The Federal Reserve cut interest rates another quarter point this week. Ag economist Dr. Megan Roberts with Compeer Financial says the Fed is likely responding to labor market concerns. “The non-farm unemployment rate ticked up in September. We are missing some data because of the government shutdown, so we don’t have the October or November […]
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Strong investor interest is helping support farmland values. Compeer Financial senior appraiser Bill Mergen covers southwest Wisconsin and says the ag
The CEO of the American Soybean Association says while the USDA’s latest ad-hoc assistance for farmers is appreciated, farmers could use
A new initiative aims to accelerate the use of U.S. biofuels in the maritime sector. President and CEO of the Renewable
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were up, watching direct trade develop at sharply higher prices. February live
Mar. corn $4.46 and 1/2, up 2 and 1/4 centsJan. soybeans $10.93 and 1/2, up 2 and 1/4 centsJan. soybean meal
Soybeans were modestly higher on short covering and technical buying. CONAB’s soybean guess for Brazil was down modestly on the month
A food economist says the current tariff environment has been one of the most disruptive events to global food supply chains
Some farmers say artificial intelligence has a place in agriculture. Southwest Ohio farmer Eric Tipton says AI could be beneficial for
A new economic report by Michigan State University assesses the impact of the state’s vegetable industry. Ag economist Bill Knudson tells
