Even with high input costs, agricultural condition ratings are showing strength. The latest round of agricultural credit condition surveys from the Federal Reserve banks show high farm real estate values are supporting farm finances.
Ukraine reported a major drop in grain exports, threatening food security for millions worldwide. Grain exports are down 64% so far in May versus 2021.
U.S. diesel prices are the highest ever, with warnings of shortages, especially in the eastern U.S., and the most intensive season of farming still ahead.
Is putting up a new swine barn in southwest Wisconsin national news? When the Associated Press released a story about AV Roth’s plans to construct a new hog building, he admits he was a little surprised.