September 11, 2026

The AgriNews AgriMinute podcast: What’s the biggest threat to the future of farming?

By James Henry

September 11, 2026 at 6:50 pm CDT

A central Illinois farmer and his combine race against a setting sun. — A central Illinois farmer and his combine race against a setting sun. (AP photo/Seth Perlman/AP)

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Long-term profitability will depend less on producing a good crop and more on earning a profitable price for it, predicts Jim Henry.

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