Inflation Pressures Small Businesses As Labor Problems Persist
NASHVILLE, TN – Inflation and worker shortages are increasing pressure on small businesses, while fresh […]
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Federal Borrowing Adds Pressure To Farm Credit Outlook
WASHINGTON, DC – Federal borrowing continues to accelerate, adding another challenge for farmers and rural […]
Cooling Inflation Masks Persistent Energy Pressure For Agriculture
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. inflation eased slightly in July, but energy costs remain a significant […]
Texas Custom Rates Climb As Machinery Costs Rise
LUBBOCK, TX – Texas producers are paying substantially more for custom fieldwork, adding another layer […]
Higher Long-Term Rates May Keep Cattle Expansion Cautious
LUBBOCK, TX – Interest rate relief may help cattle producers somewhat in 2026, but Matt […]
Lower Interest Rates Offer Limited Relief For Farm Budgets
LUBBOCK, TX – Lower interest rates are providing only modest relief for farm operations in […]
Long-Term Farm Borrowing Costs Remain High Into 2026
NASHVILLE, TN – Long-term borrowing costs are expected to stay elevated at the farm gate, […]
Long-Term Farm Borrowing Costs Likely Stay Elevated
LUBBOCK, TX – Long-term borrowing costs at the farm gate are expected to remain elevated […]
Government Payments Mask Weak Farm Profitability Into 2026
NASHVILLE, TN – Producers entering 2026 still face tight margins despite improved headline farm income, […]
Rising Loan Sizes And Rates Strain Farm Borrowers
NASHVILLE, TN – Farmers relying on USDA Farm Service Agency loans are facing sharply higher […]
Larger Operating Loans Drive Farm Lending Growth
NASHVILLE, TN – Farm lending activity strengthened in 2025 as producers relied more heavily on […]
Interest Rate Relief Expected Slow And Limited 2026
LUBBOCK, TX – U.S. interest rate relief in 2026 is likely to be modest, with […]
Tighter Ag Credit Demands Strategic Financial Planning
NASHVILLE, TN – U.S. agriculture is entering 2026 with a noticeably tighter credit environment, requiring […]
Federal Reserve Cuts Rates To Ease Farm Credit
WASHINGTON, DC – The Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark interest rate by a quarter-point on […]
Farm Leverage Boosts Returns, But Risks Grow Sharply
URBANA, IL – A new analysis from FarmDoc Daily shows that while financial leverage can […]
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Curt Covington
Today’s guest is Curt Covington. Curt is Senior Director Institution Credit with Ag America in […]
Liquidity and Net Income Key Concerns For Lenders
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – Liquidity has become the primary concern among agricultural lenders for producer […]
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – David Widmar
Today’s guest is David Widmar who is an economist and co-founder of Agricultural Economic Insights […]
AGRICULTURE TODAY PODCAST 02/22/2023
Today’s episode examines the 2023 Farm Bill, interest rates, trade, and new equipment purchases. http://www.ParamountBroadcasting.com/audio/podcasts/20230222.mp3
Agribusiness Report Podcast: David Widmar
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Guest: David Widmar is co-founder of Agricultural Economic Insights (www.AEI.ag), and […]
Low-Interest Rates Illuminate Bright Spot for Agriculture
With all of the negative news in the economy this year, Dr. Brent Gloy with Agricultural Economic Insights is focusing on a positive story for agriculture in 2020: low-interest rates.