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Farmers
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.
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.
For public good, not for profit.
Why aren’t farmers using new tech?
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sofia Terenzio
Aug 30, 2023
Farmers haven’t been keen on adopting new agriculture technology despite its potential to revolutionize the industry.
Grain storage costs have soared. That puts Midwest elevators and co-ops in a tough spot.
by
Will Bauer
Aug 4, 2023
Rising interest rates and high crop prices costs are making it more expensive to store grain — a critical step for many farmers.
How does the price of soybeans, corn and other commodities affect the cost of food?
May 31, 2023
Prices received by U.S. farmers are down 2.2% since last year. But you may not feel it at the grocery store.