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Compeer’s Economic Minute – Impacts of Government Shutdown on the Agricultural Economy and Market Trends

In this episode with Ag Economist Dr. Megan Roberts, we discuss the economic impacts of a government shutdown on farmers, delayed USDA data releases, and potential impacts on government payments. She highlights the importance of monitoring controllable factors like crop management and basis levels, macroeconomic factors like unemployment and inflation, and their influence on interest rates. Listen to Compeer’s Economic Minute to learn more about potential aid programs for farmers, export demand for crops, and market conditions.