Adam Minter: The farm crisis demands certainty from congress now

Rising farm bankruptcies have reached their highest point in six years, signaling a deepening crisis for American agriculture. Congress is urged to bring certainty and support to ensure farms can weather the storm.

Letter: Ask Feenstra for solidarity with farmers, Iowa

Most Iowa counties revolve around their farming communities, yet farmers make up a minority of the total population. Despite their smaller numbers, they drive significant economic growth and depend on elected officials for robust support.

Letter: Ask Feenstra for solidarity with farmers, Iowa

Editorial: Family farm dilemma

A Metamora farmer’s dire warning—“each farmer is going to lose money on every acre this year”—underscores the financial hardships facing family farms in northwest Ohio. This editorial from The Blade highlights the sobering reality of an industry under increasing pressure and uncertainty.

Editorial: Family farm dilemma