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Farm Foundation Forum: State of the Agriculture Union

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This Farm Foundation Forum addressed some of these issues and more, highlighting the rapidly changing landscape of the U.S. agricultural sector. With a range of economic and policy challenges—such as disease outbreaks, shifting regulations, evolving trade policies, and market uncertainties—agricultural decision-making is being reshaped in unprecedented ways. Additionally, rising input costs, changes in insurance policies, and ongoing discussions about the future of the Farm Bill contribute to an unpredictable outlook at the farm level. Bringing together experts, policymakers, and industry leaders, the Forum explored these critical topics, identified opportunities, provided key insights, and outlined strategies to enhance the resilience and sustainability of American agriculture.

This Farm Foundation® Forum took place via Zoom on Tuesday, March 18, at 9 a.m. CT.

Moderator
Shari Rogge-Fidler
President and CEO
Farm Foundation

Panelists
Joanie Grimes
Agent
ICAP

Matt Clark
Senior Rural Economy Analyst
Terrain/Farm Credit

James Lowe
Associate Dean of Online Programs and Extension Professor
University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine

Kanlaya Barr
Director Corporate Economics
John Deere

Amanda Countryman
Associate Professor Dept. of Agricultural and Resource Economics
Colorado State University