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FAPRI outlook shows downward shifts in farm income, commodity prices

Todays Farmer Magazine

Still, there’s no question farm finances are much tighter than they were just two years ago.” The report also noted that lower prices for farm inputs, such as fertilizer, partially offset the drop in commodity prices but not enough to avoid declines in farmers’ net returns. per bushel in 2022-23 fall to a projected $4.39 per bushel.

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FAPRI forecasts falling prices for producers

Todays Farmer Magazine

The outlook summarizes baseline projections for agricultural and biofuel markets using information available in January 2023. Higher fertilizer, fuel and feed costs contributed to a sharp increase in farm production expenses in 2022. Based on forecasts by S&P Global analytics firm, U.S.

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A palm oil company, a group of U.S. venture capitalists, and the destruction of Peru’s rainforest

Food Environment and Reporting Network

The global market for palm oil, valued at more than $70 billion last year, is experiencing steady growth, driven by its use in products as varied as food, beverages, biofuels, and cosmetics. The United States later financed a mill that would be run by a farmer cooperative. “Oh, f**k,” he remembered thinking.