Learn about the Federal Reserve’s most recent vote on the Fed Fund rate and what to expect of interest rates in the coming months.

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) of the Federal Reserve (Fed) met May 2-3 and voted to increase the Fed Funds rate by 0.25%, bringing the overnight rate to 5.00-5.25%. 

Dr. Kohl reflects on two recent trips to Florida that quickly reminded him that baseball spring training is in full force and ready to move to the regular season playing field where the games count. Those in the agriculture industry are in a transition mode taking their production, marketing, risk management, and financial plans into the field for execution over the remainder of 2023.

Commentary, wisdom, and perspectives from globally renowned agricultural economist Dr. David M. Kohl..

Glen Semple shares how continued interest rate hikes are affecting the U.S. economy and what is projected for interest rates going forward. 

Dr. Kohl reflects on some of the major takeaways from FCI’s FreshRoots program meetings. Review the key lessons young and beginning farmers learned during these meetings – from managing economic hardships to making challenging, but valuable, operation changes.