Corn and Soybean Growers Struggle with Financial Pressure Amid Price Rally
Financial pressure persists across corn and soybean farms in the United States. According to a September 2026 Farm Journal survey commissioned by the National Corn Growers Association and the American Soybean Association, nearly two-thirds of growers are moderately or very concerned about the farm economy.
This concern is reflected in the fact that 66% of growers are worried, with 40% describing themselves as 'very concerned'. Although this share has decreased from 76% in 2025, it remains high. Additionally, 46% of growers are more concerned about their farm financial situation than a year ago.
Despite the recent price rally in corn and soybean prices, which supports grower sentiment, higher prices do not immediately restore farm profitability. Growers entered the rally with different combinations of input costs, production commitments, early sales, and financial obligations spanning multiple crop cycles.