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Is another interest rate cut coming?

An ag economist says he doesn’t expect the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates in the short-term. University of Missouri’s Ben Brown says, “These measures of inflation directly impact most farmers through the expectations of interest rates,” he said. “I don’t think anything in...

Don’t cut back on crop insurance

A risk management specialist cautions farmers considering less crop insurance coverage in 2025 because margins are tight. Compeer Financial director of insurance strategies Cole Patrick says some people view crop insurance as an input. “And some people don’t, that’s fine. But what you don’t...

Interest rate cut might create more market activity

A market analyst says the Federal Reserve’s recent 50-point cut in the interest rate might bring more investors into the commodities markets. Mike North with Ever.ag tells Brownfield current conditions might invite more investment funds back into ag commodities. “It’s not an automatic lay-up...

If considering cutbacks on nutrient spending, don’t cut the K

The president of the Illinois Fertilizer & Chemical Association says the decline in commodity prices has farmers considering cutbacks on nutrient spending. Kevin Johnson tells Brownfield… “I think there will be cutback.”  He says, “I think we’re lying to ourselves if we think there’s...