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‘Stuck in Neutral’: The Federal Reserve Bank’s Outlook for Agriculture [Webinar]

 

Despite a strengthening U.S. economy, the agricultural sector has been mired in a prolonged downturn alongside persistently low commodity prices and elevated input costs. Financial stress has continued to build for some producers amid the stagnation and profit opportunities have remained limited. Maintaining sufficient liquidity in the midst of cash flow shortages has remained a top priority for producers and lenders as interest rates have also begun to rise at a modest pace.

During this live webinar event, host Nathan Kauffman, Vice President and Omaha Branch Executive of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, breaks down the key reasons that the Ag economy is stuck in neutral while the overall U.S. economy is currently operating in high gear, and provide an outlook for the short and long-term future. Kauffman explores…

  • The recent economic factors that are driving the outlook for the U.S. farm sector
  • Implications for farm finances
  • Key risks to monitor in the months ahead

This FREE webinar was brought to you by Ag Equipment Intelligence and Farmers Edge.


About the Presenter

 

Nathan Kauffman

Nate Kauffman

Nathan Kauffman is vice president and Omaha Branch executive with the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City and is the Kansas City Fed’s principle expert in agricultural economics. He is a leading voice on the agricultural economy throughout the seven states of the Tenth Federal Reserve District and the broader Federal Reserve System. Nathan oversees several Bank and Federal Reserve efforts to track agricultural economic and financial conditions and hosts the Kansas City…

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