The last few years have been difficult for many agricultural producers.  The combination of high input costs and low crop prices for many commodities have been a stark reality for many producers across the country.  Data shows that the number of farm bankruptcies across the South are increasing.

Recently, the Southern Extension Economics Committee published a paper called Surviving the Farm Economy Downturn: 2026 Update.  This paper features 24 articles providing information for landowners and agricultural producers to help them make decisions in the current economic climate.  From price outlooks to trade, labor to lending, crop insurance to alternative land uses, this publication walks through a number of considerations that may be helpful in planning for the future.

To download a PDF version of the publication, click here and then click on “Paper.”