Government Gridlock Cannot Shut Down the American Farmer
Despite daunting markets, tough growing conditions, and steep input prices, the American farmer has not shut down during the government shutdown.
Fields across the Midwest are a flurry of harvest activity, as politicians continue to bicker and blame. The massive challenges of 2025 have only strengthened farmers' resolve, tenacity, and ingenuity.
For example, Will Swope pivoted in his corn program in south-central Indiana, which paid off big in terms of yield, profitability, and improving his soil health for the future, despite some of the worst corn-price-to-fertilizer price ratios in history.
The American farmer has not shut down.
In fact, the challenges seem to have strengthened farmers' resolve.
- Daunting markets
- Tough growing conditions
- Steep input prices
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