A cattleman closes the gate after checking the livestock on his farm near Anna in far southern Illinois. (AP photo/Isaac Smith/AP) The latest federal farm income forecast reinforces the difficult ...

When it comes to the farm economy, 2025 has been a year of contrasts. Some farmers are finally seeing brighter days, while others are fighting just to stay afloat. Kansas State University’s Joe ...

First authorized in the 1985 Farm Bill, CRP continues to have an important role on farms and ranches across the country.

This week's Open Mic guest is Deanna Kovar, President, Agriculture and Turf Division of John Deere. On the sidelines of this year's Commodity Classic, Kovar shared the company's efforts to assist ...

Making the same screw up twice and expecting a different result is the definition of insanity, the old saying goes. A fitting example? Try two chaotic, trade-busting Trump administrations that twice ...

The letter K has become popular lately when describing a U.S. economy where the wealthiest Americans are thriving while everyone else is struggling to survive. But another K shape has gripped the farm ...

As a farmer, I don’t need a spreadsheet to tell me when times are hard. I see it every day and hear it in conversations with farmers across the country. The farm economy remains under real pressure, ...

As we look ahead to another year of challenges in the farm economy, indicators of farm financial health are under close inspection. Filing for Chapter 12 bankruptcy is a last resort for farmers who ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture reported that Michigan lost about 1,300 farms between 2023 and 2024.

CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — The Trump administration will be sending a “Farm Bridge Assistance” payment to farmers at the end of February. However, farm groups are arguing that it won’t help.

Farmers across the U.S. are facing another difficult season due to low crop prices and high production costs. A global grain glut, trade disputes, and high input costs are contributing to the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Trump administration will be sending a "Farm Bridge Assistance" payment to farmers at the end of February. However, farm ...