Farmers Digital Solutions 1-866-668-5565 • www.todaypublicationsfd.net November 2025 Ag & Machinery Edition 14 The Attitude of GratitudeAs I write this in October, combines are rolling and the bins are filling. It’s been a good harvest for many of us. Yields are strong, though prices could certainly be better. Still, I find myself thankful for the crop we have to put away. There’s something deeply satisfying about seeing a season’s work come to fruition.spraying portion can dip as low as 28%. This inefficiency is particularly concerning as equipment costs have soared in recent years, prompting many farm operations to scrutinize their machinery investments more closely. With more spraying to do and a growing need for capacity, the knee-jerk reaction might be to buy a bigger sprayer. But is that really the best solution? The truth is, agriculture has long been a pawn in global politics. Trade disputes and tariffs tend to hit farmers first, and the damage to markets often takes years to repair. We’ve seen it before, and we’re seeing it again. Tariffs have disrupted established trade flows, while the war in Ukraine has rattled the supply chain for fertilizer. Costs rise, margins tighten—and yet, we keep planting, harvesting, and adapting. That’s where gratitude comes in. Meanwhile, the headlines remind us that not everything is running smoothly. The government is shut down, and there’s talk of tariff money and subsidy payments headed toward agriculture. Opinions vary widely—some folks think government payments are necessary to level the playing field, while others believe we should do without.
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