Fuel prices began the new year declining after a late-year increase during the holidays. The national average is down 17.3 cents from a month ago and 12.6 cents lower than a year ago.
The new “Dealer Business Outlook and Trends Report” shows a significant drop in optimism in new and used whole goods revenue forecasts, but parts and service forecasts record highs.
The USDA has issued the latest Monthly World Ag Supply and Demand report. This month’s corn outlook is for fractionally higher supplies and ending stocks.
CFB President Jamie Johansson is calling for increasing the pace and scale of forest management, livestock grazing and protect communities and the environment.