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Articles tagged under: farm economy

Peterson Calls for 10-Year Farm Bill

Published April 17, 2026

Speaking during the Minnesota Corn Growers Association Shop Talks in northwest Minnesota, former House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson said reliance on short-term payments has replaced the stability farmers once had under multi-year legislation. “You can't plan anything, bankers can't…
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Boozman: Ag Economy Facing ‘Generational Crisis’

Published April 17, 2026

Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman says significant progress has been made on the next farm bill, but key policy issues remain. “We were able to pass about 85 percent of the farm bill in reconciliation last year, and we…
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Defense Focus Pushes Farm Aid Aside

Published April 15, 2026

As Congress returns from the Easter recess, uncertainty remains about whether farmers will see relief through the budget reconciliation process. Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says current discussions do not point to farm aid being included in the package. “Well, I…
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Farmer Optimism Jumps in Ag Economy Barometer

Published April 9, 2026

The Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer for March identified an uptick in farmer sentiment. "It's somewhat surprising that the ag economy barometer index increased from 116 to 127 in March,' said Michael Langemeier, director, Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture…
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Fertilizer Costs Drive New Farm Strategies

Published April 2, 2026

Rising fertilizer prices are forcing farmers to rethink crop decisions and input strategies heading into the 2026 growing season. BW Fusion agronomy consultant Josh Messer says growers are adjusting. “It's really hard to find the profitability level in crops, so,…
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Minnesota Farm Income Rebounds in 2025

Published April 2, 2026

Minnesota farm finances showed a modest rebound in 2025, driven by strong livestock returns and improved crop yields, but uncertainty continues to weigh on the ag outlook. Data from the University of Minnesota shows median net farm income rose significantly…
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Brazil Growth Challenges U.S. Ag

Published April 1, 2026

CHS President and CEO Jay Debertin says the future of U.S. agriculture hinges on stronger trade policy and global competitiveness. Speaking at the Economic Club of Minnesota, Debertin called for a more consistent national trade approach. “It takes the country…
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DNC Criticizes Trump Ag Policies After White House Event

Published March 27, 2026

The Democratic National Committee is pushing back on President Donald Trump’s White House agriculture event, arguing farmers are facing worsening economic conditions.  In a statement, the DNC said “farmers are worse off and the agricultural economy is struggling” under Trump…
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Farmers Take Sugar Industry Concerns to Washington

Published March 13, 2026

Sugarbeet and sugarcane farmers from across the country recently spent two weeks in Washington, D.C., meeting with lawmakers as part of the American Sugar Alliance’s annual fly-in. Farmers used the meetings to highlight the financial pressures facing the sugar industry…
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Farm Economy, Data Centers Among Issues Discussed at NFU Event

Published March 11, 2026

North Dakota Farmers Union Vice President Bob Kuylen echoed a sentiment heard throughout this year’s National Farmers Union Convention in New Orleans: low commodity prices and high input costs stress the farm economy. "Right now, we need a 60-bushel crop…
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