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Articles tagged under: high input costs

Save Money With Less Tillage

Published April 19, 2026

University of Minnesota Regional Educator Jodi DeJong-Hughes says there’s an opportunity for farmers to save on fuel by cutting back on tillage. "If a field is pretty good going into the spring, I would really cut out that second pass…
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Klobuchar Applauds E-15 Waiver

Published March 25, 2026

Senate Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Amy Klobuchar is welcoming new federal action to expand year-round E-15 sales, calling it a step toward relief for farmers and consumers facing rising costs. The Environmental Protection Agency issued an emergency waiver allowing E-15…
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Hoeven, Boozman Draft New Farm Assistance Proposal

Published March 12, 2026

Lawmakers in Washington are developing additional financial relief for farmers as low commodity prices and high input costs continue to pressure farm profitability. North Dakota Senator John Hoeven is working with Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Senator John Boozman on a…
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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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Republicans to Resume Farm Bill Talks in January

Published December 23, 2025

Congressional Republicans plan to restart stalled farm bill negotiations in January after failing to pass a new measure before the end of the year. The delay extends uncertainty for farmers already facing high costs, inflation, and ongoing trade disruptions. House…
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The Personal Toll of Farm Stress

Published December 18, 2025

Kittson County Commissioner Theresa Gillie told Minnesota lawmakers that federal actions and rising costs are creating severe stress for farmers and rural communities. Speaking at a Senate hearing, Gillie described the ongoing struggles in the ag markets and highlighted the…
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Lindberg: Bridge Program Supports Farmers Ahead of 2026

Published December 18, 2025

The Trump administration says farmer bridge assistance is designed to help producers manage short-term financial pressures, with the potential for additional aid depending on congressional action. United States Under Secretary of Agriculture for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindberg…
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Trump Announces $12B in Farm Aid

Published December 8, 2025

The Trump administration announced $12 billion in aid to support U.S. farmers struggling with low crop prices, high input costs, and trade disruptions caused in part by tariffs. The package includes $11 billion in one-time payments through the Farmer Bridge…
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Rollins: Aid Aims to Stabilize Farmers’ Finances

Published December 8, 2025

The USDA farm assistance program will focus on key row crops, including soybeans, sorghum, wheat, corn, and cotton. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said, “we are going to be very targeted. These are row croppers, so soybeans, sorghum, wheat, corn, and…
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Fertilizer Transparency Fades as World Competition Grows

Published November 21, 2025

Strategic Trading Advisors Founder Jody Lawrence says farmers face a far different fertilizer landscape today than they did a decade ago, with reduced transparency and more supply controls shaping nitrogen and input markets. Speaking at a newsmaker session at the…
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