Record Farm Payments & Diesel Price Concerns | Kansas Ag Report
October 17, 2026
This week on the Kansas Ag Report, billions of dollars in USDA farm safety net payments are headed to American producers as corn, soybean and wheat harvest progress falls behind schedule. K-State's Gregg Ibendahl examines rising diesel prices, proposed federal fuel policies and what higher operating costs could mean for Kansas farmers. Market analyst Darrell Holaday breaks down soybean export demand, falling wheat prices, stronger cattle markets and the outside factors influencing commodity prices. Plus, on Ag Advisors, Roger McEowen and Paul Neiffer explain negative capital accounts in farm partnerships.