Consumer Price Index
Seasonal beef production gains may moderate retail price pressure, while tight cattle supplies continue supporting producer values.
ASFMRA’s Howard Halderman says several economic and policy issues are continuing to influence the farmland market.
For producers, demand is strong, but drought, disease, and costs still shape supply.
Farmers say weather extremes and rising costs are creating a more challenging season across Georgia peach country.
American Farm Bureau economist Bernt Nelson says consumers are still buying meat despite ongoing price pressures.
Analysts say drought, tight cattle supplies and summer grilling demand continue shaping the protein market outlook.
Higher food costs are showing up beyond the grocery aisle, with some major restaurant chains shrinking their U.S. footprint.
For farm country, that caution can mean higher costs, slower service, and less local investment.
The inverted Choice-Select spread is not a strong warning sign in today’s tighter, higher-quality beef market, according to new analysis from Terrain.
National Pork Producers Council President Rob Brenneman joins us to discuss Prop 12 provisions in the House’s Farm Bill as it heads to the Senate for debate.