# The Real State of Farming in 2026

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Podcast: [Barn Talk](https://stenobird.com/podcast/barn-talk-4053149)
Published: 2026-02-02T00:34:00+00:00
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## Resource

Welcome to a special on-the-road edition of "Barn Talk," where Tork and Sawyer bring their honest, down-to-earth conversation about farming to a live audience in Buffalo Center, Iowa. In this episode, you'll hear about their multi-generational journey, the tough realities facing modern agriculture—from razor-thin profitability and labor shortages to the challenge of passing on the farm—and how they've used social media and creative business ideas to adapt and succeed. The hosts share candid stories from their own experiences, spotlighting both the hardships and the opportunities that come with farming today. They also dig into the importance of family, resilience, and leaving a legacy—all with a generous dose of humor and straightforward advice. If you care about what it takes to keep farming alive and thriving, this is the episode for you. Join Tork and Sawyer for a lively, practical, and heartfelt discussion that’s about more than just agriculture—it’s about family, community, and never giving up. SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ➱ https://bit.ly/3a7r3nR SUBSCRIBE TO THIS’LL DO FARM ➱ https://bit.ly/2X8g45c LISTEN ON: SPOTIFY ➱ https://open.spotify.com/show/3icVr4KWq4eUDl7Oy60YMY APPLE ➱ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/barn-talk/id1574395049 Follow Behind The Scenes👇🏻 ● This’ll Do Farm Instagram ➱ https://bit.ly/30KPBNk ● Barn Talk TikTok ➱ https://bit.ly/3qciekS ● Sawyer’s Instagram ➱ https://bit.ly/3BtX0n4 ● Tork’s Instagram ➱ https://bit.ly/3LGZJxS 00:00 "Barn Talk: Wisdom & Community" 06:00 "Barn Talk Origin Explained" 14:32 "This’ll Do Farm Journey" 19:37 Corn and Bean Market Outlook 24:48 Crude Oil, Cattle, and Imports 30:01 "Declining Influence of Midwest Farmers" 36:06 Farmland and Real Estate Outlook 38:50 "Pride in Farming's Purpose" 48:08 "Decline of Brand L…

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