agricultural economy

Reuters writer Julie Ingwersen reported last week that, "U.S. farmers are likely to reduce plantings of corn while expanding seedings of soybeans and wheat for the upcoming marketing year, the…

DTN writer Katie Micik Dehlinger reported on Wednesday that, "The retail fertilizer price spike continues, with seven of the eight major fertilizers tracked by DTN posting significant gains and one…

Wall Street Journal writer Jaewon Kang reported earlier this week that, "Supermarket chains are revamping their operations to navigate persistent product shortages, expanding storage space and curbing discounts to make…

In its October Wheat Outlook report, the USDA's Economic Research Service (ERS) pointed out that, "USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) published its Grain Stocks report on September 30, which indicated…

Earlier this week, Wall Street Journal writer Jinjoo Lee reported that, "High natural-gas prices today mean your electricity and heating bills will likely be expensive this winter. Next year, it…

A news release on Monday from ADM indicated that, "ADM, a global leader in nutrition and agricultural origination and processing, and Gevo, Inc., a pioneer in transforming renewable energy into…

In an update from the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City earlier this month ("Larger Livestock Loans Boost Farm Lending"), Nathan Kauffman and Ty Kreitman stated that, "Demand for livestock loans…

Bloomberg writers Kim Chipman and Elizabeth Elkin reported late last week that, "Skyrocketing fertilizer prices could lead U.S. corn profits to drop by about a quarter next year, potentially motivating…

On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve Board released its October 2021 Beige Book update, a summary of commentary on current economic conditions by Federal Reserve District. The report included several observations pertaining…

Bloomberg writers Brendan Case, Leslie Patton, and Kim Chipman reported this week that, "In Denver, public-school children are facing shortages of milk. In Chicago, a local market is running short…

Bloomberg News reported this week that, "Chinese authorities are imposing new hurdles for fertilizer exporters amid growing concerns over surging power prices and food production, a move that could worsen…

On Thursday, Bloomberg writers Tatiana Freitas and Fabiana Batista reported that, "Brazilian farmer Antonio Carlos Jacobsen usually buys fertilizer a few weeks before planting his corn fields. Soaring fertilizer prices…

Des Moines Register writer Donnelle Eller reported this week that, "After last year's destructive derecho, which flattened corn and stripped soybean across the state, better-than-expected yields and strong prices are…

Bloomberg writers Michael Hirtzer and Kim Chipman reported this week that, "It turns out that 2021 was a pretty good year to be an American farmer." 

Bloomberg writer Elizabeth Elkin reported on Friday that, "A gauge of North American fertilizer prices soared to a record high, driving up costs for farmers and threatening to worsen food…

Bloomberg writer Megan Durisin reported on Thursday that, "The jump in global food prices to a decade high risks leading to even more expensive grocery bills, and the energy crisis…

Bloomberg's Mike Dorning reported last week that, "The U.S. Department of Agriculture has potentially found a vaccine to combat African Swine Fever, a disease that devastated hog herds in China…

Bloomberg writer Kim Chipman reported this week that, "Corn and wheat rebounded in Chicago as ripple effects from soaring fertilizer prices threatens to squeeze already tight grain supplies."

Wall Street Journal writers Jesse Newman and Bob Tita reported in Monday's paper that, "A revival in the U.S. Farm Belt is in full swing, boosting markets for land and…

Reuters writer Nigel Hunt reported last week that, "The International Grains Council (IGC) on Thursday raised its forecast for the 2021/22 global corn crop, predominately reflecting improved outlooks for the…