farmers

If you’ve got plans to go to a working farm to pick apples or wander through a corn maze, then you’re part of the $1.3 billion “agritourism” and “agritainment” industry.

Farmers nationwide grew way too many potatoes, flooding the market and crashing the price.

Some senators and governors are calling on the Trump administration to temporarily ban diesel exports to boost domestic supply. Experts say it might not work as well as they hope.

Federal data shows a 5.7% bump in agriculture export prices year-over-year in July. That’s the largest 12-month increase since 2022.

As costs continue to rise for businesses owners, they are figuring out ways to save money on the back end.

Farmers have had to adjust to rising prices and shipping disruptions from the Strait of Hormuz’ closure, on top of existing economic strains like tariffs.

Across the U.S., farmers and ranchers are struggling to weather a growing season plagued by drought, high prices, and a trade war.

Nearly three-quarters of the water in the Colorado River system is used for irrigation.

Iowa corn and soybean farmer April Hemmes said her fertilizer costs are up about 30% and are predicted to rise again next year.

Specialty growers are weathering this economy despite cuts to food access programs and SNAP.