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Inflation Moderating but Still Above Fed Target — Signals Higher Interest Rates
Inflation Moderating but Still Above Fed Target — Signals Higher Interest Rates

Inflation is moderating, but still well above the Federal Reserve’s 2% inflation goals.  So, farmers are bracing for higher interest rates ahead.

Industry
USDA Announces Additional Disaster and Pandemic Assistance: Climate Smart Ag Programs to Follow
USDA Announces Additional Disaster and Pandemic Assistance: Climate Smart Ag Programs to Follow

USDA has announced additional disaster and pandemic assistance for farmers, plus there is more funding for climate smart ag on the way.

Michelle Rook
Sustainability
One Nebraska Farmer Says Improving Soil Health Helped Keep Her on the Land
One Nebraska Farmer Says Improving Soil Health Helped Keep Her on the Land

In a moisture deficit area like southwest Nebraska conservation and regenerative practices have long been a staple for farmers.  That's important especially in drought years like 2022. 

Michelle Rook
Produce Crops
Flip Your Soil: Climate Smart Agriculture New Name for Conservation Practices Designed to Promote Soil Health and Carbon Sequestration
Flip Your Soil: Climate Smart Agriculture New Name for Conservation Practices Designed to Promote Soil Health and Carbon Sequestration

Soli health practices can help Flip Your Soil from good to great.  These practices are also part of the new push for Climate Smart Agriculture practices to sequester carbon.  

Michelle Rook
Industry
No Decision From President Biden on Lifting China Tariffs...Yet
No Decision From President Biden on Lifting China Tariffs...Yet

President Biden says he has not made a decision yet on whether to lift some of the $370 billion of tariffs imposed on Chinese imports by the Trump Administration.

Michelle Rook