U.S. farmers are confronting a once-in-a-generation economic crisis marked by plunging crop prices, high production costs, and shrinking export demand. A National Corn Growers Association survey revealed widespread pessimism, with many delaying equipment purchases and seeking supplemental off-farm income. Trade tensions with China, a major soybean buyer, have exacerbated these challenges. Despite substantial federal assistance via the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, recent discussions between Presidents Trump and Xi failed to provide immediate relief for agricultural exports. The downturn threatens the sustainability of rural communities and highlights ongoing struggles in America’s farm sector.