TOP AG NEWS
Farm Debt Ticks Up During Past Quarter
The Kansas City Federal Reserve’s Ag Finance Update reports a rise in farm debt this past quarter.
Mississippi River Levels Fall as Harvest Reaches Peak
Barges are stalling while trying to move up and down the Lower Mississippi River.
Drought Conditions in High Plains Cause Fire Concern During Harvest
The majority of the High Plains are in some level of drought as harvest remains in full swing.
The WASDE Report Inches Up Corn Production Projections While Slightly Reducing Soybean Outlook
The USDA World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report only made minor adjustments to corn and soybean estimates.
Land Values in Northern Plains Continue Upward Trend Despite Lower Farm Income Projections
The Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank quarterly survey revealed that farmland values in the Northern Plains continued to rise during the growing season.
The USDA Awards $25 Million To Support Specialty Crop Exports
The USDA awarded over $25 million for eight projects associated with the new Assisting Speciality Crop Exports (ASCE) program.
Ag Productivity Slows Prompting Demand Concerns
Virginia Tech’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences 2024 Global Agricultural Productivity (GAP) report reveals a concerning slowdown in global agricultural productivity growth.
Georgia Begins to Assess Agricultural Damage From Hurricane Helene
The damage assessment to Georgia's ag economy from Hurricane Helene is still in the initial phase. However, preliminary estimates are staggering.
Hurricane Milton Targets Florida Citrus and Fertilizer Industries
Many areas of Florida that were cleaning up for Hurricane Helene are now dealing with the destructive forces of Hurricane Milton.
The USDA Projects Record $30.5 Billion Ag Trade Deficit
The USDA projects a record U.S. agricultural trade deficit of $30.5 billion in 2024.