Mid-morning Ag News, April 22, 2026: Times are tight on the farm
From Growing Harvest Ag Network by MWC
April 22, 2026 · 3 min
About this episode
The episode discusses the challenges faced by grain farmers due to low commodity prices and high input costs.
Low commodity prices and high input costs are making it hard for grain farmers to turn a profit. South Dakota Farmers Union President Doug Sombke on News and Views said he’s worried for those beginning young farmers and ranchers out there. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Guest: Doug Sombke
Topics covered
- agriculture
- farming
- economics
Keywords
- grain farmers
- South Dakota Farmers Union
- young farmers
- ranchers
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