Journal Article
A Tale of Two Economies: Farmers Struggle despite Strong U.S. Economy
Kauffman, Nathan; Jenkins, Suzanne (2018)
Dropping commodity prices have caused U.S. farm income to plunge in recent years. Relatively steady farmland prices, however, have helped farmers stay solvent.
The Regional Economist , Volume 26 , Issue 3

Banking Analytics: Net Interest Margins Rise at U.S. Banks
Jenkins, Suzanne; Zott, Richard (2025-06-10)
Net interest margins at U.S. banks continued to increase in the first quarter of 2025 after rising steadily throughout 2024.
On the Economy

Journal Article
Freshwater Scarcity Risk Rises in the U.S. and Eighth District
Jenkins, Suzanne (2021-07-02)
Although fresh water was once considered abundant, growing scarcity issues are putting pressure on parts of the U.S.—including in the Fed’s Eighth District.
The Regional Economist

Journal Article
How the Russia-Ukraine War Helped Fuel Record Fertilizer Prices
Jenkins, Suzanne (2022-10-04)
The Russia-Ukraine war further tightened the global supply of fertilizer, pushing prices to record highs in March 2022 and causing concern for U.S. farmers.
The Regional Economist

Journal Article
Bourbon and Whiskey Distillers Face Rosy Tourism, Vexing Tariffs
Gascon, Charles S.; Fuchs, James W.; Jenkins, Suzanne; Bokun, Kathryn (2018)
U.S. distillers face retaliatory tariffs abroad, but tourism related to whiskey remains a bright spot.
The Regional Economist , Volume 26 , Issue 4