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Spencer Langford

Economist, Pro Farmer

Spencer Langford grew up on a dairy and tobacco farm in central Kentucky. After that, he attended Western Kentucky University and received a B.S. in Agribusiness while also publishing research on small farmers financial well-being. Following graduation Spencer worked for USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service for 5 years where he primarily worked on row crop and livestock estimates across the Delta and Mid-South states.

Latest Stories
Heavy rains west of the Mississippi are keeping total U.S. drought mostly flat
Sinking cutout values and cheap chicken competition suggest market has yet to find a solid floor
USDA’s condition ratings of corn, soybeans, and cotton are final for the year
Placements shocked to the downside, driving cattle numbers lower
Beyond inventory numbers, placements and heifer retention data will set the tone for feeder futures.
Most areas saw drought improve, with the Delta being a notable exception
Changes were minor as harvest of the crop continued
The southern U.S. saw the most reduction this week