search our site     home > key topics > macroeconomics in the ag & food economy   macroeconomics & u.s. agriculture The U.S. agricultural sector is affected by four key macroeconomic variables: exchange rates, interest rates, income growth, and terms of trade. ERS analyzes the impact of changes in these macroeconomic factors on U.S. agriculture. related briefing rooms - offer an indepth discussion synthesizing ERS research Macroeconomics and Agriculture feature Macroeconomic Factors Behind the Fall in Farm Interest Rates indicates that interest rates on agricultural loans are determined by factors primarily outside of agriculture. This article discusses the factors that led to the fall in farm interest rates in 2001, as well as the farm interest rate outlook for 2002. web administration: webadmin@ers.usda.gov updated: June 18, 2002  Also at ERS... latest publications (all) • Amber Waves, February 2004 • Macroeconomic Factors Behind the Fall in Farm Interest Rates • The Food and Fiber System: Contributing to the U.S. and World Economies latest data products (all) • Agricultural Exchange Rate Data Set • Farm Income Data • International Macroeconomic Data Set resources • Contact an ERS Expert • Calendar of Releases services • Receive E-mail Updates • E-mail This Page • Translate This Page

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