Key Points
Following an extended period of inverted futures markets, the outlook for elevators storing wheat has improved. Carry in the futures markets has returned and the buy basis has widened after a bigger U.S. wheat harvest.
While elevators storing...
Farm debt continued to increase alongside faster growth in farm production loans.
Farm debt continued to increase alongside faster growth in farm production loans. Similar to recent quarters, outstanding agricultural loan balances at commercial banks increased by about 5%. Non-real...
Cash Lease coverage is a brand new, first-of-its-kind private insurance product. This innovative policy introduces unparalleled simplicity, cost efficiency and deferred payment options, marking a significant advancement in risk mitigation for farmers who cash rent land in insured states,...
Tour Reveals Risk to Soybean Crop, but Greater Potential for Soybean Oil
By Tanner Ehmke
August 31, 2023
Ehmke joined the Pro Farmer Crop Tour as a scout, and shared daily reports and photos on LinkedIn, August 22-24, 2023. This brief is...
India Rice Ban Will Benefit U.S. Rice Exports, Increase Market Volatility
Key Points
On July 20, the Indian government banned the export of non-basmati white rice “to allay the rise in prices in the domestic market” stemming from threats posed by...
Agricultural credit conditions in the Tenth District moderated in the second quarter and farmland values continued to increase.
Agricultural credit conditions in the Tenth District moderated in the second quarter and farmland values continued to increase. Following multiple years of...
Norman Brown, founder and principal at FBS Systems, Aledo, IL, receives a plaque marking his status as an Emeritus Lifetime Member of the Farm Financial Standards Council from Kathy Reinhardt, CPA, president of the organization.
In making the presentation, Reinhardt...
Source: National Crop Insurance Services news release
Between scoops of corn ice cream and live music, farmers and policymakers gathered yesterday at Minnesota Farmfest to discuss the issues that matter most to rural America. The Listening Session held by the...
Rebound in labor force participation a bright spot for businesses and a key to economic recovery.
The U.S. economy continues to defy gravity and remains strong despite lingering inflationary pressures, higher borrowing costs and a barrage of other headwinds. Consumers...
Farm lending activity at commercial banks slowed through the first half of 2023 as interest rates continued to push higher.
Farm lending activity at commercial banks slowed through the first half of 2023 as interest rates continued to push higher....