# Farmers Sound the Alarm on Rising Costs and Land Loss | Chicago News

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Podcast: [Chicago News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/chicago-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463314)
Published: 2026-09-13T21:24:36+00:00
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Farmers are sounding the alarm as they confront a perfect storm of rising costs, broken insurance, and land grabs — all threatening their livelihoods. In a candid sit-down with Rep. Frank Mrvan, 13 farmers from corn to beef to tomatoes laid bare their struggles: crop insurance that leaves them exposed after hail storms, diesel prices nearing $7 a gallon, and big companies snapping up farmland for speculative profits. They’re also frustrated by utility restrictions on solar power during emergencies and the labor crunch tied to the H-2A visa system. With the next Farm Bill looming, these voices demand change — because farmers aren’t raising prices; they’re just trying to survive. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/09/13/farmers-share-needs-concerns-frank-mrvan/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/6faf40718b35ab08 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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