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Analysis of U.S. Agriculture, Farm Finance, and Rural Economic Conditions

The Kansas City Fed’s Center for Agriculture and the Economy provides in‑depth analysis on agricultural markets, farm financial conditions, rural economic trends, commodity sectors, and the broader forces shaping U.S. agriculture. Through data‑driven research, surveys, and timely reporting, the Center helps producers, lenders, policymakers, and researchers understand evolving economic conditions in agriculture.

Explore the latest analysis, historical archives, and long‑form research on topics including farm lending, agricultural credit conditions, farmland values, crop and livestock markets, food prices, agricultural employment, supply chain dynamics, and the rural economy.

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Farmland Values Remain Firm Despite Deterioration in Farm Finances

Despite gradual deterioration in farm financial conditions over the past year, agricultural real estate values in the Tenth Federal Reserve District remained strong in 2025.

Regional Agriculture Agricultural Credit Survey
Ty Kreitman
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February 11, 2026
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Larger Operating Loans Boost Farm Lending Activity in 2025

Strong demand for operating loans boosted farm lending activity at commercial banks in the fourth quarter of 2025.

US Agriculture Agricultural Finance Update National Survey of Terms of Lending to Farmers
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January 30, 2026
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EconQuest: Where Learning Meets Real-World Economics

How Do Food Prices Help Measure Inflation?

Consumer Price Index Economics Inflation Research Food Prices Services Inflation
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January 27, 2026
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Tighter Liquidity and Improved Earnings at Agricultural Banks

Alongside strong growth in farm loans, liquidity at commercial agricultural banks tightened and earnings increased during the third quarter.

US Agriculture Commercial Bank Call Report Agricultural Finance Update
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December 17, 2025
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Credit Conditions Tighten Gradually

Weakness in the crop sector weighed further on farm finances, and credit conditions tightened gradually in the third quarter of 2025.

Agricultural Finance Update Federal Reserve Ag Credit Surveys
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November 25, 2025
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Firm-Level Pass-Through of Supply Chain Disruptions: Insights from the U.S. Beef Market

A supply disruption’s effect on retail prices depends on the magnitude of the shock and the perceived reliability of the seller.

Research Working Paper Food Prices Agriculture Manufacturing
Francisco Scott
Marco Duarte
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November 25, 2025
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Disparate Conditions in Crop and Livestock Sectors Evident in Credit Conditions

Agricultural credit conditions in most of the region deteriorated gradually during the third quarter of 2025, but strength in the cattle sector improved farm finances in some areas.

Agricultural Credit Survey Agriculture
Francisco Scott
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November 7, 2025
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Omaha Branch holds Economic Forum

President Jeff Schmid and Omaha Branch Executive Nate Kauffman highlighted the Tenth District's economic-focused events and introduced the Center for Agriculture and the Economy.

Ten Magazine Ten Omaha Branch Agriculture
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October 30, 2025
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Larger Operating and Livestock Loans Drive Farm Lending Demand

Steady demand for operating and feeder livestock loans boosted farm lending at commercial banks in the third quarter.

Agricultural Finance Update National Survey of Terms of Lending to Farmers
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October 15, 2025
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Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City Launches Center for Agriculture and the Economy

The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City announced the launch of its Center for Agriculture and the Economy.

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October 15, 2025
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