The latest Rural Mainstreet Index shows a dire situation unfolding. It fell below growth neutral for the 17th time in 18 months, and Creighton University economists say trade is the leading factor.
A global economic slowdown certainly is not helping out there, and certainly an supply over, I would argue, an oversupply from some of our competitors, such as Brazil and Argentina, pushing, pushing down, prices are holding, holding them down. I should say prices have improved a bit over the last month or two, but still not in a territory that makes the farmer feel good about what that farmer is making,” said Dr. Ernie Goss.
Dr. Goss says other countries are paying attention to our recent tariff action and adds any potential retaliation is likely to hurt U.S. farmers.
The statewide network will bring researchers and producers together to test new technology.
October 06, 2026 04:37 PM
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Farm Bureau says data centers are critical to agriculture, but farmland loss must be considered.
October 06, 2026 04:01 PM
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USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden discusses a $180 million seed initiative, fertilizer supply, biofuels, exports, and the outlook for farmers.
October 06, 2026 03:30 PM
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Superior Livestock’s Sidney Schmidt discusses fall calf marketing, emphasizing health programs, genetics, and stress management as buyers evaluate cattle.
October 06, 2026 02:56 PM
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Large family farms make up just 5% of operations but produce half of U.S. agricultural value.
October 06, 2026 01:00 PM
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One Tennessee grower says deer damage costs his operation $10,000 to $25,000 annually.
October 06, 2026 12:32 PM
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