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Current Trade Deals Differ From Traditional Agreements

Published May 27, 2025

According to CoBank Grains and Oilseeds Economist Tanner Ehmke, the trade deals being negotiated now differ from previous trade agreements. "Prior trade agreements took years to put together, at least 18 months, some of them several years." That provides time…

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Surge in Egg Prices Due to More Than H5N1

Published February 7, 2025

According to a new report from CoBank, avian influenza is not the only reason egg prices have skyrocketed. The report said the demand for cage-free eggs has outpaced supplies in recent years. More than 120 million of the table egg…

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Policy May Overshadow Price

Published December 10, 2024

Low commodity prices eventually stimulate demand. However, there is uncertainty about policies. "We don't know what may happen in terms of biofuel mandate for both corn and soybeans," said Tanner Ehmke, lead economist for grains and oilseeds, CoBank. "There's a…

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Grain Elevator Outlook

Published December 6, 2024

U.S. farmers harvested the second-largest corn and soybean crop ever. That improved the carry in the futures market and boosted the outlook for grain elevators. According to a new report from CoBank, challenges remain with a potential trade war and…

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Ag Input Costs Soften

Published October 18, 2024

With lower commodity prices, farmers are penciling out their costs for 2025. CoBank Lead Economist for Farm Supply and Biofuels Jacqui Fatka is seeing ag retailers provide extra financing options for the farmers who need them. Fertilizer, pesticide, and fuel…

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Crop Input Prices to Soften to End 2024

Published October 15, 2024

According to The Quarterly from CoBank, ag retailers are offering more financing options for crop inputs to help farmers manage tight margins. The report said fertilizer prices have moderated from their peak in March, but the hurricanes may influence supplies.…

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Soybean Trade Faces Tailwinds

Published August 30, 2024

New research from CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange found global demand for U.S. soybeans is at a historic low. The report claims international buyers are discouraged by the strong U.S. dollar, slow economic growth and uncertainty over trade policy in an election…

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Potential Seen for the Wheat Market

Published June 25, 2024

Russia produced 91.5 million tons of wheat last year. The year before that, the total was 92 million tons. That's two years of near-record crops. "This year not so much," said Tanner Ehmke, lead economist, CoBank. "They had widespread drought;…

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Helping to Fill the Gap

Published August 25, 2023

CoBank released a study that considers how beef on dairy genetics is affecting the supply chain and the beef market. CoBank Lead Animal Protein Analyst Brian Earnest said beef/dairy crosses are helping to fill gaps left by the shrinking U.S.…

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Market for Plant-Based Alternative Meat Options is Fading Fast

Published August 15, 2023

A new report from CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange says the higher cost for these plant-based options is a hurdle. There are also negative perceptions about taste, value and versatility. Sales of meat alternatives have fallen steadily since 2021 with a more…

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