Agriculture
The Squeeze on the Heartland: Farmers Battle Mounting Losses as Commodity Prices Plummet and Costs Soar
October 14, 2025 – A perfect storm is brewing in America's heartland, threatening the financial stability of farmers nationwide. As of October 2025, agricultural producers are facing an unprecedented squeeze: persistently low commodity prices for staple crops like corn and soybeans, coupled with relentless increases in the cost of