Ag Economy

Sandison: Not Enough Is Being Done To Expand Trade
Sandison: Not Enough Is Being Done To Expand Trade
Sandison: Not Enough Is Being Done To Expand Trade
Trade is always on the mind of Northwest Ag leaders, since the region is so dependent on overseas buyers.  But more and more, the American farming community as a whole is talking about trade, and what’s being done to open up new markets, or expand existing ones.  Derek Sandiso...
Ten Things That May Affect Ag in 2025
Ten Things That May Affect Ag in 2025
Ten Things That May Affect Ag in 2025
The majority of agricultural economists in the latest Monthly Monitor say U.S. ag ended 2024 in a recession.  Farm Journal’s AgWeb.com says 56% of ag economists responded “yes” to the question of a recession.  The newest Monthly Monitor asked economists what they’ll be watching for in the new year.  One of the biggest is the potential of a ...
Sandison: It’s A Very Challenging Time In Washington Ag
Sandison: It’s A Very Challenging Time In Washington Ag
Sandison: It’s A Very Challenging Time In Washington Ag
Across Washington, farmers, commodity groups, economists have discussed what a trying year 2024 has been for the agriculture community.   Add to that list the voice of Derek Sandison.    The Director of the Washington State Department of Agriculture says across the board, farming is very challenging right now.  Sandison not...
WSU’s McCluskey Named IAAE President
WSU’s McCluskey Named IAAE President
WSU’s McCluskey Named IAAE President
Washington State University’s Jill McCluskey was recently elected president of the International Association of Agricultural Economists.  McCluskey has been a member of the IAAE for many years, as an opportunity to network, collaborate and share research at international conferences.  She said she’...
NASDA Releases Feeding the Economy Report
NASDA Releases Feeding the Economy Report
NASDA Releases Feeding the Economy Report
As part of the National Ag Day Celebration this week, the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture released its annual Feeding the Economy Report.  The data shows food and agriculture industries and their suppliers contribute over $8.6 trillio...
Farmer Sentiment Dropped in February
Farmer Sentiment Dropped in February
Farmer Sentiment Dropped in February
The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer dropped five points to 125 in February.  Farmers’ perspectives regarding both current conditions on their farms and their expectations for the future also weakened during the month.  The Index of ...
Washington Farm Economy Looks Good For The Year Head
Washington Farm Economy Looks Good For The Year Head
Washington Farm Economy Looks Good For The Year Head
The Ag economist for the Washington State Department of Agriculture says 2023 is shaping up to be a good year for the farm economy across the Evergreen state.  Madi Roy says the Washington farm economy is fairly stable right now, but many are proceeding with caution.  One of ...

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