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Helping farmers navigate a difficult farm economy

The head of Syngenta crop protection says innovation can help farmers navigate a tighter farm economy. Vern Hawkins says it starts with understanding farm profitability levels. “The return on investments is a big part of the value that we bring when they choose to... Read More.

Prospects and coping strategies during the ag economy downturn

Navigating the downturn in the ag economy. Ohio State ag economist Seungki Lee says farmers continue to face tight margins.   “Outcome prices are going down,” he says. “That’s kind of explaining most of this margin squeeze phenomenon. We are seeing that pretty robust input... Read More.

Financial planning key to navigating tough economy

Mallory Dugan, with Farm Credit Services of America discusses current trends in the ag economy. She explains why it’s important for farmers to sit down and take a look at their finances heading into 2025. Dugan was interviewed at the 2024 Husker Harvest Days,... Read More.

Staying positive through tough times in ag economy

The vice president of the Nebraska Corn Growers Association is encouraging farmers to not let lower commodity prices get them down. Michael Dibbern tells Brownfield… “You’ve just got to go back to your principles of farming and being efficient,” he says. Dibbern says when... Read More.

Tight ag economy has farmers exploring creative financing solutions

Many growers are looking for more competitive lending options when it comes to financing their operations. Jordan Howe, senior territory sales manager at Nutrien Financial, says there’s still a lot of uncertainty in the ag economy. “Higher interest rates and tight margins for our... Read More.

Early ag economy pressures and how it impacts farmers

It’s no secret the economy is softening, but how is this affecting farmers and their bottom line? Cortney Cowley, Senior Economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City discusses her team’s study into the early signs of pressure in the ag economy. The post... Read More.

Identifying needs versus wants in a down economy

With the downturn in the farm economy likely to continue, Barry Benson, an ag banker with First National Bank of Omaha (FNBO) says it’s more important than ever to be financially sound. He shares some tips about watching expenses, identifying spending habits and controlling... Read More.

Navigating a challenging farm economy

Some farmers facing a gap in farm financing are looking for unique solutions. CEO Ben Gordon says Fractal, a U.S.-based company focusing on farmland equity financing, helps family farms access capital needed to invest in their operations. “We do that by taking passive minority... Read More.

Ag Economy Barometer takes a nosedive in August

Farmer sentiment decreased drastically in the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. Jim Mintert with Purdue’s Center for Commerical Agriculture says the August reading is the lowest for the survey since late 2016. “The ag economy barometer index fell 13 points to a... Read More.

Sen. Fischer concerned with downturn in ag economy

A U.S. Senator says she’s concerned about the downturn in the ag economy. Nebraska Republican Deb Fischer tells Brownfield… “People know that we have to weather these cycles, but they also know that we have to receive fair compensation, fair revenue for the products we... Read More.
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