Farmers plan to plant less corn and more soybeans in 2026 than last year, reports Jim Henry, as the Iran war drives up fertilizer and fuel prices in the latest blow to the struggling agricultural sector.

It is important to take time to evaluate field conditions early in the spring, especially the soil moisture status, says Jim Henry.

At a time when margins are already tight and input costs are at a record high, global conflicts that disrupt fertilizer supplies or raise fuel prices could increase production costs for U.S. farmers, reports Jim Henry.

Many families are facing the difficult decision to sell land, limit production or close their farm altogether, reports Jim Henry.

Farmers need stronger market returns, so income comes from selling commodities, not aid — and that means improving the farm safety net through a fully passed farm bill, strengthening trade demand, and addressing rising input costs, says Jim Henry.

Jim Henry calculates that the payments expected by the end of February are a needed step toward easing financial strain in the farm economy, but will not cover the full extent of row crop losses during this prolonged period of elevated costs, low crop prices and weak margins.

Jim Henry uncovers a spooky sign that crown rot could haunt cornfields this fall.

Jim Henry expects $12 billion relief package to make an immediate impact by providing a lifeline for farmers who work to ensure a healthy, safe and abundant food supply.

Jim Henry forecasts an unprecedented financial crisis, a perfect storm of soaring input costs and plummeting commodity prices.

Jim Henry warns that farmers across the Midwest face an urgent challenge this harvest season: limited grain storage capacity.

Jim Henry laments that farmers are facing a difficult economy, as crop prices continue to decline and production expenses remain high.

Jim Henry notes that federal shutdowns and late farm bills aren’t unusual – but having both at once complicates the path forward.

Jim Henry reminds farmers that an effective harvest order will help protect yield potential.

Jim Henry lists seven important steps in the pre-harvest lull to prepare for what could be the biggest crop ever.

Jim Henry cautions that farmers are contending with a combination of lower commodity prices and rising interest rates.