Input Costs & Producer Inflation
USDA will cover up to 75 percent of organic certification costs through the program. USDA officials say growers may also have additional opportunities for support through state-level programs.
A new Purdue survey found rising production costs continue to weigh on farm finances and investment decisions.
Genetic tools have value, but proven performance still matters when selecting cattle.
The new FIELDS program will support domestic fertilizer projects aimed at strengthening long-term supply and lowering costs for farmers
Farm Bureau economist Dr. Faith Parum joins us to discuss USDA’s latest reports on crop acreage and grain stocks, and how they impact farm margins and trade outlook moving forward.
A statewide testing effort is helping growers better evaluate cotton seed performance.
USDA says the move could lower phosphate fertilizer prices by about 22 percent and benefit more than 100,000 farms.
Shaun Haney joins us to discuss falling diesel prices, implications for farm operating costs, and ongoing discussions surrounding fuel pricing policies.
Industry experts say land values have remained resilient, but fertilizer costs and geopolitical uncertainty continue to challenge producers.
Purdue University’s new digital calculator helps growers navigate input costs and risk management with region-specific cost estimates and expert support.