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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
Rains easing drought in the south were offset by dryness in the Plains
Historical trends point to 1 in 4 acres not being harvested after barrage of adverse weather
USDA condition ratings show a slight uptick in winter wheat rated good-to-excellent
While drought intensity eased, most areas remain abnormally dry
SRW wheat declined but remained near even
The dry conditions have allowed for swift planting progress
USDA annual summary shows red-meat production fell 2% last year, with beef production down 4%.
Freezing temperatures pushed condition ratings lower again this week