agricultural economy

In an update last week from the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, "Farm Real Estate Values Rise Sharply," Nathan Kauffman and Ty Kreitman stated that, "Farmland values surged in…

Bloomberg writer Elizabeth Elkin reported on Friday that, "World fertilizer prices continue to soar as tightening supplies send costs up for farmers and consumers across the globe."

In an article last week from the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, "Even with severe drought and supply chain woes, farms remain in good financial shape," Joe Mahon pointed out that,…

On Monday, the Federal Reserve Banks of Chicago and Kansas City released updates regarding farm income, farmland values and agricultural credit conditions from the third quarter of 2021.

Last week, DTN writer Katie Micik Dehlinger reported that, "The average retail price of anhydrous set a record this week at $1,113/ton after increasing 38% from last month."

In its November Wheat Outlook report on Friday, the USDA's Economic Research Service (ERS) indicated that, "The 2021/22 Season-Average Farm Price (SAFP) is raised 20 cents per bushel to $6.90 based on…

Bloomberg writer Megan Durisin reported last week that, "Global food costs jumped last month, extending a march toward a record and piling more inflationary pressure on consumers and governments."

Late last week, Bloomberg writer Elizabeth Elkin reported that, "A gauge of North American fertilizer prices touched a new record high, driving up costs for farmers who are already experiencing…

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…