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Economist urges farmers to focus on financial strengths amid market volatility

An ag economist says managing risk starts with understanding farm financials. David Widmar with Agricultural Economic Insights says having a strong risk management plan can help pr...

Ranked: The World’s Largest Agricultural Economies

August 03, 2026 | Source: Visual Capitalist | by Dorothy Neufeld Global agriculture generated $5.2 trillion in production value in 2024, making it one of the world’s largest indus...

Marco Palma to lead Responsive Agriculture at Texas A&M AgriLife institute

Career spans agriculture, human behavior and economics The post Marco Palma to lead Responsive Agriculture at Texas A&M AgriLife institute appeared first on AgriLife Today.

Texas A&M agricultural economists: Expect stable meat prices this summer

Oil prices, New World screwworm could affect slightly optimistic forecast for beef, pork and chicken The post Texas A&M agricultural economists: Expect stable meat prices this...

This Week in Agribusiness, Aug. 15, 2026

Ranked: The World’s Largest Agricultural Economies

A handful of countries produce most of the world's food. See the latest global rankings and where each nation stands.

EB-2 NIW for Agricultural Engineers, Agronomists, and Food Scientists: Why Your Field Is Now a National Priority

On June 25, 2026, the Trump Administration formally identified regenerative agriculture, farm resilience, and food security as priorities for federal policy and action. Executive O...

How Farmers Are Staying Afloat as Crop Prices Plunge

Most U.S. farmers will lose money this year. Landowners and investors are increasingly trying to make money from their land, not what can be grown from it.

Could Bioeconomy Unlock New Value From Existing Resources?

Economy driving interest in small ruminants  

The struggling ag economy is leading some producers to explore diversification.  Cliff Schuette, southern Illinois farmer and president of the Illinois Grazing Lands Coalition, say...

Agricultural economist explains why you’re paying 32% more for lettuce and 20% more for tomatoes — and why it will stay...

Trump's exit from the U.S.-Mexico Tomato Suspension Agreement triggered a 17% antidumping duty, and Mexican imports have already fallen 13% year over year.

Looking for a new niche, check out Agriculture.

According to the USDA, there are nearly 2 million farming and ranching operations in the United States. Of those, more than 1.8 million are 'small' or 'mid-sized' family farms.

Steady pork supplies signal bargains for consumers, puzzle for producers

Texas Crop and Weather Report - Aug. 18, 2026 The post Steady pork supplies signal bargains for consumers, puzzle for producers appeared first on AgriLife Today.

Making the best grain marketing decisions this fall

In this episode of Managing for Profit, David Widmar with Agricultural Economic Insights explains what farmers should be on the lookout for when making grain marketing decisions th...

Beefing up the Food Supply?

But I thought tariffs were good?

Balancing Food Security, Farmer Incomes and Fiscal Sustainability

Part One: The Policy Choices Facing Zambia’s Maize Market This week’s Monday Opinion examines the policy choices confronting Government as the 2025/2026 maize marketing season begi...

Organic Premium Comes With Tradeoffs

Organic corn has delivered significantly higher returns than conventionally grown corn over the past five years, but Purdue University economists say ...

Sen. Welch meets with Vermont farmers to discuss rural economic crisis

Prompt farmer payments guarantee food security

AGRICULTURE remains the beating heart of the country’s economy, underpinning rural livelihoods, industrial raw materials, and national food security.Yet, for years, the......

Navigating rising farm input costs in 2027

LIVE STREAM THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 AT 1 PM CT - The rising cost of farm inputs in 2027 is one of the most pressing challenges facing agricultural producers.

Essential Agricultural Equipment Every Modern Farm Needs

Agriculture remains the core lifeblood of global food production and economic stability. However, the landscape of the modern farm has evolved dramatically in recent years. Driven...

DAERA called on to publish economic assessment of NAP proposals

Calls have been made for the publication of the full economic assessment linked to the latest Nutrients Action Programme (NAP) proposals for Northern Ireland. Ulster Bank’s head of...

Texas forest industry remains steady with large economic, ecological impact

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Kansas City Fed shows ongoing financial challenges expected for crop producers

A senior economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City says agricultural credit conditions continue to tighten for many row crop producers.  Ty Kreitman says many producers...