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The Federal Reserve recently released its October 2022 Beige Book, which provides as update on current conditions in the agricultural economy.   Ag conditions in the sixth district near Atlanta were mixed as cotton growers noted softening demand, while row crop production remained sold.  in...

Last week, the Federal Reserve Board released its August Beige Book update, which summarizes the Fed’s commentary on current economic conditions.  The report included several observations on the U.S. agricultural economy.   In the Sixth District around Atlanta, demand for agricultural products remains strong.  Hot weather and dr...

Renewable energy will once again be a top farm issue this year, as Congress and the Administration grapple with climate and sustainability needs. “We’re going to also focus on renewable energy; US biofuels play an important role.” The Am ...

The 2023 Farm bill, taxes, regulations, and supply chain issues top American Farm Bureau’s list of 2022 priorities. While the Farm Bill may get most of the attention as the New Year starts, the AFBF’s Sam Kieffer said Farm Bureau has other priorities as well. "Ma ...

The American Farm Bureau’s annual meeting is this week, January 7th-12th in Atlanta. However, if your schedule doesn’t allow you to get to Georgia in time, virtual attendance is an option. “Virtual convention attendees will get to experience most of the convention activities right along with the in-person attendees," Nikki Jones, Director of Events Marketing with IDEAg said. "There are

Earlier this week, the American Farm Bureau Federation announced the keynote speakers for its upcoming annual convention. Inspirational speaker Jim “Murph” Murphy, founder and chairman of Afterburner, will speak during the afternoon general session at the convention on Sunday, January 9th, in Atlanta, Georgia. Comedian J ...

According to Farm Progress, producers need to keep an eye on their precision ag equipment, such as auto-guidance monitors and antennas. An ag store in central Illinois was set to send some equipment for field demonstrations at the 2021 Farm Progress show when a representative showed up to take the tractor there and couldn’t find the auto guidance monitor and antenna. Sta ...

Rural broadband needs are drawing renewed attention of lawmakers nationwide as more and more schools and colleges turn to remote learning. The Pew Research Center estimates about 15% of all households with school-age children lack high-speed internet and poor FCC mapping means the number could be higher ...