Articles tagged under: input costs

Financial Stress Begins to Emerge

Published June 17, 2026

The Farm Credit System remains financially strong, but signs of stress are beginning to appear in parts of the farm economy. According to the latest update, overall loan quality remains solid despite ongoing challenges facing some producers. Higher input costs,…
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NFU Flags Gaps in House Farm Bill

Published April 30, 2026

The House has passed the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, sending the long-awaited farm bill to the Senate and marking the most significant progress in years. National Farmers Union President Rob Larew says the vote is an…
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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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Chief Economist Calls for Long-Term Solutions

Published April 28, 2026

U.S. agriculture is facing longer-term economic pressure rather than a typical boom-and-bust cycle, according to USDA Chief Economist Justin Benavidez. Speaking in Washington, Benavidez says a growing imbalance between rising costs and returns has shaped the farm economy. “What we’ve…
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Farm Bill Progress, But Work Remains

Published April 27, 2026

The push continues in Washington as the House prepares to take up the farm bill, but key hurdles remain before final passage. National Farmers Union President Rob Larew says progress is being made, though significant work still lies ahead. “I…
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Farm Economy Under Pressure

Published April 27, 2026

American Farm Bureau Federation Economist Faith Parum says higher expenses, particularly for fertilizer and fuel, are intensifying challenges across agriculture. “We have seen a really downturn farm economy, and we’ve seen production expenses continue to increase,” Parum said. “With the…
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Bode Warns of Ag Policy Risks

Published April 27, 2026

Corn Refiners Association President and CEO John Bode sees unintended consequences with the “Make America Healthy Again” movement. “Make America Healthy Again has a great goal, but my concerns are when they depart from mainstream science and follow cultural objectives,”…
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Hoeven Pushes For More Farm Aid

Published April 23, 2026

Lawmakers are considering additional financial support for farmers as rising input costs and global uncertainty continue to strain the ag economy. During an Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee hearing, Chairman John Hoeven called for more assistance and a higher borrowing limit for…
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Dvergsten: Efficiency Key to Farm Profitability

Published April 10, 2026

Farm profitability varies widely across northwest Minnesota, even among operations in similar areas. Speaking at the Northland Farm Business Management annual meeting in Crookston, FBM instructor Ron Dvergsten said differences in efficiency and management play a major role. “It’s just…
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