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Margy Eckelkamp

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Beyond the Cycle: Why the Current Ag Downturn is a Structural Evolution
Today’s market is evolving, not just correcting, according to ag economists. To win the long game, farmers are using generics and delaying machinery purchases as trade shifts to allies and consumers demand premium meat portions.
April 13, 2026 04:00 PM
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Margy Eckelkamp
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4 Things Farmers Should Know About A Lesser-Known Tax Deduction
While not necessarily new, market factors and growing awareness are putting the spotlight on residual soil fertility deductions.
April 13, 2026 08:30 AM
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Margy Eckelkamp
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The $1.7 Trillion Landlord: New USDA Data Reveals the Shifting Face of Ownership
Who owns the Heartland? New data reveals more than half of principal landlords having never farmed and a third now aged 75 or older.
March 12, 2026 02:01 PM
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Margy Eckelkamp
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Reciprocity and Balance: The New Blueprint for U.S. Agricultural Trade Agreements
Ambassador Julie Callahan outlines a transactional approach to global trade, targeting market access and regulatory reform
March 05, 2026 12:53 PM
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Margy Eckelkamp
“This is an immense opportunity. For the first time, 45Z provides farmers and biofuel manufacturers a scoreboard with a transparent points system and a business model that rewards scoring points," says Mitchell Hora.
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What the Treasury’s Announcement on 45Z Tax Credits Means to Farmers
The proposed rule sets up farmers to participate in the opportunity created by these biofuel producer tax credits, but questions remain.
February 03, 2026 03:54 PM
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Margy Eckelkamp
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Farmer Financials: From a Yellow Light to a Check Engine Warning
Heading into 2026, recent surveys pinpoint which farmer segments are most concerned about their balance sheets.
January 30, 2026 03:00 PM
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Margy Eckelkamp
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USDA Trade Team Returns from Malaysia with a Focus on These Key Ag Products
USDA Undersecretary Luke Lindberg says the big takeaway is establishing a level playing field for U.S. producers and building opportunities from there.
January 16, 2026 05:19 AM
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Margy Eckelkamp
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It’s Time For Next Gen Farmers To Adjust Their Game Plan
Economists say cash rent acre expansion comes at too high of a cost with low commodity prices and high input prices.
January 13, 2026 08:14 AM
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Margy Eckelkamp
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Where Could Farmers Spend Bridge Assistance Payment Dollars?
Research and polling suggests the money will go toward operating costs, paying down debt, and not be eyed for machinery purchases.
January 06, 2026 01:58 PM
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Margy Eckelkamp
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Does Vendor Financing Offer an Advantage For Farmers Over Traditional Bank Loans?
The team at The University of Missouri Rural and Farm Finance Policy Analysis Center (RaFF) reviewed 21 seed vendor financing programs.
December 22, 2025 02:56 PM
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Margy Eckelkamp
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