After several years of tightening margins, U.S. farmers are now grappling with the added impact of the war in Iran and shifting market dynamics. Bridge payments and ongoing Farm Bill negotiations in Congress are offering some relief—though financial stress remains elevated. Nationwide’s Senior Economist Ben Ayers and Economist Daniel Vielhaber discuss the current state of the agriculture industry, how farmers are responding to today’s pressures, and how this could impact the overall economy. [NFM-22911AO]