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ECONOMIC ACTIVITY increased at a slight to moderate pace in eleven of twelve Federal Reserve Districts in late May and June, while one District reported no change. The pace of growth was quite close to that of last period, when activity expanded in ten Districts, was flat in one, and down in one. Consumer spending edged up as higher prices, particularly for fuel, dampened sales in other categories. Several Districts noted declines in spending on discretionary items or trading down to more affordable varieties. Tourism was up, with some Districts receiving a boost from World Cup visitors. Auto dealers reported little change in sales, but spending on repairs grew as consumers held onto vehicles for longer. Agricultural conditions deteriorated due to lower commodity prices, higher input costs, and tighter credit …

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   A RECENT Agricultural Finance Update from the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City brings good news with a catch. Farm loan growth stayed strong in the first quarter of 2026, but it was not spread evenly. The difference came down to the type of lender …

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The BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS compiles data on the number of establishments, monthly employment, and quarterly wages. Reports for NAICS agricultural sector codes have recently been compiled and released, providing county-level data for Colorado-Q4, Nebraska-Q4, and Wyoming-Q4 . . .

* BLS – U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

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ECONOMIC ACTIVITY increased at a slight to moderate pace for ten of the twelve Federal Reserve Districts, while one District reported a slight decline and one reported no change. Consumer spending remained mixed across Districts and increasingly bifurcated across income groups amid affordability pressures. Agriculture conditions were unchanged or declined for most of the Districts, with cost pressures intensifying from fuel and fertilizer spikes.
More broadly, business outlooks for the next six months were reported to have little change in anticipated growth, as elevated uncertainty and signs of weakening consumer spending weighed on sentiment …

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RIGHTRISK IS HANDING farmers and ranchers the keys to a better-managed business with the announcement of its robust Risk Controls resource directory, now available at RightRisk.org/controls. Unlike standard educational pages, this directory serves as a curated information filing cabinet, providing direct, real-time links to the data streams producers need to make informed decisions every day …

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   IF YOU SAT in a sale barn last week, then walked into the banker’s office the same afternoon, you might think you live in two different farm economies. On the one hand, cattle are bringing record prices and many ranchers are in a stronger position. On the other, a row-crop producer is staring at fertilizer quotes that keep changing and asking whether next year’s operating note will pencil out. Both of these stories are true at the same time …

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OVERALL ECONOMIC activity increased at a slight to modest pace in eight of the twelve Federal Reserve Districts, while two Districts reported little change and two Districts reported slight to modest declines. The conflict in the Middle East was cited as a major source of uncertainty that complicated decision-making around hiring, pricing, and capital investment, with many firms adopting a wait-and-see posture. Manufacturing activity rose slightly to moderately in most Districts. Banking sector activity was generally steady with loan demand stable to up moderately. On balance, consumer spending increased slightly despite harsh winter weather in some regions and higher fuel prices …

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   IF IT FEELS LIKE you are borrowing more money without making more money, you are not alone. The latest reports from the Federal Reserve and USDA tell an ag finance story with two sides. Credit is still moving, in some places fast. But that does not mean the farm economy is strong. …

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The BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS compiles data on the number of establishments, monthly employment, and quarterly wages. Reports for NAICS agricultural sector codes have recently been compiled and released, providing county-level data for Colorado-Q3, Nebraska-Q3, and Wyoming-Q3 . . .

* BLS – U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

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OVERALL ECONOMIC activity increased at a slight to moderate pace in seven of the twelve Federal Reserve Districts, while the number of Districts reporting flat or declining activity increased from four in the prior period to five in the current period. Although consumer spending increased slightly on balance, two Districts reported ongoing declines, and many noted that sales were dampened by economic uncertainty, increased price sensitivity, and lower-income consumers pulling back on spending. Districts impacted by winter storms said that retail traffic generally slowed, and one District said immigration enforcement activity negatively affected customer demand in urban areas.
   Auto sales were mostly down for Districts that reported on them, with many citing continuing affordability issues. Manufacturing activity improved overall since the previous reporting period, with eight Districts reporting varying degrees of growth and two reporting declines. Manufacturing contacts in many Districts reported increases in new orders, and several cited boosts in demand from data centers and, relatedly, energy infrastructure. Transportation activity was mixed across Districts that reported on it, with three reporting contractions and two reporting modest growth. Overall, financial services activity was reported as stable to up, with commercial lending being the primary area of strength. For most Districts that reported on residential real estate and construction, sales and activity decreased slightly, with low inventories and affordability remaining key issues. Nonresidential construction activity was mixed across reporting Districts but increased slightly on net. Among reporting Districts, agricultural conditions were mostly flat, and energy activity grew modestly on balance. Overall, economic expectations were optimistic, with most Districts expecting slight to moderate growth in the coming months …