THOUGHT PIECES

The USDA is out with its annual look at farmland values and cash rents.  USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer said the latest numbers indicate a cooling in year over year growth.

The spring wheat crop continues to progress at a fairly normal clip.  According to NASS, 87% of the crop is headed nationwide, slightly behind the five-year average of 88%.  Locally, the Washington crop is completely headed while Idaho’s crop is at 99%.