A pair of ag finance experts say the current lending environment could play a role in shaping next year’s economic outlook. Matt Eldridge with First Farmers Bank and Trust says the latest interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve could be an opportunity for farmers looking to refinance in 2026. “The Fed signaled that in […]
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The economy is hitting rural America hard, and some sectors, like crop farmers, are struggling more than others. Ag Banker Chris
An agricultural banker says most farmers are navigating through today’s economic challenges, but it’s more difficult for some. Chris Schneider from
The Under Secretary of Farm Production and Conservation at the USDA says the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program sign-up is going well,
The executive director of government relations with GROWMARK says crop protection tools are coming under increasing fire in state legislatures across the
Soybeans were mixed, mostly modestly lower. Contracts were up early as crush demand continues to be strong, soybean oil demand for
The head of the Michigan Corn Growers Association says Friday’s renewable fuel announcement brings market expansions that farmers desperately needed. Scott Piggott tells
A pair of ag economists say declining investment in U.S. ag research and development could have an impact on global food
A third-generation blueberry grower says he transitioned to the H-2A guest worker visa program because his harvest crew requested it. Southwest
May corn $4.55 and 3/4, down 6 and 1/4 centsMay soybeans $11.59 and 3/4, up 1/2 centMay soybean meal $314.90, down
