Last quarter, our analysis of Crunchbase data shows 146 AgTech startups raised a total of $1.5B. This represents a 6% decrease in funding and a 42% decrease in deals from Q2 2023. There were seven AgTech exits last quarter,...
Farmscape for July 18, 2022
Full Interview 8:05
Listen
A Swine Health Information Center funded investigation has determined porcine morbillivirus presents an insignificant risk to the U.S. swine herd. The identification by the Iowa State University Veterinary Diagnostic Lab...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced it will begin providing additional, automatic financial assistance for qualifying guaranteed Farm Loan Programs (FLP) borrowers who are facing financial risk. The announcement is part of the $3.1 billion to...
As we start the new year amid elevated inflation and major headwinds facing the economy, Farm Credit Canada’s (FCC) Economics team presents the top economic charts to monitor in 2024 to help make sense of the economic environment for...
Fears of higher rates and weakening economic conditions linger over the year’s second half.
Effects from the pandemic and Ukraine war continue to reverberate through the global economy. Food and energy prices remain high, though prices for underlying commodities have...
Because of persistent strength in labor markets and consumer spending, economic growth during the first half of 2023 was stronger than anticipated. Inflation and some recessionary indicators in the second half make prospects for growth less promising as we...
This periodical update provides a market outlook for dairy, cattle, wheat, and other key commodities, and gives an overview of what developments to watch in the upcoming months in North America.
- Economy: The recent banking turmoil has complicated monetary policy...
Demand uncertainties rise as consumers face mounting pressures. With inflation outpacing wage growth, lower real wages are expected to negatively impact protein consumption in Q4 2022 and 1H 2023.
Value-conscious consumers are already seeking out lower-value cuts, trading down from...
Production will slow in 2024 as the sow herd contracts in the main production regions. This trend is expected to result in a decline or flat production throughout 2024, with disease pressures adding to the industry's challenges. Despite production...
MU Extension workshops help families tackle succession planning.
Successfully transitioning a family farming business to the next generation doesn’t happen overnight.
University of Missouri Extension agricultural business specialist Wesley Tucker says it takes planning and “communication, communication, communication.”
To help families start...