Tuesday 8th July 2025

The chief economist for Senate Ag Committee Ranking Member John Boozman says the rising cost of farming has the committee’s attention.

During the Minnesota AgriGrowth Ag and Food Summit in Minneapolis Thursday, John Newton said energy prices are a huge concern for farmers and ranchers.

“What’s one of the reasons behind that? We’re producing a million barrels (of oil) less per-day this year than we did before the pandemic. What are some of the reasons for that?

   

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