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Sep 29, 2023 | agfax.com | Joelle Orem |USDA Releases Cotton |USDA Releases Fruit

Ag economists’ view on the ag economy is starting to erode. The September Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor shows lower commodity prices, concerns about demand and a negative outlook for China’s economy are all contributing to the changing views, even as the cattle herd and U.S. corn and soybean crops continue to shrink. But the most influential piece of the farm economy might be the price of corn.

Sep 26, 2023 | agfax.com | Jeff Thompson |USDA Releases Cotton |USDA Releases Fruit

Cotton prices began the week trading narrowly in anticipation of the Fed’s decision on interest rates. Though we got what most expected, another pause, it was Chairman Powell’s post-announcement comments that spooked the market. Consequently, after hitting a high of 88.44 December retreated to 85.91, a small loss of 53 points on the week. Though some improvements in the economy were noted he also stated it has “a long way to go” to reach its two percent target.

Sep 26, 2023 | agfax.com | Peter Bachmann |USA Rice |USDA Releases Cotton |USDA Releases Fruit

NEW YORK, NY – Last Friday, USA Rice staff and Arkansas rice farmer, Mark Isbell, were invited to participate in a business-oriented roundtable with Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel here at Cuba’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations. The Cuban government invited an array of private sector representatives to the intimate meeting representing industries from agriculture, banking, hospitality, and shipping and logistics.

Sep 26, 2023 | agfax.com | USDA Releases Cotton |USDA Releases Fruit

Almond nuts in the orchard. ©Sara Savary, AgFax Media Fruit and Tree Nuts Data provide users with comprehensive statistics on fresh and processed fruits, melons, and tree nuts in the United States, as well as some global data for these sectors. To read entire report, Click Here