Weakening Crop Prices and High Production Costs Weigh on Farmer Sentiment
Agricultural producers’ sentiment declined for the second month in a row during September. The Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer fell nine points to a reading of 106. Producers expressed concern about both their current situation as
Farmland Sales Aren’t Slowing Down for Harvest
Farmland sales have remained strong through 2023 but typically slow during harvest season when farmers are busy elsewhere. But Paul Shadegg, senior vice president of real estate operations with Farmers National Company, says sales aren’t slowing as
Ag Lawmakers, Producers Urge USDA to Continue Market Reports in Shutdowns
USDA turned down a request by a handful of Ag senators ahead of last weekend’s shutdown cliff to declare the department’s market news service staff essential, an action that has some in agriculture fuming. Iowa Republican Senator
USDA Announces Support for Underserved and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers
The Department of Agriculture Wednesday announced $27.6 million in grants for underserved and veteran farmers, ranchers, and foresters. The funding will provide training, outreach and technical assistance to help them own and operate successful farms, ranches, and
APHIS Celebrates ASF Preparedness and Prevention
USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is celebrating its many successful efforts to prevent African swine fever from reaching the United States. In honor of ASF Action Week, APHIS is recognizing the continuing efforts to prevent