Is The Farm Bill Working For Farmers?Is The Farm Bill Working For Farmers?It’s time to rethink the farm safety net. That’s the conclusion of Mike Stranz, vice president of advocacy for the National Farmers Union.Pacific Northwest Ag NetworkPacific Northwest Ag Network
Confidence Among Crop Producers Moves HigherConfidence Among Crop Producers Moves HigherThanks to rising corn and soybean prices, as well as improved export prospects, farmer sentiment strengthened in November. Glenn VaagenGlenn Vaagen
Negative Margins Pressuring Farmers AFBF SaysNegative Margins Pressuring Farmers AFBF SaysA recent Report from the American Farm Bureau Federation shows that financial stress is severe and persistent across farm country. Glenn VaagenGlenn Vaagen
Duvall Stresses The Need Of Economic Aid To Ag SecretaryDuvall Stresses The Need Of Economic Aid To Ag Secretary“Secretary Rollins understands the need for economic aid," Duvall noted. "This is all part of an ongoing conversation,..."Glenn VaagenGlenn Vaagen
India Expects Trade Deal with U.S.India Expects Trade Deal with U.S.India expects to secure a new trade deal with the U.S. before the end of 2025. According to Reuters, most issues between the two countries appear to be resolved. Pacific Northwest Ag NetworkPacific Northwest Ag Network
Idaho Ag Outlook Seminar Scheduled For December 17 Idaho Ag Outlook Seminar Scheduled For December 17 The University of Idaho’s Ag Outlook Seminar will take place in Boise later this month. Glenn VaagenGlenn Vaagen
American Ag Could Benefit From A Weakening DollarAmerican Ag Could Benefit From A Weakening DollarThere is optimism surrounding a recent drop in the strength of the U.S. dollar.Glenn VaagenGlenn Vaagen
Rural Mainstreet Index Stays Below Growth Neutral Rural Mainstreet Index Stays Below Growth Neutral For the eighth time this year, the overall Rural Mainstreet Index sank below a growth-neutral score of 50.0.Glenn VaagenGlenn Vaagen
Smart Financial Planning Key In This Farm EconomySmart Financial Planning Key In This Farm EconomySmart financial planning has never been more important for growers trying to navigate today’s shifting markets. Pacific Northwest Ag NetworkPacific Northwest Ag Network
Farm Economy Needs To Find Balance, Idaho Ag Economist NotesFarm Economy Needs To Find Balance, Idaho Ag Economist NotesThe farm economy remains challenging for most commodities, especially on the crop side of the ledger.Glenn VaagenGlenn Vaagen