The latest Rural Mainstreet Index found that lower farm commodity prices have pushed bank loans to a record high. Creighton University economist Ernie Goss says the July survey of rural bank CEOs revealed some concerns about farmer profitability. “We asked the bankers what the number one issue facing their local economy is. By far it […]
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A Wisconsin farmer is concerned about rising input costs. Shane Goplin says he secured his crop inputs late last winter but
A Farm Service Agency director says it’s important to report damage and losses from weather events to USDA. Wisconsin FSA Director
Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling, ending the week in the red after Monday’s drop. Beans are watching
The president of the National Cotton Council says more ad-hoc assistance is needed from the federal government, especially in the Delta.
A central Illinois pork producer says he’s optimistic about profitability in 2026. Chad Leman, whose operation is based in Woodford County,
A southwest Minnesota farmer is relieved he doesn’t need to pay for anymore fertilizer for his 2026 crop. George Goblish grows
The American Sugarbeet Growers Association estimates farmers lost $500 an acre on average in 2025, and this year could be worse.
May corn $4.65 and 1/2, down 4 and 1/4 centsMay soybeans $11.61 and 1/4, down 7 and 1/4 centsMay soybean meal
The USDA says U.S. milk production rose again in February. The National Agriculture Statistics Service says the 24 major milk-producing states
