Third Quarter Outlook for U.S. Ag Trade in 2022 

Read highlights from the USDA trade outlook report to learn more about the state of U.S. agricultural trade in 2022.   The USDA released its quarterly Outlook for U.S. Agricultural Trade report in August, with updated forecasts for U.S. ag trad

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What the Inflation Reduction Act Means for Farmers and Landowners 

After more than a year of back and forth, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 has been passed. What does this mean for the American Farmer?   On August 16, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) into law—concluding m

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The Relationship Between Farmland Values, Interest Rates, and Inflation

The U.S. Farmland Real Estate Market in 2022  Despite rising interest rates and input costs, the 2022 farm economy is experiencing positive growth due to strong net farm income, liquidity, and higher cash rents. However, higher cash rents are ti

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A Farmer’s Guide to the Lower Food and Fuel Costs Act 

The Lower Food and Fuel Costs Act aims to address critical issues for agriculture, including lowering the cost of farming while promoting competition in the industry.   Skyrocketing inflation and supply chain bottlenecks have been challenging A

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What Farmers Should Know About the Ocean Shipping Reform Act 

The Ocean Shipping Reform Act was signed into law on June 16, 2022, in an effort to address shipping bottlenecks for U.S. exports.  Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. agriculture industry has faced shipping bottlenecks and increa

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What to Expect for the 2023 Farm Bill

The 2023 Farm Bill comes at a time when farmers are facing inflated input costs, supply bottlenecks and shortages, and an increasing number of severe weather events. The historic trend of zero-base budgeting in past Farm Bills suggests that the allo

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Second Quarter Report Highlights: The 2022 U.S. Agricultural Trade Outlook 

Despite economic volatility, the 2022 agricultural trade outlook continues to rise due to strong prices and demand.   The USDA’s second quarter trade forecast for 2022 indicates a positive global trade position for U.S. agriculture, with a pr

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National Beef Month: Celebrating American Cattle Ranchers

Cattle ranchers in the U.S. work hard 365 days a year—contributing to both our economy and ecosystems.  The economic and cultural impacts of the American cattle industry are extensive. With over 700,000 cattle and calf operations across the na

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How the America COMPETES Act of 2022 Could Impact U.S. Farmers 

The America COMPETES Act of 2022 includes measures to increase American competition in the global marketplace—and agriculture plays a role. While the America COMPETES Act is a multifaceted bill that focuses on the U.S. economy as a whole, it in

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Three Ways Immigration Reform Could Help U.S. Farmers

U.S. farmers have been burdened by ongoing labor shortages for years. The U.S. agriculture industry has dealt with a widespread farmworker shortage as a result of many factors, including immigration laws and a declining interest in agricultural e

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New Economic Report: A Glimpse into the 2022 Agricultural Economy

Learn more about the seven most influential factors impacting agricultural economics in 2022.  From supply chain shortages to spiking input costs, farmers were faced with challenges in 2021 that required dedication and ingenuity to overcome. In

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First Quarter Report Highlights: The 2022 U.S. Agriculture Trade Outlook 

Strong global demand is leading to a record-breaking forecast for U.S. agriculture export and import outlooks are anticipating record-breaking highs with increases in nearly all major U.S. agriculture commodities. Economic recovery is evident fro

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