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2020 cash rents remain flat for fourth straight year, USDA reports
In the past decade, Iowa’s cash rental rates peaked at $260 per acre before declining to $230 today.
Farmers’ Working Capital Hits 10-Year Low, Economists Say
This is a good indication of the amount of cash that farmers have available to make purchases and repay their short-term debt obligations.
Farmers' Working Capital Drops To 10-year Low
High levels of working capital provide farmers with the financial capacity to easily reinvest in their businesses.
Price Swings Fade Farm Profitability Chances, Economist Says
The recent price swings in the commodity markets have had a substantial impact on the expected profitability of corn and soybean farms.
Farm Bills Underperform In Falling Income Years, Economist Says
What is interesting about this data is that the recent downturn has not been met by an increase in direct government program payments.
Top 16 Ag Questions For 2017
Farmers are positive, but will this match reality?