Ag Economy Barometer Drops in February and H-2A Labor Certification

The Agribusiness Update
The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer dropped five points in February, and the Department of Labor announced final rule to amend H-2A temporary labor certification regulations, but not everyone is happy.

World Ag Expo in California and Cattle Inventory Down 3%

The Agribusiness Update
California's World Ag Expo begins in Tulare County tomorrow, and USDA's January 1 cattle inventory report shows total number of cattle and calves down 3% as expected.

University of Florida Olive Research Grants and Cattle Inventory Down 3%

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Florida could soon become the next olive producing state thanks to University of Florida research grants, and USDA's January 1 cattle inventory report shows total number of cattle and calves down 3% as expected.

World Ag Expo in California and Cattle Inventory Down 3%

The Agribusiness Update
California's World Ag Expo begins in Tulare County tomorrow, and USDA's January 1 cattle inventory report shows total number of cattle and calves down 3% as expected.

Marketline Report for Friday, February 3rd

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Marketline Report for Friday, February 3rd

Marketline Report for Thursday, February 2

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Marketline Report for Thursday, February 2nd

National Gas Prices Drop and Ag Economy Barometer Holds Steady

The Agribusiness Update
National Gas and Diesel prices fall again, and the November Ag Economy Barometer unchanged from October.

Per-Capita Dairy Consumption Higher and Mexico's GM Corn Ban

The Agribusiness Update
USDA data shows per-capita dairy consumption has emphatic rise, and Mexico's genetically modified corn ban could have huge consequences for U.S. and Mexican economies.

Ag Exports to Take Hit in 2023 and Tariffs on Chinese Imports to Stay

The Agribusiness Update
American ag exports could take a hit for fiscal year 2023, and Trump-era tariffs on Chinese imports to remain in place ... for now.

Farmer Sentiment Index Up 6 Points and American Cropland Prices Higher

The Agribusiness Update
The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer farmer sentiment index rose six points in July, and the sale price for good cropland in rural America continues upward.

Ag Economy Barometer Down and Global Hunger Grows

The Agribusiness Update
The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer again lower in June, and United Nation's report shows global hunger rose in 2021.

Market Line Report for Thursday, June 23rd

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Market Line Report for Thursday, June 23rd

Cash Cattle Market struggles in Wednesday trading.

Ag Economy Barometer Plummets and Strong Land Prices Continue

The Agribusiness Update
The Purdue University-CME Ag Economy Barometer plummeted in May to the weakest since April 2020, and stronger land prices from late last year have continued into 2022.

Brewers Like Florida Hops and Ag Economy Barometer Plummets

The Agribusiness Update
Brewers like the flavor and aroma of Florida-grown Cascade Hops, and the Purdue University-CME Ag Economy Barometer plummets in May to its weakest reading since April of 2020.

Market Line Report for Monday, May 16th

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Market Line Report for Monday, May 16th

California Grape Freeze and Ag Economy Barometer Rises

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Winegrape growers in California are tallying the losses after an April cold spell froze many vines, and the Ag Economy Barometer rises in April.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and Ag Economy Barometer Rises

The Agribusiness Update
Georgia agriculture promotes Mental Health Awareness Month in May, and Ag Economy Barometer rises in April.

Ag Groups Seek Shipping Reforms and Farmer Sentiment Weakens

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Ag Groups seek Senate consideration of shipping reforms, and Perdue University CME Group Ag Economy Barometer declines.

Market Line Report for Friday, February 4th

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Market Line Report for Friday, February 4th

Marketline Report for Tuesday, February 2nd

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Marketline Report for Tuesday, February 2nd ... with Terry Roggensack.