Rabobank on Tariff Risks and Rural Mainstreet Index Drops in December

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A Rabobank market researcher says the implementation of

U.S. tariffs in 2025 runs the risk of fragmenting global trade, and after reaching above growth neutral in November for the first time since 2023, at 50.2, the Rural Mainstreet Index sank to 39.6 in December.

Hurricane Milton Acreage Report and Rural Mainstreet Index Drops in December

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A University of Florida report says Hurricane Milton, a Category 3 hurricane in October, hit more than 5.7 million acres of agricultural land, and after reaching above growth neutral in November for the first time since 2023, at 50.2, the Rural Mainstreet Index sank to 39.6 in December.

Dairy Checkoff Spending Reports and June Rural Mainstreet Index

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Farm groups urge Ag Secretary Vilsack calling for immediate release of federally mandated annual dairy checkoff spending reports, and the June Rural Mainstreet Index went above the threshold for a third-straight month.

Dairy Checkoff Spending Reports and June Rural Mainstreet Index

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Farm groups urge Ag Secretary Vilsack calling for immediate release of federally mandated annual dairy checkoff spending reports, and the June Rural Mainstreet Index went above the threshold for a third-straight month.

Tomato Suspension Agreement and June Rural Mainstreet Index

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Florida Tomato Exchange urges Department of Commerce to terminate the 2019 Tomato Suspension Agreement after nearly destroying the U.S. tomato industry, and the June Rural Mainstreet Index went above the threshold for a third-straight month

California's Cleaner Fleets Regulations and Thanksgiving Dinner Price Higher

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California air regulators consider regulations to phase out big rigs and trucks with zero-emission electric vehicles, and your Thanksgiving dinner will cost more this year.

University of Florida Flower Bud Advisories and Thanksgiving Dinner Prices Up

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University of Florida Flower Bud Advisories and Thanksgiving Dinner will cost you more this year.

Rural Mainstreet Index Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Rural Mainstreet Index drops for fifth-straight month, but survey finds two first-time worries for Ag Bankers.

Rural Mainstreet Index Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Rural Mainstreet Index drops for fifth-straight month, but survey finds two first-time worries for Ag Bankers.

Farm Loan Defaults Remain Low Despite Ag Bankers' Concerns

Farm of the Future
Economics professor Dr. Ernie Goss analyzes the numbers from the Rural Mainstreet Index.

Great Florida Cattle Drive and Gas Prices Down Again

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The Great Florida Cattle Drive is coming up in December, and gas prices drop for the 10th straight week.

Fresh Fruits & Vegetables for Young Consumers and Gas Prices Down Again

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Produce marketers are working to increase consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables for younger consumers, and gas prices fall for the 10th straight week.

Ag Bankers Predict Recession for Rural Economy

Southeast Regional Ag News
The June Rural Mainstreet Index from Creighton University sank into negative territory for the first time since September of 2020.

Rural Bankers Anticipate Recession and American Grain Terminal Attack

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Rural bankers anticipate a U.S. recession according to the latest Creighton University Rural Mainstreet Index, and one Canadian and one American grain terminal were struck by Russian attack in Ukraine.

Dairy Production Costs Climb and Per Acre Water Use Down

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California dairy farmers may be earning more but also paying more for production, and USDA reports per-acre water usage on irrigated farmland continues to drop.

Georgia's 2021 Coldest Since 2014 and Per-Acre Water Usage Down

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2021 was the coldest year Georgia has experienced since 2014, and USDA data shows per-acre water usage on irrigated land continues a 50+ year drop.

Millennials Sustainability and China's Pig Herd Numbers

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Grief-ridden Millennials are actually sustainability pioneers, and China's pig herd continues to drop in wake of African Swine Fever.

Midwest Flooding Estimates and Corn Syrup Wars

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Early estimates set Midwest flood damage in the billions, and Corn Syrup war between beer companies goes to court.

Meat-Poultry-Milk Production Estimates Up and Deere Sales Higher

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USDA forecasts Meat-Poultry-Milk production higher in 2018, and John Deere expecting 15% bump in equipment sales this year.