Despite the government shutdown, American farmers continue to work hard, with fields across the Midwest bustling with harvest activity. Politicians may be bickering and blaming, but farmers are not shutting down.
According to the article,
the massive challenges of 2025 only seem to have strengthened farmers' resolve, tenacity and ingenuity. Farmers like Will Swope are adapting to difficult market conditions, tough growing conditions, and high input prices. Swope, a farmer in south-central Indiana,
pivoted in his corn programand saw significant improvements in yield, profitability, and soil health.
Author's summary: Farmers persevere despite challenges.