Ranchers

Agriculture

Agricultural Sector Grapples with Weak Commodity Prices, Farmers Face Income Squeeze

Global agricultural markets are currently navigating a turbulent period marked by persistently weak commodity prices, a trend that is severely impacting the financial well-being of farmers and ranchers and casting a shadow over the demand for ethanol. As of November 2025, a confluence of factors, including abundant global supplies, sluggish

Mental Health

Cultivating Resilience: SDSU Extension Offers Lifeline Vouchers for Farmers' Mental Health Amidst Chronic Stress

Brookings, SD – November 7, 2025 – In a critical move to bolster the well-being of the nation's agricultural backbone, South Dakota State University (SDSU) Extension has rolled out a vital mental health care voucher program aimed at supporting farming and ranching families. This initiative directly confronts the pervasive issue