Ag Inputs

News Record high diesel prices could change 2027 crop year plans October 12, 2026 By Erin Anderson Filed Under: Ag energy/propane/diesel/fuel, Ag Inputs, News, Ohio Photo by Brent Barnett/Brownfield A north-central Ohio farmer says record-high fuel costs will likely have an impact on his plans for the 2027 crop year. Owen Niese says he’s carefully evaluating every decision. “We’re going to be making some different decisions on how much and where to spread fertilizer,” he says.

News Record high diesel costs cause farmer sentiment to decline in latest Ag Economy Barometer October 6, 2026 By Erin Anderson Filed Under: Ag economy, Ag Inputs, News Pictured: Joana Colussi gives a presentation during the 2026 Purdue Top Farmer Conference. (Photo by Brownfield's Erin Anderson) An ag economist says ongoing financial uncertainty led to a decline in farmer sentiment in the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer.

News Nebraska farmers, ranchers get temporary tax and transportation relief September 25, 2026 By Kellan Heavican Filed Under: Ag economy, Ag Inputs, Economy, Nebraska, News Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen is taking steps to provide economic relief for the state’s farmers and ranchers. Speaking with reporters Thursday evening, he said he signed two executive orders that included suspending the state tax on diesel fuel for any ag transportation needs.