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Dairy Heifer Supply Continues to Shrink

Published August 29, 2025

Dairy replacement numbers are at a 20-year low. In a new report from CoBank, that trend is expected to continue until 2027. With high beef prices, the dairy heifer had more value in the feedlot than for future milk production.…

Pork’s Opportunity to Reconnect with Consumers

Published June 3, 2025

In conjunction with World Pork Expo, the CoBank Knowledge Exchange released a report on pork demand. Lead Economist Brian Earnest said domestic pork demand has been stagnant with the annual per-person consumption rate of 50 pounds per year. To boost…

Consumer Slowdown Signals Trouble for Ag Economy

Published April 14, 2025

Uncertainty in global trade and falling consumer confidence are warning signs for U.S. agriculture, says Rob Fox, Director of CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange. Declining sentiment is closely linked to reduced consumer spending, a major driver of the overall economy. “When you…

More Corn Acreage in ’25

Published February 21, 2025

According to a new report from the CoBank Knowledge Exchange, corn will steal acreage from soybeans, spring wheat, cotton and sorghum in 2025. The report forecasts a 4.2 percent increase in corn acreage, totaling 94.5 million acres. Soybeans would drop…

Dwindling Dairy Heifer Supplies

Published February 8, 2024

The number of dairy replacement heifers is at a 20-year low. According to a new report from the CoBank Knowledge Exchange, this situation could limit any meaningful growth in U.S. milk production. Due to tight numbers, dairy replacement prices are…

‘Butter’ Days Ahead for the Dairy Industry

Published November 7, 2023

A new report from CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange said there is tremendous upset potential for domestic butter demand. That’s on top of the significant growth in domestic butterfat production over the past ten years. While milk consumption is down, CoBank is…

Interest Rates and Strong U.S. Dollar Pressures Ag Economy

Published October 11, 2023

The combination of high interest rates and a strong U.S. dollar is having a significant impact on the farm economy. According to the new quarterly report from the CoBank Knowledge Exchange, the United States is also facing sizable export competition…

Economic Slowdown Still Coming

Published July 13, 2023

According to a new quarterly report from CoBank, a mild recession is likely by the fourth quarter of this year. The report says the U.S. economy has not seen the full impact of the government's monetary policy, including higher interest…

Ag Markets Following Outside Factors

Published November 13, 2022

Factors beyond traditional agricultural market fundamentals are dominating the trade. "It's not good when you're worrying about things in the general news; you're looking at CNN or the Wall Street Journal and you're hearing about negotiations on getting grain and…

Ag Economy Depends on Off-Farm Income

Published September 20, 2022

Eighty-two percent of U.S. farm household income now comes from off the farm. A study conducted by the University of Missouri and commissioned by CoBank identified reliable income as the top reason for off-farm employment. Health and retirement benefits were…

Articles tagged under: CoBank Knowledge Exchange

Dairy Heifer Supply Continues to Shrink

Pork’s Opportunity to Reconnect with Consumers

Consumer Slowdown Signals Trouble for Ag Economy

More Corn Acreage in ’25

Dwindling Dairy Heifer Supplies

‘Butter’ Days Ahead for the Dairy Industry

Interest Rates and Strong U.S. Dollar Pressures Ag Economy

Economic Slowdown Still Coming

Ag Markets Following Outside Factors

Ag Economy Depends on Off-Farm Income

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