HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - The Nebraska Farm Bureau delivered its state farm expenses report Monday morning, highlighting ongoing challenges for agricultural producers across the state.

The organization’s assessment revealed that commodity prices have not kept pace with farming costs, including equipment and maintenance expenses. However, the agricultural economy barometer showed improvement at the end of October, partly due to a new trade deal with China.

Farm Bureau President Mark McHargue warned that weakened agriculture could create broader economic impacts across Nebraska communities.

“If agriculture doesn’t continue to be profitable, we can’t pay our employees the wage that they need because their costs are going up too,” McHargue said. “Their cost for food is certainly going up. The

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