Tennessee row crop farmers face changing global market after two years in the red

By: Cassandra Stephenson

Outlets: Tennessee Lookout

Published: February 10, 2026

Words: 1,057

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 6 days ago

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Row crop farmers that have been the backbone of Tennessee’s agriculture industry for several decades are now navigating seismic shifts in global markets after two years of “staggering” losses.

If Tennessee wants to see agriculture survive as one of its top industries, the state will need to support creative ways to help farmers keep their operations profitable, Tennessee Department of Agriculture Commissioner Andy Holt told members of the state Senate’s agriculture and commerce committees Wednesday.

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