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Agricultural conditions have worsened slightly since late February due to a variety of factors including wet fields, persistent drought, and a cold winter, according to the latest Fed Beige Book report. Prices for corn and soybeans fell. Contacts in the … Continue reading

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Agricultural conditions worsened across the U.S. due to weak farm income, persistent drought, and declining exports, according to the latest Fed Beige Book report. Prices for corn and soybeans fell in the Midwest and western and southern Plains. Cropland values … Continue reading

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With crop prices broadly lower than a year ago, farmers are focused on minimizing costs in 2015, rather than maximizing output. Growers are purchasing fewer and lower cost inputs. In addition, rental terms for some cropland are under pressure, according … Continue reading

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