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6+ hour, 52+ min ago (209+ words) As Midwest agriculture faces another year of low profits, farmers need to take a closer look at their farm balance sheet, which is a snapshot of their financial condition. The market-value balance sheet is based on the current value of…...
3+ week, 3+ day ago (130+ words) The Federal Reserve voted overwhelmingly (11-1) Wednesday to hold its key interest rate steady. The decision was widely expected by market analysts prior to the vote. The benchmark federal funds rate will remain between 3.5% and 3.75%. Key influences in the decision included…...
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (213+ words) USDA’s initial livestock outlook for 2026 points to increases in pork, broiler, turkey and dairy production, while beef production is expected to decline and lamb production stay the same. Pork production is projected to increase nearly 3% to 28.3 billion pounds. Producer farrowing…...
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (289+ words) Fed keeps interest rates unchanged FarmWeekNow The Federal Reserve showed little interest in changing the benchmark federal funds rate Wednesday after three consecutive cuts.The FedâÂÂs 12-person, rate-setting committee voted 10-2 Wednesday to keep the federal benchmark interest…...