Ag Business Articles
The Sky is Not Falling
Published April 12, 2024
Farm Credit Administration Senior Credit Risk Specialist Scott Donnelly sees the net farm income projections as a return to the trendline and not a doomsday scenario. "Those that are disciplined will be in good shape. The key component here is…A Risk for Lenders and Borrowers
Published April 11, 2024
FDIC Supervisory Examiner Joe Koenigsman sees climbing interest rates as a key driver for risk in 2024. "Going from four-and-a-half percent to nine and ten percent on ag loans is a substantial amount." Farmers will need to pay close attention…Farm Income Forecast
Published April 11, 2024
Farm income is expected to remain under pressure this year. "It's still slightly above what would be the longer-term average," said Ty Kreitman, associate economist, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. "This is primarily driven by lower commodity prices." Kreitman…Female Ag Leaders Gather in Chaska
Published April 11, 2024
The 2024 Women’s Agricultural Leadership Conference was held Wednesday in Chaska, Minnesota. Co-founder Doris Mold said this event began to provide more leadership opportunities for women in agriculture. "There had been a huge study that had come out that talked about…No Impact on Crop Insurance Program
Published April 11, 2024
Crop insurance shouldn’t be impacted by the National Ag Statistics Service decision to drop county data collection. "We no longer use that data for crop insurance," said Rich Morrison, vice president of farm services, NAU Country. "About three years ago,…WestBred Wheat Report
Published April 11, 2024
In the latest WestBred Wheat Report, WestBred Technical Product Manager Justin Berg says wheat is being seeded in the region. Berg asks growers to work with their local retailer on seed count. "I would also suggest growers get that that…Farm Income Decline Expected in 2024
Published April 11, 2024
The University of Missouri released its 2024 Spring Farm Income Outlook. While farm income is expected to be down this year, University of Missouri Extension Agricultural Economist Dr. Scott Brown says it is not a dire situation. "We're coming off…New Rangers Coming to Market
Published April 11, 2024
Polaris has introduced its 2025 Ranger lineup with models specifically designed for farmers and ranchers. Zach Johnson, who is known as the Millennial Farmer in social media, hosted the launch of the new UTVs. The new Ranger lineup is being…Challenging the Brazilian Tariff on U.S. Ethanol
Published April 11, 2024
The U.S. Grains Council, Renewable Fuels Association and Growth Energy have filed joint comments with the Brazilian Chamber of Foreign Trade regarding the Brazilian tariff on U.S. ethanol imports. As of the beginning of the year, the Brazilian duty was…