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Agriculture & Farming

The business of food and farming is a core focus of the Minneapolis Fed’s regional economists and researchers.

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Farm incomes decline amid strong harvestsJoe Mahon | Director, Regional Outreach
November 18, 2025
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Regional Economic Conditions: Ag CreditJoe Mahon | Director, Regional Outreach
Event on November 14, 2025
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Farm bankruptcies have increased in the Ninth District, keeping some farmers afloatJoe Mahon | Director, Regional Outreach
September 25, 2025
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Farm finances weakened further during the growing seasonJoe Mahon | Director, Regional Outreach
August 25, 2025
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Farm sentiment leaned pessimistic in the region as spring planting got underwayJoe Mahon | Director, Regional Outreach
May 16, 2025
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Regional Economic Conditions: Ag CreditJoe Mahon | Director, Regional Outreach
Event on May 16, 2025
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Farmers limped across the finish line at year-endJoe Mahon | Director, Regional Outreach
February 21, 2025
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Repayment risks grow as farm income declines and farmland loans reprice

Tait Berg | Senior Agricultural Coordinator

December 4, 2024
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Over $4 billion of farmland loans will reprice at higher interest rates in 2024

Tait Berg | Senior Agricultural Coordinator

November 21, 2024
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Despite generally good harvests, farm incomes declinedJoe Mahon | Director, Regional Outreach
November 15, 2024
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Regional Economic Conditions: AgricultureJoe Mahon | Director, Regional Outreach
Event on November 15, 2024
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Farm finances weakened during growing seasonJoe Mahon | Director, Regional Outreach
September 30, 2024
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