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There’s light at the end of the tunnel, but we might not see it completely turn around for two to three years,” says Grant Gardner, University of Kentucky ag economist.

Farm Journal’s September Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor found nearly half of the ag economists surveyed say the U.S. ag economy is worse off than a month ago and will remain depressed or even worsen over the next 12 months.

“The performance we’ve seen so far has been excellent, and, in some cases, has exceeded our high expectations,” says Dennis Christie, crop protection product manager at WinField^® United.

NCBA’s Colin Woodall says the “significant plan to help rebuild the American cattle supply” does not currently include a direct payment but rather the possibility of addressing regulatory burdens.

Agriculture Secretary Rollins previously said USDA is examining high fertilizer costs and exploring options for farmer relief.