Trust Model
Provenance is the product.
Every figure AGIntel surfaces carries its source, snapshot date, and availability state. When a source is unavailable, we say so - we do not fabricate values.
Core rules
- 1No fabrication. Point values are displayed only when the underlying source is available and verified.
- 2Source traceability. Every figure carries its provider, snapshot date, and availability state.
- 3Explicit unavailability. When a provider is delayed or degraded, the interface reflects that directly - not a stale value styled as fresh.
- 4Preserved archive. Every snapshot is retained; historical briefings are viewable with their original provenance intact.
Data sources
| Provider | Role | Cadence |
|---|---|---|
| CME Group | Commodity futures reference prices (grain, livestock, rates). | Daily, pre-market snapshot. |
| USDA NASS / AMS / ERS | Production, supply, price, and structural ag economy data. | Report-driven; varies by series. |
| FRED (St. Louis Fed) | Treasury yields, fed funds, macro rate series. | Daily. |
| U.S. Drought Monitor | Regional drought category classification. | Weekly. |
| Regional Federal Reserve surveys | Ag credit conditions, land values, lending demand. | Quarterly. |
| EIA | Energy prices including off-road diesel. | Weekly. |
What unavailable means
When a data feed is delayed, degraded, or pending release, AGIntel displays it as Unavailable. The interface will not fill gaps with stale data or fabricated estimates. This is non-negotiable and applies across every surface - dashboard tiles, scenario inputs, watchlist rows, alerts, and reports.