AG Insights

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Get the latest insights into the business of agriculture from our team of financial experts and industry analysts. From economic outlooks and policy news to educational resources and producer success stories, our Ag Insights can help you anticipate trends and make more informed decisions.

Rural Roots

LAS CRUCES, N.M., (Jan. 28, 2026) – Agriculture lender American AgCredit, a member of the Farm Credit System, has opened up applications to their Rural Roots…

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Best Trade Friends Forever?: Part 1

For anyone involved in agriculture during the mid-1990s to early 2000s, every crop conference, Extension meeting and farm radio show etched into our memories a common

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Cattle Are Going to Get Bigger

Carcass weights received a great deal of attention in 2024. But the increase in weights should be no surprise, as it follows a decades-long trend. While

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A Slow Climb for the Hog Industry

Still recovering from 2023, the hog industry continues to slowly climb to a place with a better view. Margins are still thin, heightening the industry’s risk

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We Made Enough Hay

Situation Range conditions ended the 2024 grazing season on a sour note, but hay stocks and potentially winter wheat grazing should be adequate for the winter

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Structural Shifts Ahead in 2025

Tension is ratcheting up in dairy markets as multiple structural shifts approach in 2025. A shift in trade policy has captured headlines recently with some early

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Guessing, Speculating and Assuming

Stronger-than-expected economic growth amid poorer consumer sentiment. Geopolitical tensions fueling multiple regional wars. A change in the White House. A change in the Senate majority. Somewhat

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Farm Equipment Economics

When it comes to purchasing new farm equipment, prices matter. And from 1990 to 2024, the average price of a new tractor has outpaced the rate

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