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The Purdue University Ag Economy Barometer was started in 2015. It’s a monthly survey of 400 different farmers every month. Dr. James Mintert of Purdue says the most recent survey showed a slight improvement in producer sentiment. “If you look at the most recent survey, which we did in mid-October, it suggested that there was […]

Agricultural credit conditions softened during the third quarter of 2023. Data from Kansas City Fed’s Tenth District Farm indicates income and loan repayment rates were lower than a year ago for the second straight quarter. The moderation was more pronounced in areas hit hardest by drought, but more tempered in areas most concentrated in cattle […]

This is the Market Report with Brooks Schaffer of Palmetto Grain. Reach him at [email protected] or 843-540-4540. The Thanksgiving week usually brings some lighter than normal volumes which can sometimes mean more volatility. If something major happens to move the market, big orders can move the market more than they would if we had normal […]

Thanksgiving is this week. It’s a holiday with special significance in the ag industry. Yes, Mike. This is a big holiday for local agriculture. People are eating regional American foods. They’re focusing on American agricultural products like turkey, sweet potatoes, collard greens and cranberries. Some good news on that front: The American Farm Bureau Federation […]

Military members receive a 20% discount on N.C. Forest Service tree seedling orders through November. Discount available for active, retired and honorable discharged members.  I am very proud of the N.C. Forest Service’s Nursery and Tree Improvement program, which raises tree seedlings from seeds collected from native trees throughout the year.  I wish […]

SFN’s Mike Davis talked with Rep. David Rouzer to get this thoughts on the extension of the 2018 Farm Bill, approved by the House and Senate last week: It was important to get an extension in place, just so that we have some certainty moving into next year. And of course, here it is mid-November. […]

2023 has been a challenging year for U.S. agriculture. David Widmar, an economist with Agricultural Economic Insights, talks about some of the bigger stories of the year in agriculture. “One of the big stories is declining net farm income. Big headline shocker there, but still historically high. So, we’ve got to balance those two narratives. […]

A survey by AARP reveals a majority of U.S. consumers have experienced some type of fraud, and with the holidays arriving, scammers are ramping up their efforts. AARP Oklahoma State Director Sean Voskuhl says whether you are from rural or urban America, it’s important to stay vigilant. “Scammers are like viruses. They continually evolve in […]

I don’t have to tell you that the temperature has been riding a roller coaster for the past several weeks. It’s that crazy time of year where we could have all four seasons in one day, and we’ve kind of seen that. Climatologist Corey Davis from the State Climate Office of North Carolina, what’s your […]

This is the Market Report with Brooks Schaffer of Palmetto Grain. Reach him at [email protected] or 843-540-4540. Grains continue to chop but have not been able to break out of the ranges we have been trading for the last few months. Soybeans were the leader this week as all eyes are on South American weather. […]