Farm Business - General
Despite shifting market signals, some economists predict corn will remain the undisputed king of the acreage race.
The proposed rule sets up farmers to participate in the opportunity created by these biofuel producer tax credits, but questions remain.
Heading into 2026, recent surveys pinpoint which farmer segments are most concerned about their balance sheets.
Economists say cash rent acre expansion comes at too high of a cost with low commodity prices and high input prices.
Research and polling suggests the money will go toward operating costs, paying down debt, and not be eyed for machinery purchases.
The team at The University of Missouri Rural and Farm Finance Policy Analysis Center (RaFF) reviewed 21 seed vendor financing programs.
Many farmers will admit buying land almost never cash flows or makes sense at the time. But a new land investment tool shows now might be the time to act.
Farmers who suffered losses from natural disasters that occurred in calendar years 2023 and 2024 can sign up for the aid. It is also available to farmers participating in the On-Farm Storage Loss Program and the Milk Loss Program.
Strong production numbers and government policies support the thesis of higher costs for longer.
Beijing’s refusal to buy American and its pivot to Brazil could be less about economics and more to do with politics. “It’s a calculated decision about control and national leverage, not about getting the cheapest beans,” says one ag economist.