http://www.agweb.comAgWeb.comhttp://www.agweb.com/Rural-Economy-Continues-to-Grow/The rural economy is still the bright spot as the Rural Mainstreet Index (RMI) strengthened to its highest level since December 2012. Strong farm income and high commodity prices have driven the farmland price index above growth neutral for the 42nd consecutive month. Marc SchoberWed, 22 May 2013 12:28:00 GMT30238http://www.agweb.com/Rural-Economy-Continues-to-Grow/The rural economy is still the bright spot as the Rural Mainstreet Index (RMI) strengthened to its highest level since December 2012. Strong farm income and high commodity prices have driven the farmland price index above growth neutral for the 42nd consecutive month. Marc SchoberWed, 22 May 2013 12:28:00 GMT30238http://www.agweb.com/Rural-Economy-Continues-to-Grow/The rural economy is still the bright spot as the Rural Mainstreet Index (RMI) strengthened to its highest level since December 2012. Strong farm income and high commodity prices have driven the farmland price index above growth neutral for the 42nd consecutive month. Marc SchoberWed, 22 May 2013 12:28:00 GMT30238http://www.agweb.com/Farmland-Values-Increase-by-20-in-Plains-States/For the third straight year, farmland prices in the Tenth Federal Reserve District have increased by double digits year over year, a record for this survey. Farmer income also remained elevated, but bankers are concerned going forward as low crop prices and higher input costs may curb farmer income. [...]Marc SchoberTue, 21 May 2013 07:23:00 GMT30226http://www.agweb.com/Farmland-Values-Increase-by-20-in-Plains-States/For the third straight year, farmland prices in the Tenth Federal Reserve District have increased by double digits year over year, a record for this survey. Farmer income also remained elevated, but bankers are concerned going forward as low crop prices and higher input costs may curb farmer income. [...]Marc SchoberTue, 21 May 2013 07:23:00 GMT30226http://www.agweb.com/Farmland-Values-Increase-by-20-in-Plains-States/For the third straight year, farmland prices in the Tenth Federal Reserve District have increased by double digits year over year, a record for this survey. Farmer income also remained elevated, but bankers are concerned going forward as low crop prices and higher input costs may curb farmer income. [...]Marc SchoberTue, 21 May 2013 07:23:00 GMT30226http://www.agweb.com/Crop-Progress-Corn-Acres-Planted-Jumps-to-71/Improved weather opened up a window for farmers to plant the 2013 crop, resulting in a 43% increase in week to week corn acres planted. Farmers in the Corn Belt will see increased moisture at the beginning of this week, favoring developed crops but slowing down planting the remainder of the crop. Marc SchoberMon, 20 May 2013 16:09:00 GMT30220http://www.agweb.com/Crop-Progress-Corn-Acres-Planted-Jumps-to-71/Improved weather opened up a window for farmers to plant the 2013 crop, resulting in a 43% increase in week to week corn acres planted. Farmers in the Corn Belt will see increased moisture at the beginning of this week, favoring developed crops but slowing down planting the remainder of the crop. Marc SchoberMon, 20 May 2013 16:09:00 GMT30220http://www.agweb.com/Crop-Progress-Corn-Acres-Planted-Jumps-to-71/Improved weather opened up a window for farmers to plant the 2013 crop, resulting in a 43% increase in week to week corn acres planted. Farmers in the Corn Belt will see increased moisture at the beginning of this week, favoring developed crops but slowing down planting the remainder of the crop. Marc SchoberMon, 20 May 2013 16:09:00 GMT30220http://www.agweb.com/Farmland-Values-Increased-4-in-First-Quarter-of-2013/The value of "good" farmland increased 4% in the first quarter of 2013 compared to the fourth quarter of 2012, and year over year values have increased by 15%. Of the five states included in the 7th District, four states posted double digit year over year increases, masking Wisconsin's 3% decrease.Marc SchoberMon, 20 May 2013 13:29:00 GMT30218