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.
Young farmer Elizabeth Bergschneider explains how Monil Virtual Fences supports her family’s succession planning and helps the next generation manage the farm remotely.
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USDA Selects Eight Projects Representing More Than $1.3 Billion in American Fertilizer Manufacturing Investment to Strengthen National Security and Support Farmers
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Jess Peterson says January could bring a strong start if global pressures ease.
October 22, 2026 02:00 PM
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Sen. Roger Marshall of Kansas discusses the Harvest Fuel Relief program, producers’ financial pressures, and next steps for farm legislation.
October 22, 2026 01:00 PM
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GasBuddy says Chinese production and Russian oil remain key factors for diesel supplies.
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The special provision giving producers the higher of ARC or PLC for 2025 will not continue next year.
October 22, 2026 11:00 AM
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