Farmer sentiment rallied 6-points to 123 in April, based on Purdue’s Ag Economy Barometer. The reason for the shift is rooted in financial improvements, according to James Mintert, professor in the ...

A macro (big picture) outlook on commodities has proven beneficial for me to keep my year-ahead outlook in perspective using the futures markets as a precursor. The two years ago, I focused on “the ...

U.S. agricultural exports to China reached a record $40.9 billion in 2022 before falling sharply as trade tensions and ...

The U.S. food and agricultural sector—including food retailers—contributes about 18.5%, or $8.61 trillion, to national gross domestic product (GDP), according to the 2023 “Feeding the Economy” ...

Despite recession warnings and adverse precursors in 2022, the United States’ economy performed better than predicted in 2023. Purdue University Department of Agricultural Economics experts now look ...

The study found that North Dakota’s agriculture industry generates $41.3 billion annually in gross business volume, supports 123,360 jobs and contributes $10 billion in labor income. North Dakota Gov.

KSHB 41 anchor/reporter JuYeon Kim covers agricultural issues and the fentanyl crisis. Share your story idea with JuYeon. Americans are paying a lot more for their favorite beef items. According to ...

Agricultural economics is a multifaceted discipline that integrates economic principles with the complexities of food production, rural development, and sustainable natural resource management. At its ...

FARGO, N.D. — The global economic impact on ag markets was a marquee topic at this year’s Northern Corn and Soybean Expo on Tuesday, Feb. 14. The American ag industry is persevering through a volatile ...