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Rail Strike Action
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
What's it going to take to avoid a rail strike that many believe would devastate agriculture? Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley chimes in.
Gas & Diesel Move Higher and Robust Beef Demand
The Agribusiness Update
Gas and diesel prices move higher for the first time in a month, and robust beef demand continues with retailers expecting the strongest sales this holiday season.
UC Davis Strawberry Research and Farm Journal Surveys Carbon Markets
The Agribusiness Update
U.C. Davis gets $6.2 million for strawberry research, and Farm Journal Survey shows most farmers concerned about overcoming technical and financial hurdles in carbon markets.
Georgia I Farm. I Vote. Campaign and Farm Journal Surveys Carbon Market
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Farm Bureau kicks off 'I Farm. I Vote.' campaign, and Farm Journal Survey shows most farmers concerned about overcoming technical and financial hurdles in carbon markets.
Equipment Sales Data is Optimistic
Farm of the Future
Tractors have been trending below their 2021 sales levels, but combines have been showing healthy growth.
Farm Economy Worries
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
American Farm Bureau Economist Bernt Nelson says interest rate hikes may help tame inflation, but farmers won't feel it for some time.
Idaho ag econ
Idaho Ag Today
Despite being the fastest-growing state in the nation, Idaho is still No. 1 among the 11 western states when it comes to farm income on a per capita basis.
Farm Profits Down
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Staggering farm input costs are driving Ag profits into the ground.
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.
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.
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.
Salmonella in Raw Chicken Products and Ag Lending Boosted
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA's FSIS declares salmonella a contaminant in certain raw chicken products, and larger loans continue to boost farm lending.
June Sees "Nice Bump" in Combine Sales
Southeast Regional Ag News
“A farmer has to feel good about their business operation for them to invest three-quarters of million dollars into a new combine harvester," says Curt Blades of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers.
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.
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.
National Garlic Festival in Fresno and Ag Credit Conditions Improve
The Agribusiness Update
Fresno claims garlic crown with National Garlic Festival, and Ag credit conditions improve in first quarter of 2022.
57 Georgia Counties with Drought and Ag Credit Conditions Improve
The Agribusiness Update
57 Georgia counties are experiencing some level or drought, and Ag Credit Conditions improve in the first quarter of 2022.
Agriculture Big in Georgia and Busch Light-John Deere Promotion
The Agribusiness Update
Agriculture is a big factor in the Georgia economy, and Busch Light and John Deere collaborate in "For the Farmers" campaign with limited-edition beer cans to raise funds for Farm Rescue.
Ag is Big for Georgia Economy and Busch Light-John Deere Promotion
The Agribusiness Update
Agriculture demonstrates its importance to Georgia's economy, and Busch Light and John Deere collaborate in "For the Farmers" promotion.