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The world's peak population is just a few decades away. How can producers prepare their operations for a not-so-distant future of fewer consumers? Join us for a new special report series, "The Big Shrink." We’re researching global population projections and the impact to agriculture for the farmer-owners of AgCountry Farm Credit Services, American AgCredit, Farm Credit Services of America and Frontier Farm Credit. 👇 https://lnkd.in/etTdH6N2  #Agriculture #GlobalPopulation #PopulationTrends #TheBigShrink

Our just-released Q2 2025 Outlook covers how key agricultural markets from dairy and almonds to cattle and grains are shaping up in a year of increased uncertainty. Check out the key highlights in this recap by our dairy analyst Ben Laine. 🔽 #Agriculture #Commodities #AgEconomy #Dairy #Grains

When our analysts aren't behind their desks, they're on the road meeting with #FarmCredit customers and engaging in their industries.   Here's a list of events they'll be attending in April.   ✉️ Drop a comment or message if you'd like to meet with someone.

For the last 30 years, U.S. agriculture has been successful at developing export markets to find a home for its growing productivity. And in the coming decade, export markets will continue to play a vital role for U.S. farmers. However, corn, sorghum, soybeans and wheat all face a unique set of risks and challenges. The second report from “The Big Shrink” global population series highlights the risk profiles of these major U.S. commodities, broken into four categories: slowing population growth, concentration risk, the risk to financial stability, and “trade friendliness” risk. Here are three of the risk takeaways from our Matt Clark’s report, “Best Trade Friends Forever?: Part 1.” #Agriculture #Commodities #Grain #GlobalPopulation #AgExports

In "Best Trade Friends Forever?: Part 2," the third report in our global population series, we discuss a path forward for U.S. agriculture in a world of fewer consumers. "If new demand sources are unable to be developed, the long-standing model in U.S. agriculture of continuous productivity expansion could yield surpluses that weigh heavily on the farm economy," writes Terrain senior rural economy analyst, Matt Clark. "A new reality of a future world population that stops growing will require new approaches in U.S. agriculture, including:" ◾ Deepening and broadening export markets strategically ◾ Capturing growing demand for high-value products ◾ Diversifying revenue streams ◾ Developing new domestic demand 🌎 Download the report and explore "The Big Shrink" series here: https://lnkd.in/gYEbvAaS #GlobalPopulation #Agriculture #Exports #FarmEconomy

The Spring 2025 issue of "Winescape" provides nuanced insights into the Grape Crush Report and key factors for a recovery in the oversupplied grape market. Although the crush was the smallest in 20 years, explains author Chris Bitter, it was unevenly small across regions, grape pricing districts and varieties. "2025 is certain to be another challenging year for both coastal and Interior grape growers, as buyers will have the upper hand in most cases,” he continues. “It will be important for sellers to carefully consider all offers and be flexible on price unless they are confident they are holding the better hand." Download the report today for more insights that serve American AgCredit wine customers, including an analysis of wine sales data and the outlook for the economy and wine market in 2025: winescape.com #CaliforniaWine #WineIndustry #Agriculture

BRICS+ has the economic size and population base to wield global influence. In a new report, our senior rural economy analyst, Matt Clark, considers the implications for the farm economy, including whether the economic alliance (made up of Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa and new entrants) can completely move away from U.S. agriculture and the dollar. Find out more 👉 https://brnw.ch/21wRktI #FarmEconomy #Agriculture #BRICSPlus

The landscape of trade flow is always shifting over time and often corresponding with shifts in population growth. Asia, whose population increased 50% from 1990 to 2024, is now the biggest buyer of U.S. corn, soybean, sorghum and wheat exports. 📈 Read our second report of "The Big Shrink" series to learn which commodities face the greatest risk from slowing population growth among export partners, how soon it will matter, and mitigating factors. 👇 https://lnkd.in/ghxWvsvR #Agriculture #Exports #Commodities #GlobalPopulation

For dairy producers, "maximizing profit no longer means maximizing the number of cows you're milking or rolling herd average alone," writes Ben Laine, our senior dairy analyst, in a new report. Milk components such as milkfat and protein are becoming more critical for producers' long-term success. This is especially true as dairy consumers continue to favor cheese over fluid milk. "Components are the key to making these products and strong demand has pushed their value higher," Ben states. Read "Does Dairy Need New Success Benchmarks?" to learn more 👉 https://brnw.ch/21wR4vS ▶️ (ICYMI, Ben also presented a Farm Credit Services of America webinar on this topic: https://brnw.ch/21wR4vT

Since the 1970s, the U.S. agricultural sector has operated on the premise that more people will require more food, notably in the form of exports. That desire to feed the world created opportunities for U.S. farmers and ranchers. But now, the industry is facing a new moment. One where population decline in the coming decades is a likely scenario, calling for a new winning strategy for U.S. agriculture. Explore our first report of "The Big Shrink" series, "How Will Agriculture Navigate the Baby Bust?" to learn more: https://lnkd.in/eCEXEJbv #Agriculture #GlobalPopulation #PopulationTrends