Split Opinions Farm Bill There are two sides to any fight in Washington, and it is an inelegant blood sport. Neither side respects the observation of renaissance American writer Elbert Hubbard that, “If men could only know each other, they would neither idolize nor hate.” Anyone in their policy comfort seat can find fault in the opposition. But what about the power to question family orthodoxy?
Farm input costs have skyrocketed. But in an extraordinary inflationary period should we only consider it in nominal terms? Cash receipts are falling in 2023, but from a record high. It is declining 16 percent, but that is after rising 73.4 percent the previous three years. ARC/PLC payments are low and stagnant. Cost-shared crop ins...
What You Need to Know Today: Commodities were mostly lower across the board today after yesterday’s Federal Reserve meeting hinted at a potential interest rate hike later in 2026. The dollar index reached its highest level in over a year, and a strong dollar makes U.S. agricultural expor...
The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) enters its mandated six-year review on 1 July. The original intent of the review is outlined in Article 34.7, which obligates members to: Provide recommendations and decide on appropriate actions. Extend the USMCA for another 16 years and meet aga...
