Economic Minute

September 15, 2026

September’s WASDE supported crop prices as tighter corn and soybean ending stocks help offset higher costs, interest rates and inflation pressures for producers.

July 15, 2026

Acreage reports answered key planting questions, but crop prices, weather, demand and interest rates will shape agriculture's outlook in the months ahead.

April 7, 2026

USDA planting data, grain stocks and oil price volatility shape the 2026 outlook as weather, inflation and interest rates add uncertainty to agriculture.

Dr. Megan Roberts is a seasoned agricultural economist at Compeer Financial, bringing experience in farm economics, agribusiness education and policy analysis. With deep roots in agriculture, Megan combines academic expertise and hands-on farming experience to provide real-world insights that help farmers navigate economic challenges and opportunities. 

Before joining Compeer, Megan spent years teaching agricultural economics and business in higher education, including leadership roles in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system and as an Extension educator at the University of Minnesota. She holds a doctorate in agricultural education from Texas A&M University, along with a master’s and bachelor’s degree in agriculture from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities. 

Beyond academia, Megan is a farmer herself, living on a farrow-to-finish hog, corn and soybean farm in southern Minnesota with her husband and son. Growing up on a dairy farm and now co-managing her family’s operation, she understands the day-to-day of farming, giving her a unique perspective that blends economic theory with practical application.

Megan is a regular speaker at industry events and published author on farm business strategies and ag policy. Her ability to break down complex economic trends into actionable insights makes her a trusted resource for today’s farmers and agribusiness professionals.