Max Armstrong looks at the worry over food insecurity including the four F's – fuel, fertilizer, feed and financing. This is an issue not just for U.S. farmers, it's a growing issue in Europe. He shares insight from a large farmer in Ireland, who is considering cutting back his hog operation. Costs for all inputs are skyrocketing in Europe including harder access to financing.

Max Armstrong Farm Progress America is a daily look at key issues in agriculture. It is produced and presented by Max Armstrong, veteran farm broadcaster and host of This Week in Agribusiness.

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