Farmer and Strategist Brian Reisinger: Politicians, Pay Attention to Rural America

Brian Reisinger, author "Land Rich Cash Poor," and Davediscuss how rural economic realities, like high input costs, volatile commodity prices, and rising interest rates, are shaping conversations with farmers ahead of the 2026 midterms. Reisinger says both political parties risk missing rural voters if they fail to focus on these day-to-day financial pressures. He adds that national political messaging often overlooks how policy decisions directly impact local farm economies.