what Can Be Controlled in Ag Economics

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With so many factors out of a producer's hands, there are a couple of things that can be controlled.

Farmer Survey Shows More Optimism

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The Purdue University CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose to 139 in November, the highest since June, driven by increased optimism about the future. The Future Expectations Index jumped to 144, while the Current Conditions Index dipped slightly to 128. This optimism may be linked to the recent US-China trade pact, which could expand agricultural exports.

USDA Makin Plans for Tariff Related Economic Relief

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Infrastructure is being put into place for tariff relief payments if there are long-term consequences from the recent US tariff implementation.

Tariff Situation Update

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A review of where things are at with tariffs with the American Farm Bureau Federation Economist, Betty Resnick.

Part 2: American Farm Bureau Federation on the Importance of a Business Plan

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While a lot of farmers have a business plan in their minds, they don't always have it written out and having it in writing is important when it comes to mitigating tough economic times according to an AFBF economist.

Prices Soften for Sorghum

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National Sorghum Producers Executive Director, Greg Reuhle is in to discuss the current supply and demand situation for the US sorghum market.

“Prices for all of the grain commodities have really softened these last six or seven weeks, and sorghum hasn't been immune to that. We have seen as as the South Texas harvest was underway and wrapped up in June, and, you know, late June, early July, we saw a real change in the basis there the last boat that that we kind of heard of, that was load

Ag Economy Trends

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Veteran ag lender reviews trends he has seen in the ag economy and says that looking ahead, things will be "interesting."