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Terrain analysts and economists have a deep understanding of agriculture and share their knowledge and insights through reports, videos, presentations and more.

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Latest quarterly outlooks

Overview of the factors shaping agriculture.

Ag industry

Lower fertilizer, fuel, and interest costs could ease crop production expenses, but market volatility, weather, and policy risks continue to pressure farm profitability.

Beef

Drought conditions, beef imports, and market volatility are creating headwinds for cattle producers. Read Terrain’s Q4 cattle outlook, including price forecasts, market risks, and key industry trends.

Corn

Successful corn production often requires patience. Explore how planting decisions, crop development and changing conditions can influence yield potential throughout the growing season.

Soybeans

Soybean margins are improving, but market uncertainty remains. Explore the key factors shaping profitability and risk for soybean producers.

Swine

Lower hog prices and rising feed costs are squeezing producer margins. Explore the market forces reshaping the profitability outlook for hog operations.

Dairy

Declining margins are putting profitability under the microscope. Learn why producers are paying closer attention to margin management, cost control, and risk strategies to protect their operation's financial performance.

Wheat

Wheat prices are supported by fundamentals, but uncertainty around global supply, demand, and weather keeps markets unsettled.

Sorghum

Shifting market signals and export demand could drive an unexpected increase in sorghum acres.

Sugar beets

Sugar beet producers could see stronger profit opportunities in 2027 as improving market conditions, production outlooks, and margin potential create a more optimistic financial picture for the year ahead.

Farm Equipment

Machinery costs per acre remain elevated as equipment prices, financing costs and repair expenses continue to pressure farm profitability. Learn what may lie ahead for producers.

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