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