Farmers expect operating loan size to increase in 2026

An ag economist says tighter margins are pressuring cash reserves.  Jim Mintert says the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer shows farmers expect the size of their operating loans to increase in 2026. “More people expect to see weaker financial performance for their farm in the year ahead than expect to see stronger performance,” […]

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