CoBank

Surging imports of U.S. grains, meat and dairy position Mexico to surpass Canada as leading ag export market in 2025, according to CoBank.

The U.S. economy continues to outpace earlier expectations, but rural industries are disproportionately exposed to federal policy and face downside risks.

The CoBank 2024 outlook report examines several key factors that will shape agriculture and market sectors that serve U.S. rural communities.

Profitability outlook for wheat storage improves, but tight global supplies bring risk of price volatility.

Increased global demand for U.S. rice will ultimately give way to falling prices when India’s ban is lifted.

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine expected to result in tight grain stocks and price volatility for at least two years.

With the economy on solid ground, Federal Reserve decisions will have outsized influence.

Despite price trends, U.S. soybean acres not expected to surpass corn in 2022.

Businesses and industries wrestle with perhaps the worst supply chain bottlenecks to date.

Labor challenges felt during the pandemic and continuing today will incentivize businesses to increase automation within their operations.