Two Tennessee farmers tell 60 Minutes they expect to lose nearly $800,000 this year combined, leaving them in the red, like many farmers across the country. Major row crops, including corn, soybeans, cotton, and wheat, haven’t been profitable since at least 2022. “The morale in the farming industry, not just farmers, is the lowest I’ve ever seen,” says Franklin Carmack, a fifth-generation farmer. “Everybody’s on edge.” In the first six months of 2025, there were 57% more farm bankruptcies than d

Had a blast at the neighborhood 2 bottom plow party. It's great to see farmers young and old relive the practices that brought agriculture to where it is. (even if it's just for fun) My brother and I took turns plowing with the 1971 3020 that my grandpa bought brand new from the dealership. I hope you have as much fun watching this video as I did making it. | IowaDairyFarmer

In the near future, agriculture could become mostly automated. Some farmers are embracing the change, while others fear that they will be left behind. #YearMillion | National Geographic TV