Crop insurance payments to impact net farm income

An ag economist says he’s expecting larger crop insurance payments in 2026. Greg Ibendahl with Kansas State University says lower commodity prices are likely to continue. “But, I think we’re going to see a nice kick in of government payments from the One Big Beautiful Bill. There were some changes to that, and government payments…… Continue Reading

Indiana farmland values reach record highs in 2025

Indiana farmland values have climbed to a record high in 2025, according to the annual Farmland Values and Cash Rents Survey.  Purdue University ag economist Michael Langemeier says the 3 percent increase is driven largely by farmland’s strength as an asset. “The appreciation of land values is just as important, if not more important, to…… Continue Reading

Residue management can help farmers boost yields in 2026

A crop researcher at the University of Illinois says residue management can help farmers boost yields in 2026. Connor Sible says the strategy can be utilized on no-till systems or conventional tillage operations. “In no-till, it’s probably a stronger response with a greater return,” he says. “That doesn’t mean in a conventional till system that…… Continue Reading

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