Farmers remain cautious about investing in operations

By Benjamin Herrold, Iowa Farmer Today
Oct 31, 2026
4 hrs ago

new combine — Row crop farmers have been cautious about buying new machinery or buildings in a time of tight profit margins, despite some government payouts from one-time programs and the annual ARC and PLC programs.
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By Benjamin Herrold, Iowa Farmer Today

Farmers continue to balance the needs of their operation with tight profit margins and high input costs.

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