Rural towns across the U.S. have seen sluggish economies over the last year, with plenty of ups and downs.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell acknowledged a decline in sentiment but assures everyone the economy is on the right track.
“The economy seems to be healthy. We understand that sentiment is quite negative at this time, and that probably has to do with turmoil at the beginning of an Administration that’s making big changes in areas of policy. That’s probably part of it. I do think the underlying unhappiness people have about the economy, though, is more of the price level.”
This week, Powell announced interest rates would be holding steady for now. Inflation reports earlier this month showed promising news. Both measures of inflation came in below analyst expectations, and despite those signs, inputs are expected to remain elevated this year.
High ownership does not always translate into high output, underscoring the importance of structural differences in understanding state-level farm performance.
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Cuba remains a small but dependable, cash-only outlet for U.S. grain and food products.
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Expanding cheese exports are strengthening U.S. milk demand and reinforcing global competitiveness.
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Strong global demand and falling stocks suggest continued price volatility for U.S. coffee buyers despite record world production.
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U.S. dairy producers remain the primary growth engine globally, while tightening supplies in Europe and New Zealand could support export demand for American dairy products.
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