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China’s Soybean Shift Sends Ripples Through U.S. Agriculture
California Ag Today
A sharp decline in U.S. soybean exports to China highlights global trade shifts that could impact farm income far beyond the Midwest.
China’s Soybean Shift Hits U.S. Farm Exports
Southeast Regional Ag News
China’s move toward South American suppliers is reshaping U.S. soybean markets and pressuring farm incomes across the Southeast.
Adapting To Lower Global Demand
Farm of the Future
With trade relationships in flux, strong markets for many ag commodities can be difficult to come by.
Digging Into The Ag Economy, New Corn Leadership
Line on Agriculture
A discussion on why producers are not seeing the profits that USDA's farm economy report shows. Plus a new President for the National Corn Growers Association.
California Agriculture Hits $61 Billion Milestone
California Ag Today
Our farmers, growers, and ranchers lead the nation, feeding millions with record-breaking production.
Southern States Spotlight Farmers, Veterans, and Farmland Preservation
Southeast Regional Ag News
Georgia, Alabama, and Florida roll out initiatives celebrating veterans, honoring farmers, and protecting agricultural land.
Fertilizer Prices Rise Again, Squeezing Farm Margins
California Ag Today
American Farm Bureau’s Market Intel says costs are climbing into 2026, leaving row crop producers with thinner margins.
Investing In Technology in a Challenging Farm Economy
Farm of the Future
In this tough economic environment, does it still make sense to invest in technology?
California Ag Board to Tackle Farm Economy Challenges
California Ag Today
State leaders and industry voices will discuss lending, labor, water costs, and more at August 5 meeting.
Senators Demand Answers on Cancelled Ag Funding
California Ag Today
U.S. Senator Adam Schiff joins call for transparency after USDA pulls nearly $149 million in awards.
AFBF: Record Ag Trade Deficit Signals Need for Market Access
California Ag Today
Farm Bureau analysis shows U.S. ag imports outpacing exports at historic levels as global competition and trade barriers mount.
Farm Bureau: U.S. Ag Trade Deficit on Track to Break Records
Southeast Regional Ag News
A growing gap between imports and exports has U.S. agriculture facing its largest trade deficit ever, according to Market Intel from the American Farm Bureau Federation.
California Leads Nation in Rising Farm Bankruptcies
California Ag Today
U.S. farm bankruptcies surged 55% in 2024 after years of decline, with California at the forefront. Lower commodity prices, high input costs, and mounting debt are pushing family farmers to the brink.
Supporting Farmers Through Challenging Ag Economy
Farm of the Future
Agribusiness suppliers are looking for ways to help support farmers through these challenging times.
Trade War Could Have Lasting Impacts on the Farm Economy
Farm of the Future
A decline in exports can lead to growing inventories, shifting planting decisions, and a lack of effective risk management tools.
Margin Squeeze Continues
Farm of the Future
In 2024, the U.S farm economy faced serious challenges, like a declining net farm income and rising production costs. 2025 is also off to a rough start.
Oversupply Leading To Lower Land Values In Some Areas
Farm of the Future
Farmers across the United States are facing rising financial pressures, and certain oversupplied crops are being hit hardest.
Part 2: American Farm Bureau Federation on the Importance of a Business Plan
Line on Agriculture
While a lot of farmers have a business plan in their minds, they don't always have it written out and having it in writing is important when it comes to mitigating tough economic times according to an AFBF economist.
Part 1: American Farm Bureau Federation on Status of Ag Economics
Line on Agriculture
The farm sector is still recovering from COVID-19 along with drought and inflation is causing troubled conditions.
Ag Economy Trends
Line on Agriculture
Veteran ag lender reviews trends he has seen in the ag economy and says that looking ahead, things will be "interesting."