-The combination of high interest rates and a strong U.S. dollar is beginning to take a disproportionate toll on rural industries like agriculture, forest products, mining and manufacturing. Most international transactions are still conducted in dollars, and a strong...
by: Nate Kauffman and Ty Kreitman
Larger sized operating loans continued to boost farm lending activity. The volume of non-real estate farm loans increased by more than 10% for the third consecutive quarter. Operating loans accounted for nearly all the...
Vince Lombardi once said “We will chase perfection, knowing we can never attain it. But, we shall catch excellence.” It is often quoted and is posted on almost every locker room in the country, and dare I say I...
Slowdown in consumer spending will create headwinds for the U.S. economy in 2024
The U.S. economy has remained remarkably steady despite an unrelenting series of shocks over the last three years. America’s economic resilience was again on display throughout 2023,...
Source: Rabobank news release
According to the latest Rabobank quarterly pork report, global pork markets are being influenced by sluggish economic growth, weak consumption, and recurrent disease outbreaks. After a strong first half of the year, global trade is expected...
Today, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced that Justine Hendricks has been named the next President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Farm Credit Canada (FCC). Hendricks joins FCC from Export Development Canada (EDC), where...
Welcome to Barn Talk! What happens at the barn, stays in the barn, but not today! We’re letting it all out. In this episode we have Mary Jo Irmen on the show, she is the host, author and Farm...
Get an inside look at the real the stories, challenges, and triumphs of farmers all across Canada.
In celebration of Canada’s 2023 Agriculture Day, MNP is proud to announce the launch of their new video series: Ag Across Canada. The...
R&D Tax Credits: Easing the Cost of Innovation for Pork Producers
This article was previously published by SwineTech
As the pork industry nears the end of 2024’s first fiscal quarter, producers around the country are examining the finances of their facilities....
The U.S. and rural economies remain strong but a slowdown is beginning to unfold. Inflation is falling, U.S. consumers continue to spend, and the labor market is still strong. And despite a commercial banking scare, the Federal Reserve is...