Center for Agriculture and the Economy
Leveraging expertise from the Kansas City Fed, the Center provides timely analysis of industry developments and conducts ongoing research on the agricultural economy.
Effect of The Ag Economy On the Broader Economy in the Tenth District
From the latest Tenth District Survey of Agricultural Credit Conditions: disparities in conditions for the crop and livestock sectors have spilled over to broader local economies. About half of lenders in states most heavily reliant on cattle revenues reported agricultural economic conditions have recently had a positive effect on the broader economy. However, 70% of lenders in Kansas, Nebraska, and Missouri reported negative spillover of agricultural conditions to general economic conditions. Read more.
Note: Respondents answered the following question: How have recent agricultural economic conditions affected broader economic conditions and business activity in your lending area?
Research and Information
Ag Finance Updates
Read articles summarizing recent national developments in agricultural finance and lending.
Ag Bulletin
Review the latest Ag Bulletin for a summary of national ag conditions.
Ag Credit Survey
The quarterly Ag Credit Survey provides current indicators of the financial performance of Tenth District agriculture.
Ag Research Hub
Find all of the Kansas City Fed's research and resources on agriculture and related topics.
System Resources
Find links to research and resources on agriculture and rural topics from throughout the Federal Reserve System.
Latest Research and Updates
Agriculture
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Credit Conditions Tighten Gradually | -
Firm-Level Pass-Through of Supply Chain Disruptions: Insights from the U.S. Beef Market | -
Omaha Branch holds Economic Forum | -
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City Launches Center for Agriculture and the Economy | -
Biofuel Policies Are Likely to Drive Future Demand for U.S. Corn and Soybeans | -
Food and Agriculture Economic Summit Highlights Factors Influencing Investment in Food Production and Distribution |
Agricultural Finance
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Disparate Conditions in Crop and Livestock Sectors Evident in Credit Conditions | -
Larger Operating and Livestock Loans Drive Farm Lending Demand | -
Farm Debt at Agricultural Banks Continues to Build | -
Weakness in Crop Sector Weighs Further on Farm Finances | -
Farm Financial Conditions Continue to Deteriorate | -
Growth in Farm Lending Activity Eases |
Presentations
- Update on the U.S. Agricultural Economy |
- Outlook for the U.S. and U.S. Agriculture |
- Farm Economy and Financial Outlook |
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Remarks on the Outlook and Monetary Policy | - Economic Outlook for U.S. Agriculture - May |
- Economic Outlook for U.S. Agriculture |
The Kansas City Fed's Continuing Commitment to Agriculture
Through regular surveys, analysis and connections across the industry, the Kansas City Fed has had a longstanding focus on U.S. and global agriculture. Leveraging this expertise, the Center for Agriculture and the Economy serves as a resource within the Federal Reserve System by providing timely analysis of industry developments and conducting ongoing research on the agricultural economy. The Kansas City Fed is committed to understanding developments in the agricultural economy and gathering perspectives from rural America in order to include them in discussions on the national economy.
Announcing the Center for Agriculture and the Economy
Through its regular surveys, analysis and connections across the industry, the Kansas City Fed has had a longstanding focus on the U.S. and global agricultural economy. Leveraging this expertise, the Center for Agriculture and the Economy will serve as a resource within the Federal Reserve System by providing timely analysis of industry developments and conducting ongoing research on the agricultural economy and the rural regions where production predominates