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Aug 1, 2024 | wellsfargo.com | Michael Swanson

By Michael Swanson, Ph.D., Chief Agricultural Economist, Wells Fargo Agri-Food Institute Grain and oilseeds are the most important, and yield the highest revenue, of all U.S. agricultural crops marketed globally. These crops impact every aspect of the food system from the cost of feed to the cost of the inputs to grow them. Since the start of COVID in the spring of 2020, grain and oilseeds have moved through a major price cycle.

May 23, 2024 | wellsfargo.com | Michael Swanson

By Michael Swanson, Ph.D., Chief Agricultural Economist, Wells Fargo Agri-Food Institute With two-thirds of U.S. apples produced in Washington state, this state's apple growers are often wondering what the consumer thinks about the value of their product. During a recent visit with Washington apple growers, I was able to share that the U.S. consumer is getting a better value for their apples relative to their wages. And this is true of both conventional and organic varieties.

Dec 1, 2023 | wellsfargo.com | John Hunter

By John Hunter, Head of Global Treasury Management Payments and Transaction Services Wells FargoFor companies large and small, real-time speed and efficiency have arrived. Customers and stakeholders now expect immediate access to information, near-instant transactions, and all from the convenience of their preferred device or system. Creating the treasury infrastructure to make real-time a reality is more valuable than ever.

Oct 11, 2023 | wellsfargo.com | John Hunter

By John Hunter, Head of Global Treasury Management Payments and Transaction Services Wells Fargo The era of “real time” has arrived. Speed has changed our lives dramatically compared to just a few years ago, impacting everything from sending and receiving funds in an instant, to streaming live content, to checking the status of your order with a simple click. “Now” is the new normal; waiting is no longer an option. Yet in many finance departments it’s still business as usual.

Sep 12, 2023 | wellsfargo.com | Michael Swanson

By Michael Swanson, Ph.D., Chief Agricultural Economist, Wells Fargo Agri-Food Institute The August 2023 Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) release saw retail beef prices hit yet another record high at $8.31 per pound. In contrast, pork and chicken prices have moved sidewise or even fallen. The market is trying to limit both domestic and exported beef demand through higher prices.