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Consumer Slowdown Signals Trouble for Ag Economy
Published April 14, 2025
Uncertainty in global trade and falling consumer confidence are warning signs for U.S. agriculture, says Rob Fox, Director of CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange. Declining sentiment is closely linked to reduced consumer spending, a major driver of the overall economy. “When you…A Battle Over Water
Published April 14, 2025
President Donald Trump is threatening Mexico with tariffs and sanctions in a dispute over water. Since the mid-1940s, the U.S. and Mexico have had a water treaty. The U.S. shares water from the Colorado River with Mexico and Mexico delivers…Farm Assistance Expected
Published April 14, 2025
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins was on FOX News Sunday to discuss the tariff situation. Rollins said she is confident financial assistance will be available for farmers hurt by the trade war with China. Rollins said she discussed that assistance with…Plan Ahead
Published April 11, 2025
NDSU Crops Economist Frayne Olson advises farmers to have a marketing plan in place and not try to chase the markets. "Let the market come to you because nine times out of ten, you're not going to hear about it…Farmers Urged to Know Costs, Manage Risk
Published April 11, 2025
With these volatile markets, SDSU Extension Livestock Business Management Specialist Heather Gessner wants farmers and ranchers to pay attention to the numbers. "It's the part that they hate the most, but I truly believe when things are this crazy and…Considerations for Early Planting
Published April 11, 2025
Parts of the Northern Plains should see opportunities for early planting, but Nutrien Ag Solutions Principal Atmospheric Scientist Eric Snodgrass remains cautious. "Some early planting windows are going to start to open up. We're getting these waves of warmer air…Tractor Time May Be Just Days Away
Published April 11, 2025
Farmers in the central Red River Valley are itching to get back into the tractor cab. "The field conditions for the time of year look pretty good," said Kevin Sinner, field agronomist, Pioneer. "There's only standing water where there are…Nervous Fertilizer Markets
Published April 11, 2025
Tariffs have dominated the market headlines and the fertilizer markets were no exception. "Right now, the market is fearful," said Josh Linville, vice president of fertilizer, StoneX. "It doesn't know what to think or how things are going to change.…Spring Prep Includes Pre’s
Published April 11, 2025
Long-time crop consultant Greg LaPlante says there’s still plenty of topsoil moisture in the Wahpeton, North Dakota area due to late-season snow. "We're still another good week from getting in and starting to do some field work." Pre-emergence herbicides are…