Top economic charts to monitor in 2024, says FCC

Jan 15, 2024

As we start the new year amid elevated inflation and major headwinds facing the economy, Farm Credit Canada’s (FCC) Economics team presents the top economic charts to monitor in 2024 to help make sense of the economic environment for farm operations, agribusinesses and food processors.

The blog post titled, Top economic charts to monitor in 2024, now is available for publication, in whole or in part, without permission. We just ask that you credit the source, Farm Credit Canada, Economics. The web link to be used for the written press can be: www.fcc.ca/economics (see the blog of January 9, 2024).

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Video: Do Cold Temps Impact Emerging Corn & Soybeans? | Pioneer Agronomy

A cold snap swept across west central Minnesota and eastern South Dakota, bringing frost, fog, and temperatures dipping into the 20s—raising urgent questions about early crop damage.

Pioneer Agronomist Eric Rice breaks down what those overnight temperatures could mean for emerged corn and soybeans, how to assess frost injury, and why patience is key before making any replant decisions. Learn the critical differences between corn and soybean growing points, what cosmetic vs. serious damage looks like, and how last week’s high winds may also be influencing what you’re seeing in the field.

Watch for:

• Frost thresholds for early-season crop damage

• Why corn may be more resilient than it looks

• Soybean growth stages and frost susceptibility

• How to evaluate brittle stems and discolored tissue

• Why waiting 4–5 days before assessing stand loss matters

• When to contact your local Pioneer agronomist or sales representative