Articles tagged under: farm economy

Farmers Union Pushes for Farm Bill

Published November 6, 2026

National Farmers Union President Rob Larew says the midterm elections highlighted the financial challenges facing family farmers and ranchers. Rising fuel, fertilizer, seed and feed costs, along with tight margins and trade uncertainty, were among the concerns raised during the…
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Ag Lenders Remain Optimistic Despite Tight Margins

Published November 5, 2026

Credit quality remains a concern for agricultural lenders. Speaking at the Agricultural Bankers Conference in Minneapolis, Farmer Mac Chief Economist Jackson Takach says lenders continue supporting farmers despite financial pressures. “Lenders are concerned about the portfolio credit quality, but they're…
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Higher Input Costs Continue to Pressure Farm Profitability

Published November 5, 2026

Better-than-expected yields and marketing opportunities have provided some relief for farmers in 2026, but rising input costs continue to weigh on profitability. University of Minnesota Center for Farm Financial Management Director Pauline Van Nurden says fuel costs are a particular…
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Agricultural Bankers Gather in Minneapolis

Published November 4, 2026

The American Bankers Association Agricultural Bankers Conference is underway in Minneapolis. Virginia Tech Professor Emeritus Dr. David Kohl says Tuesday's election results could impact agricultural policy and future government payments. Kohl also encourages farmers to evaluate their cash flow as…
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An Opportunity for Farmers to Share Their Story

Published November 4, 2026

Democratic gains in Minnesota's legislative elections will bring new faces to the State Capitol.  "This is an opportunity for our farmers and ranchers across the state to get out there, engage and meet with their new legislators," said Loren Dauer,…
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Farmland Values Hold Steady Despite Tighter Margins

Published November 4, 2026

Farmland values continue to hold steady despite tighter farm margins and more cautious buyers. Farmland market analyst Randy Dickhut says the limited number of farms available for sale has helped support land prices. "The mostly lower supply of land for…
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Vaden Cautions Against Expectations for Additional Farm Aid

Published November 2, 2026

With ARC and PLC payments, bridge assistance, the harvest fuel relief program, and crop insurance, it's estimated that 30 percent of 2026 net farm income is coming from the federal government. The Red River Farm Network asked Deputy Ag Secretary…
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Farm Profitability Front and Center for Rollins

Published September 30, 2026

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins covered a lot of ground Tuesday, moving from the America.gov announcement at the White House to a question and answer session at the Make America Healthy Again summit. At both events, Rollins addressed the current farm…
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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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