Farmer sentiment dropped sharply in the January Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. One troubling trend in this month’s farmer survey is the increasing size of operating loans in 2026. Michael Langemeier of Purdue University said there are bigger loans in store for more farmers this year.

NAFB News Service

Farmer sentiment dropped sharply in the January Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. One troubling trend in this month&rsquo;s farmer survey is the increasing size of operating loans in 2026. Michael Langemeier of Purdue University said there are bigger loans in store for more farmers this year.
NAFB News Service

Sarah Heinrich is both a rancher and a broadcaster for The Ag News Leader, KFGO & the Growing Harvest Ag Network. She’s the former KX-TV, Bismarck, Ag Director and the niece of another legendary North Dakota Ag Director, Al Gustin. She leads the KFGO 790-AM team as Farm & Ranch Director. Also part of the team is Farm and Ranch Reporter Sam Halstengard.

Sarah Heinrich is both a rancher and a broadcaster for The Ag News Leader, KFGO &amp; the Growing Harvest Ag Network. She&rsquo;s the former KX-TV, Bismarck, Ag Director and the niece of another legendary North Dakota Ag Director, Al Gustin. She leads the KFGO 790-AM team as Farm &amp; Ranch Director. Also part of the team is Farm and Ranch Reporter Sam Halstengard.

Growing Harvest Ag Network

KFGO & Growing Harvest Ag Network's Sarah Heinrich & Rusty Halverson bring you the latest in agriculture news and information from the Upper Midwest. Subscribe on Apple, Stitcher and wherever you get your podcasts as well!

KFGO &amp; Growing Harvest Ag Network's Sarah Heinrich &amp; Rusty Halverson bring you the latest in agriculture news and information from the Upper Midwest. Subscribe on Apple, Stitcher and wherever you get your podcasts as well!