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Price At The Pump: Tariffs Not The Key Issue Driving Oil Prices
Price At The Pump: Tariffs Not The Key Issue Driving Oil Prices
Price At The Pump: Tariffs Not The Key Issue Driving Oil Prices
After months of turbulence, oil prices have been relatively quiet over the past week-plus, hovering around the low-$60 per barrel mark for West Texas Crude, and mid-$60s for Brent.  Patrick DeHaan with Gasbuddy.com says for the first time in months, tariffs and trade are not the issues impacting oil and fuel prices.  He said...
Ten Things That May Affect Ag in 2025
Ten Things That May Affect Ag in 2025
Ten Things That May Affect Ag in 2025
The majority of agricultural economists in the latest Monthly Monitor say U.S. ag ended 2024 in a recession.  Farm Journal’s AgWeb.com says 56% of ag economists responded “yes” to the question of a recession.  The newest Monthly Monitor asked economists what they’ll be watching for in the new year.  One of the biggest is the potential of a ...
Is The American Ag Economy In A Recession?
Is The American Ag Economy In A Recession?
Is The American Ag Economy In A Recession?
Is U.S. agriculture in a recession?  At least one economist thinks so.   Dr. Ernie Goss, a Creighton University professor, said your perspective depends on what sector of agriculture and the overall economy you’re discussing.   “We are in ...
Will We See Fuel Price Records Set In 2023?
Will We See Fuel Price Records Set In 2023?
Will We See Fuel Price Records Set In 2023?
Oil prices giving up some of the gains that were made last week, trading slightly lower, just below $80 per barrel in Monday’s action.  Patrick DeHaan with GasBuddy said the Chinese economy is tamping down on those prices, after last week’s mini rally.  DeHaan noted that c...
Industry Experts See Opportunities For Dairy
Industry Experts See Opportunities For Dairy
Industry Experts See Opportunities For Dairy
According to the National Milk Producers Federation and U.S. Dairy Export Council, the record milk prices reported in 2022 likely won’t repeat themselves this year, as production increases and consumers grapple with an economic slowdown.  Mem...
Meyer Uncertain About 2023
Meyer Uncertain About 2023
Meyer Uncertain About 2023
Look at the USDA’s numbers, and you’ll see that 2022 was far and away a record net farm income year.  But the question on the minds of many in farm county is: will 2023 be a better year?   USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer says the odds are against that happening for a couple of reasons.  First, as he put it, 202...

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