farm economy
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Articles tagged farm economy.
What rising farm costs mean for local food
USDA and BLS data suggest 2026 is not a story of uniform farm-cost spikes, but borrowing, labor, electricity, and some price pressures still matter. Here is what that may mean for local food buyers, growers, and farmers market shoppers.
Why farmers are shifting acreage between soybeans and corn
USDA's March 31, 2026 planting-intentions report showed fewer planned corn acres and more planned soybean acres. Here is what the public data suggests, and what it may mean without pretending every grower is making the same calculation.