Articles tagged under: commodity prices
Strategic Seed Selection
Published December 30, 2024
Seed selection can have a dramatic impact on yields and a farmer's bottom line. CROPLAN Market Activation Manager Robert Cossar says choosing the right seed is about more than just performance. "It's all about yield, It's about bushels across the…Ag Credit Survey Cites Lower Farm Income
Published May 13, 2024
The Minneapolis Federal Reserve's quarterly agricultural credit survey of over 60 ag lenders cited growing pessimism. Fed Regional Outreach Director Joe Mahon pointed to declining farm income as a key contributor to that sentiment. "Seventy percent of lenders across our…The April 2021 Ag Economy Barometer Up Slightly from March
Published May 4, 2021
The April Ag Economy Barometer from Purdue University increased slightly from March. The increase comes from the Index of Future Expectations. Stronger commodity prices are driving improved expectations on financial performance. More than half of the U.S. farmers taking the…Better Crop Prices Boost the March Ag Economy Barometer
Published April 6, 2021
The March Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer increased 12 points in March to the highest barometer reading since October 2020. The increase is due to a boost in the Index of Future Expectations. Carryover corn and soybean supplies are…Input Costs Increase as Commodity Prices Rise
Published February 16, 2021
While commodity prices increased substantially in the past few months, AgCountry Farm Credit Services Market Education Specialist Jeff Beaudry said input costs are higher. "Many aren't aware of how much the input costs have gone up. Anhydrous went from $440…Ag Leaders Attend WFO Meeting in Russia
Published June 8, 2018
Agricultural leaders from the United States recently attended the general assembly of the World Farmers Organisation. During the meeting, North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne presented information about crop insurance in the U.S. and shared ideas on farmer-owned concepts.…