Stories Tagged as
Farmers
Trade wars heighten uncertainty for agricultural exporters
by
Justin Ho
Mar 7, 2025
As spring approaches, many farmers are unsure what crops they should plant and what the effect of tariffs could be.
U.S. farmers face uncertainty from USAID foreign aid freeze
Feb 12, 2025
Much of the food distributed by USAID comes from small farms across the U.S.
A global glut of soybeans has been pushing down prices
by
Justin Ho
Nov 26, 2024
Soybean supplies are up because soybean production is up. And soybean production is up because of China's demand for it.
Farmers were feeling the blues, but sentiment shifted in October
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.
New York farmers often undercharge at markets. A new pricing report could help.
Oct 31, 2024
Researchers at Cornell University are putting together weekly pricing reports that will help farmers set prices for farmers markets.
Farmers push Congress for new farm bill
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.
Is the farm economy in a recession?
Sep 9, 2024
Purdue’s Farmer Sentiment Index hit an 8-year low in August.
For public good, not for profit.
America's farmers are getting older
Feb 20, 2024
The average age of farmers is increasing as young aspiring farmers face financial barrier to starting up.
Farmers in Germany protest subsidy cuts with tractor blockades
by
Leanna Byrne
and Jessica Parker
Jan 9, 2024
Farmers across Germany are continuing a weeklong protest of the government's plan to revoke key economic and agricultural tax policies by blocking major roads and highways across the country.
Federal Crop Insurance Program draws bipartisan criticism
Nov 17, 2023
Some farmers say their business models depend on the crop insurance and getting rid of the program would drive up food prices.