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Groups representing commodity industries and other thought leaders in the industry offered their takes on the election and farm policy at the American Bankers Association's annual Agricultural Bankers Conference in Minneapolis.
Democrats made unexpected gains in rural counties across farm country, but local issues and demographic shifts leave questions about whether farmers themselves moved away from Republicans.
Watching young adults vote for the first time reinforces why farmers must remain engaged, speak up for agriculture and work with elected officials after elections.
Lenders reported continued pressure on farm profitability in 2026, with 75% of respondents saying profitability had declined among their borrowers, according to the annual survey by the American Bankers Association and Farmer Mac.