Articles tagged under: inflation
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…Supply Chain Improvement
Published January 5, 2023
Inflation is causing farm equipment prices to increase, but the rate of change has slowed. "Energy is really impacting price increases," said Daryl Theis, head of sales and marketing, CLAAS America. "It does seem to be peaking and some machinery…Back on Track
Published November 8, 2022
NDSU Center for the Study of Public Choice and Private Enterprise Director Jeremy Jackson says the U.S. Gross Domestic Product is almost back on track after the pandemic. "We're not quite back onto the same path as we would be…Looking for a Hedge Against Inflation
Published September 9, 2022
According to Utterback Marketing President Bob Utterback, the market attitude about the equity markets has changed over the last three weeks. "It's darkening because the Fed said they're going to be aggressive on getting inflationary rates down and Interest rates…Inflation Moves Higher
Published July 18, 2022
U.S. inflation continues to jump higher hitting levels not seen in 40 years. The U.S. Labor Department’s Consumer Price Index jumped 9.1 percent in June, up from 8.6 percent in May. June’s increase was led by an 11.2 percentage increase…Another Inflation Increase
Published May 12, 2022
Inflation is 8.3 percent higher than it was one year ago. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the energy index declined in April, but there are increases in the indexes for shelter, food, airline fares and new vehicles.…Inflation Impacts Agriculture
Published April 18, 2022
At 8.5 percent, the general inflation rate is at its highest level in years, but Bell Bank Senior Vice President of Agribusiness Development Lynn Paulson thinks the inflation rate for production agriculture is much higher. "When you're talking about doubling…