farming

The Natural Resources Conservation Service lost nearly a quarter of its staff nationwide in 2025. Many were local experts that help farmers with soil and water conservation efforts.

This year’s monsoon season in India has been drier and more uneven than usual. That could hit the rural economy and push food prices up.

A tough farm economy and historically high equipment prices are partly to blame.

The U.S. imports about a third of its fertilizer.

Production of Florida oranges has dropped 95% since 2003. What happened?

The trucks and farm equipment that keep our economy moving run on diesel. That means small businesses like farms and pet supply companies have to adjust.

“The only thing certain is uncertainty,” said Brian Duncan, an Illinois hog and soybean farmer.

A growing number of farmers can’t afford to plant their crops this year. It’s because of rising costs for diesel, fertilizer, and equipment parts — coupled with low crop prices.

Farmers across the U.S. are entering planting season with uncertainty as the war in the Middle East drives up fertilizer and diesel prices.

Crude oil, fertilizer, and diesel prices are up. These increases due to the war in the Middle East are putting pressure on farmers, while the oil industry is poised to benefit.