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Ample Supplies, Flat Demand

Published January 28, 2026

American Sugar Alliance Director of Economics and Policy Analysis Rob Johansson discussed the challenges facing the U.S. sugar market during the American Sugarbeet Growers Association annual meeting. “We’ve got ample supplies coming into 2026, with a lot of refined cane…

Republicans to Resume Farm Bill Talks in January

Published December 23, 2025

Congressional Republicans plan to restart stalled farm bill negotiations in January after failing to pass a new measure before the end of the year. The delay extends uncertainty for farmers already facing high costs, inflation, and ongoing trade disruptions. House…

November Inflation Eases

Published December 19, 2025

Inflation in November eased unexpectedly, with consumer prices rising 2.7 percent from the previous year, below the 3.1 percent forecast. The report’s data gaps, caused by the government shutdown that lasted until November 12, limited price collection and forced the…

Powell Signals Fed Rate Cut Ahead

Published October 15, 2025

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled the central bank remains on course to cut interest rates later this month, citing weakness in the labor market despite lingering inflation concerns. Powell said the Fed is balancing two key risks—cutting rates too…

Government Payments Drive Farm Income Boost

Published March 15, 2025

The USDA is forecasting a significant rise in farm income for 2025, with net farm income projected to increase by 26.4 percent and net cash farm income by nearly 19 percent when adjusted for inflation. However, NDSU Ag Finance Specialist…

On Track for an Interest Rate Cut in September

Published August 14, 2024

The inflation rate has dropped below three percent for the first time in more than three years. On an annual basis, the Consumer Price Index rose 2.9 percent. Inflation hit a 40-year high of 9.1 percent in June of 2022.…

A Stressful Time in Hog Business

Published November 27, 2023

Hog prices have not been enough to offset the high cost of production. The stress has been felt throughout the swine industry. “We’ve seen the steepest losses in the industry in more than 20 years," said Holly Cook, economist, National…

Dealing With Inflation Becomes a Tricky Issue During an Election Year

Published November 20, 2023

During the National Association of Farm Broadcasting Convention, Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi spoke about the impact of rising interest rates. "People didn't realize interest rates could go up so there's 15 years of bad habits and if you're…

Are Cattle Prices Too High? ‘Heck No’

Published July 13, 2023

Despite low cattle numbers, Aberdeen Livestock Sales Co. co-owner Kevin Larson says the number of cull cows moving through the market is high for this time of year. “We’re talking pot loads instead of trailer loads of cows coming to…

Inflation Edges Lower

Published April 13, 2023

The U.S. inflation rate in March moved to its lowest level since May of 2021. The Consumer Price Index rose five percent last month, down from the six percent increase in February. Food inflation was 8.5 percent above one year…

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Ample Supplies, Flat Demand

Republicans to Resume Farm Bill Talks in January

November Inflation Eases

Powell Signals Fed Rate Cut Ahead

Government Payments Drive Farm Income Boost

On Track for an Interest Rate Cut in September

A Stressful Time in Hog Business

Dealing With Inflation Becomes a Tricky Issue During an Election Year

Are Cattle Prices Too High? ‘Heck No’

Inflation Edges Lower

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