Farm lenders report continued pressure on producer profitability and liquidity, while crop insurance guarantees improve and corn demand remains strong despite a larger U.S. supply outlook.
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Today’s Ag News Highlights
– Agricultural lenders estimate 40 percent of farm borrowers may be unprofitable in 2026.
– Crop insurance harvest prices increased across corn, soybeans, wheat and cotton.
– Feed, ethanol and exports continue supporting U.S. corn demand.
– Rail fuel surcharges reached a record average of 76 cents per mile in November.
– Kansas City Fed data link stronger farm prices with lower rural unemployment and higher wages.
– Texas Tech is expanding food innovation and safety research aimed at creating higher-value agricultural markets.