Rail Union Negotiations Back Off Track

Rail Union Negotiations Back Off Track

by | Oct 14, 2022 | Uncategorized

All aboard the strike express! And then back off it. And then… back on? We choo-choo-choose no: A few weeks ago, a strike by railroad workers seemed imminent—until a tentative agreement was reached in the 11th hour (technically, the 21st hour—after a 20-hour...
Fertilizer Outlook

Fertilizer Outlook

by | Oct 11, 2022 | Uncategorized

 “It’s harvest time in this little town, Time to bring it on in, pay the loans down…”  Luke Bryan’s lyrics ring true this time of year, especially as farmers bring in one of their most expensive harvests. We don’t need to remind everyone (okay, we will...
Farm Households Depend on Non-Farm Income

Farm Households Depend on Non-Farm Income

by | Sep 23, 2022 | Uncategorized

It’s no surprise that the vast majority of farm households rely on off-farm income sources—but the number may shock you. A study commissioned by CoBank and facilitated by researchers at the University of Missouri recently found that 82% of farm household income comes...
JBS Oinks Out a Settlement

JBS Oinks Out a Settlement

by | Sep 23, 2022 | Uncategorized

Woo, pig sue…y. JBS is back in court to settle a price-fixing case dealing with consumers—an un-porcine-ite event for them. Emptying the piggy bank: In 2021, JBS reached a $24.5M agreement that went to direct purchasers, and this year, they added $20M to their tab in...