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Agricultural activity was mixed but improving on average. Most Federal Reserve reporting Districts noted higher prices for their respective major crops at the time farmers were able to lock-in for the fall harvest, while Cleveland, Richmond, and Chicago reported that … Continue reading

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Crop conditions are promising in many Fed bank districts, but low commodity prices continue to pressure agricultural incomes, according to the latest Fed Beige Book report. Favorable weather has gotten the growing season off to a solid start in the … Continue reading

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Agricultural economic conditions have been flat to moderately down across the Federal Reserve Districts since mid-January. Low commodity prices and weak global demand continue to pressure farm income. The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis reports weaker farm incomes and lower … Continue reading

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