Eight Key Trends Affecting U.S. Agriculture

It’s been a bumpy ride for the economy, markets, and the agriculture industry over the past few years. Swings in commodity prices, inflation, interest rates, world events, and now trade policy have roiled the farm sector and created significant uncertainty for producers. In the spirit of trying to simplify a complex situation, this article highlights eight key economic and market trends that are having an outsized impact on U.S. farmers, both for better and for worse.