A short market week and the USDA Ag Outlook forum are some of the major
events we'll be tracking the week of Feb. 15.
BTop 5 Things to Watch
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn GT Thompson, R-Pa., on Friday
released the text of the committee's latest version of the farm bill, the
"Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026." The bill comes after Congress
included some changes to farm bill programs in last year's One Big Beautiful
Bill Act.
BHouse Takes Another Stab at Farm Bill
Machinery and fertilizer remain the two biggest expenses producers have to
manage, but other areas factor in as well. A Kansas State University webinar
looked at costs for a typical Kansas farm operation and offered some options
for reducing expenses.
4^Managing Crop Input Expenses
The Stark family has operated S Bar K Cattle and Hay in Baker, Montana,
since 1910, spanning six generations on their ranch. Despite harsh weather
challenges and operational changes, their deep ranching roots and family
collaboration keep the legacy thriving.
BView From the Range
Midwest agriculture bankers expect agricultural credit conditions to
worsen in 2026 despite rising farmland values, lower interest rates, and
government support offsetting increased loan repayment problems.
BFarmland Values Offset Ag Credit Woes
