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These Are Tough Days for Ag, But Not the Toughest

November 12, 2019November 13, 2019 Kristi Ruggles ag economy, Farm debt, 1980s, ERS

The ERS notes that agriculture is”in a less prosperous and potentially vulnerable period,” but conditions still are not as bad as the 1980s farm crisis, primarily because of farmland values.

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Farm Equipment Index Moves Toward Growth

October 22, 2019October 22, 2019 Kristi Ruggles ag economy, rural mainstreet

The October farm equipment-sales index improved to 39.7 from September’s 35.9. This reading is the highest it has been since June, although at the below-50 mark, it does not yet represent growth in the market.

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Deere Reduces Workforce

October 22, 2019October 22, 2019 Kristi Ruggles Deere, ag economy

Deere recently announced indefinite layoffs amid demand woes.

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Egg Glut Hurts Ag Economy

October 22, 2019October 22, 2019 Kristi Ruggles ag economy, Egg

Too many hens laying too many eggs are pushing down prices for the consumer staple, hurting sales at producers and adding more stress to the farm economy.

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