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Economic Update From CoBank

Published Yesterday

According to the quarterly report from CoBank, diesel fuel prices are nearly 80 percent higher than a year ago. Fertilizer prices are forecast at a record $40 billion, up 15 percent from last year. Corn and soybean prices are higher…

No Red Flags Yet

Published September 29, 2026

Farmers face the trifecta of high diesel, fertilizer and interest costs. The farmers’ working capital is declining, “but, people are able to still pay down their loans. we're not seeing huge red flags yet.” Said Jacqui Fatka, lead economist, CoBank.…

Fertilizer Prices Could Remain Elevated Through ’28

Published August 18, 2026

A new CoBank report says Middle East instability, tight supplies and limited phosphate availability are keeping fertilizer costs elevated. The region accounts for more than 30 percent of global urea exports, with significant fertilizer supplies moving through the Strait of…

Steady Sugar Demand, But Longer-Term Risks Seen

Published July 31, 2026

The amount of sugar shipped by processors, refiners and importers during the first half of the year rose slightly, while high fructose corn syrup deliveries declined 3.5 percent. A new report from CoBank said the near-term outlook for sugar remains…

Fertilizer Could Feel the Impact of the Iranian War into ’27

Published April 7, 2026

According to CoBank Lead Economist for Farm Supply and Biofuels, Jacqui Fatka, the impact on the fertilizer market from the Iranian war depends on the timing and duration of this conflict. "This isn't just a re-shifting of supplies in the fertilizer…

Middle East Tensions Impact Ag Outlook

Published April 1, 2026

CoBank President and CEO Tom Halverson says geopolitical tensions, particularly in the Middle East, are creating wide-ranging impacts across agriculture and global supply chains. “We have a whole bunch of vulnerabilities, some of them are going to be long-lasting, and…

With the Exception of the Northern Plains, CoBank Forecasts More Soybean Acres

Published February 17, 2026

According to a new report from CoBank, U.S. soybean acreage is expected to increase nearly six percent this year. Soybean acreage is forecast to reach 86 million. The Northern Plains is the one outlier where the soybean basis has been…

Stable Economy Ahead

Published December 11, 2025

According to a new year-ahead report from CoBank, the U.S. economy will likely remain steady in 2026. Core inflation and inflation rates are expected to decline. For the grain and oilseed markets, CoBank says supplies will remain large. However, there…

Feeding America Receives Major Donation

Published November 7, 2025

The CHS Foundation and CoBank are combining to make a $2 million donation to Feeding America. The money will be used to address food insecurity in rural areas.

Questions Surrounding the Current Farm Economy

Published October 24, 2025

These are challenging times in agriculture. CoBank CEO Thomas Halverson is surveying the situation and asking himself key questions. "Is this a cyclical thing? Which will be reversed through normal application of market forces over the next six, 12, 18…

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Economic Update From CoBank

No Red Flags Yet

Fertilizer Prices Could Remain Elevated Through ’28

Steady Sugar Demand, But Longer-Term Risks Seen

Fertilizer Could Feel the Impact of the Iranian War into ’27

Middle East Tensions Impact Ag Outlook

With the Exception of the Northern Plains, CoBank Forecasts More Soybean Acres

Stable Economy Ahead

Feeding America Receives Major Donation

Questions Surrounding the Current Farm Economy

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