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Inflation Disrupts Farm & Food Sector

Published October 8, 2022

The Federal Reserve Banks of Minneapolis and Kansas City are co-hosted a virtual symposium to discuss food costs and the long-term outlook. During the forum, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City Vice President Nathan Kauffman said the current increase in…
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Ag Economy Barometer Gets Slight Boost in July

Published August 3, 2022

The July Ag Economy Barometer shows an increase in farmer sentiment compared to the June survey results. The July findings reflect more optimism of current and future economic conditions on the farm. Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture Director Jim Mintert…
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Input Costs Following Energy Market

Published June 27, 2022

Energy and input costs have increased exponentially this past year. Agricultural Economical Insights Partner Brent Gloy says the energy market has been a driving factor behind other costs. "It appears like the fertilizer situation has stabilized a bit, but a…
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Rising Production Costs Add to Decline in Ag Economy Barometer

Published December 7, 2021

The sharp increase in production costs combined with fluctuating crop and livestock prices, changing environmental and tax policies along with COVID uncertainties are impacting a farmer's outlook on the economy. The November Purdue University/CME Group’s Ag Economy Barometer declined by…
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The Cost of Diesel Fuel is Rising

Published March 12, 2021

For the week ending March 8th, the average U.S. diesel fuel price increased seven cents to $3.14 per gallon. That’s the first time diesel prices topped $3 per gallon since January of 2020. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says the…
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What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets

Published January 18, 2021

There's a demand for education as farmers follow the recent rally in the grain markets. Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi highlights that scenario in today's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets. Market discipline is a…
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