Canadian cultivated farmland values rose by an average of 5.5 per cent in the first half of 2024, according to the mid-year farmland values review by Farm Credit Canada (FCC). Over the 12 months from July 2023 to June...
As the U.S. economy shows signs of slowing, the Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates soon, but there is ongoing debate over how significant the rate cut should be. With inflation showing signs of cooling and economic...
he U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is announcing the launch of the Distressed Borrowers Assistance Network, an initiative designed to provide personalized support to financially distressed farmers and ranchers across the nation. Through a series of Cooperative Agreements, this...
The latest quarterly report reveals promising news for the swine industry, as hog profits have returned following a challenging period in late 2022 and 2023. During the downturn, producers reduced their breeding herds as margins turned negative. However, feeder...
USDA’s September 2024 farm income forecast projects this to be yet another challenging year for American farmers, who are expected to lose nearly a quarter of their income in two years. Net farm income, a key measure of profitability,...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is announcing the launch of the Debt Consolidation Tool, an innovative online tool available through farmers.gov that allows agricultural producers to enter their farm operating debt and evaluate the potential savings that might...
Imagine a financially healthy, successful farming operation.
Is it comprised of leased or owned land? Does it stick to the same ol’ ideas and traditions? Does it struggle to keep staff?
Does it look like your farm?
Understanding the overall health of...
James Mintert and Michael Langemeier, Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture
A breakdown on the Purdue/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer July results can be viewed at https://purdue.ag/barometervideo. Find the audio podcast discussion for insight on this month’s sentiment at https://purdue.ag/agcast.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a $2 billion initiative aimed at compensating individuals who faced discrimination in USDA programs. This historic move seeks to address longstanding issues of inequality and ensure fairness in agricultural support and...
As recent years have shown, farming involves identifying and adjusting to many forms of uncertainty. Some of the most common areas of uncertainty often come from weather, market prices, and input costs. The Desire 2 Learn course “Finding Financial...