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Despite looming tariffs and "the worst harvest I've ever had," Iowa farmer remains optimistic

by Kai Ryssdal and Andie Corban
Nov 8, 2024
Corn and soybean farmer April Hemmes is preparing for new tariffs from a second Trump administration.
April Hemmes says farmers like her are "running scared" because over half of their soybeans are exported to China.
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Farmers were feeling the blues, but sentiment shifted in October

by Savannah Peters
Nov 6, 2024
The Federal Reserve's easing of interest rates may be one factor that turned the mood around. Another could be the election.
A drop in interest rates is good news for farmers. Many rely on loans for their planting-season needs and can't pay them off until crops are sold.
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New York farmers often undercharge at markets. A new pricing report could help.

by Catherine Wheeler
Oct 31, 2024
Researchers at Cornell University are putting together weekly pricing reports that will help farmers set prices for farmers markets.
Farmers line up along the edge of Ives Park in Potsdam, New York, for the Saturday farmers market. Brandy-View Farm is based in nearby Madrid, New York.
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Farmers are making less money this year as ag economy normalizes

by Will Bauer
Oct 30, 2024
Crop prices have dropped after supply shortages stoked profits. Farmers and equipment makers are cutting costs, but livestock is doing well.
A combine harvester at work in Illinois farmer Nick Koeller's cornfield. He hasn't been investing in major equipment upgrades, he says.
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American farmers are feeling gloomy

by Savannah Peters
Oct 23, 2024
The latest read on farmer sentiment from Purdue hit an eight-year low.
The farming industry is dependent on the broader economy, and farmers are feeling it.
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"This couldn’t have come at a worse time": Exporters brace for port strike delays

by Justin Ho
Oct 3, 2024
There's only so much capacity to store backed-up products, including foodstuffs.
The longer the port strike, the more expensive it will be for farmers to store their products waiting to be exported, says senior KPMG economist Meagan Schoenberger.
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Can we blame climate change for the high price of potato chips?

by Julie Grant
Sep 20, 2024
High temperatures can stunt potato growth, and that means chip makers need to pay more to transport their crops long distances.
Pennsylvania is the snack capital of the country, with the most potato chip makers than any other state.
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How this winery is planting differently for a warmer future

by Sofia Terenzio
Sep 11, 2024
Jessica Mozeico, owner of Et Fille Wines, started the business with her father. She hopes she can pass it along to the next generation.
"My daughter is nine years old, so it's certainly too soon to say whether or not she'll follow in my footsteps," say owner Jessica Mozeico of Et Fille Wines. "But what I do know is that it inspires how I want to move the business forward."
Carolyn Wells Kramer
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Farmers push Congress for new farm bill

by Savannah Peters
Sep 10, 2024
The farm bill’s current price thresholds don’t reflect higher production costs like gas, machinery and chemicals, all of which have gotten more expensive.
In many cases, commodity farmers will sell this year's harvest at a loss. Advocates say the current farm bill doesn't account for rising operational costs.
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Is the farm economy in a recession?

by Savannah Peters
Sep 9, 2024
Purdue’s Farmer Sentiment Index hit an 8-year low in August.
Strong harvests and lower commodities prices haven't helped with farmers' glum moods right now.
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