Wall Street Journal writers Ryan Dezember and Kirk Maltais reported on Monday that, "America’s biggest cash crop has rarely been more expensive. Corn prices have risen roughly 50% in 2021…
Bloomberg writers Agnieszka de Sousa and Megan Durisin reported on Thursday that, "Consumers are seeing little letup in surging food prices, as rallies in everything from grains to sugar keep…
Bloomberg writers Breanna T Bradham, Kim Chipman, and Fabiana Batista reported on Tuesday that, "Corn futures surged above $7 a bushel for the first time in more than eight years…
Bloomberg writers Kim Chipman and Dominic Carey reported on Monday that, "U.S. corn farmers are planting at the fastest pace since 2015, a move that could finally bring some relief…
Reuters writer Tom Polansek reported last week that, "A surge to eight-year highs in U.S. corn and soybean prices is boosting farmers' incomes and their demand for land, tractors and…
Bloomberg writer Kim Chipman reported earlier this week that, "Corn’s stunning price rally is getting an extra boost as more U.S. drivers return to the open road."
Bloomberg writers Kim Chipman and Megan Durisin reported this week that, "A crop rally in the U.S. is making essential food commodities dramatically more expensive, and the costs could soon…
In an update earlier this month from the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City (“Farm Lending Remains Muted in Early 2021“), Nathan Kauffman and Ty Kreitman stated that, "Farm loan demand…
Bloomberg writers Megan Durisin and Deirdre Hipwell reported on Friday that, "Corn, wheat, soybeans, vegetable oils: A small handful of commodities form the backbone of much of the world’s diet…
Bloomberg writers Kim Chipman and Breanna T Bradham reported on Thursday that, "Corn extended its ascent to the highest in almost eight years, leading a rally in crop futures on…
On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve Board released its April 2021 Beige Book update, a summary of commentary on current economic conditions by Federal Reserve District. The report included several observations pertaining…
Last week, Politico writers Zack Colman, Liz Crampton and Helena Bottemiller Evich reported that, "The Biden administration's ambitious plan to create a multibillion-dollar bank to help pay farmers to capture…
In an update this week from the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City ("Farm Lending Pullback Continues"), Cortney Cowley and Ty Kreitman stated that, "Agricultural debt at commercial banks eased further…
A news release on Friday from the University of Missouri indicated that, "Farm income could decline in 2021, in spite of large increases in the value of crop and livestock…
On Thursday, the Senate Agriculture Committee held a policy hearing on climate change issues ("Farmers and Foresters: Opportunities to Lead in Tackling Climate Change").
Late last month, Bloomberg News reported that, "China’s farm ministry is touting a complete recovery in pig numbers from the ravages of African swine fever by the middle of the…
Late last week, Bloomberg writers Megan Durisin and Agnieszka de Sousa reported that, "The surge in food prices that’s eating into consumer budgets and hitting some of the poorest nations…
On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve Board released its February 2021 Beige Book update, a summary of commentary on current economic conditions by Federal Reserve District. The report included several observations…
The USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released several reports over the past few weeks that provide helpful insight into segments of the U.S. agricultural economy and farm sector. Today's…
Writing on the front page of Saturday's Des Moines Register, Donnelle Eller reported that, "U.S. and Iowa farmers need new sources of income, and the work producers need to do to…