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Farmer sentiment improved in February as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer (AEB) Index rose from 113 points in January to 116 (see Figure 1). The Current Conditions Index increased by 11 points, while the Future Expectations Index dropped 1 point (see

Milk markets have softened over the past year. The U.S. all-milk price averaged roughly $19 per cwt in December 2025, down more than $4 since January, while butter and cheddar prices fell 47% and 28%, respectively. Lower

Outside markets are showing some cooling this morning. Crude oil has pulled back after surging overnight following the U.S. attack on Iran and concerns about a broader conflict. President Trump indicated the situation could stretch on for

As we enter into the month of March, are we ready to fully embrace spring or will there be another round of cold weather ahead? Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions joins us to discuss the March

Farm incomes generally decreased across the Federal Reserve Bank’s Ninth District. That’s according to lenders responding to the fourth quarter Ag Credit Survey by the Minneapolis Fed. Lenders also reported that purchases of capital inputs fell, though

FARGO, N.D. — As outdoor temperatures begin to warm, the potential for grain storage problems increases. With the likelihood for issues going up, the need for grain monitoring and management does as well, says Ken Hellevang, grain drying expert