growing pressure from the consolidation in the fertilizer industry and rising…
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