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Farmland
John Phipps: The Great Land Debate on Long-Term vs. Short-Term Leases
Long-term land leases aren’t popular in the core of the Corn Belt, but are in other production areas in the U.S., as well as around the globe. John Phipps weighs in on the debate, along with other factors at play.
February 14, 2022 12:19 PM
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Taxes and Finance
John Phipps: As Inflation Increases Costs for Consumers, Here’s What is Often Overlooked
Inflation is hitting headlines after an unprecedented run of low inflation. It’s been 12 plus years since it managed to creep far above 2-2.5%. John Phipps explains what’s being overlooked in the inflation discussion.
February 08, 2022 07:19 AM
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Succession Planning
John Phipps’ Ugly Truth about Succession Planning: Unearned Wealth Brings Out the Worst in Everybody
John Phipps’ observation about the attitudes and sentiments of heirs boil down to one main issue, as he says often, the conversation becomes a philosophical, or even religious controversy.
January 31, 2022 08:02 AM
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Technology
John Phipps: Is North Korea the New Breeding Ground for Cyber Warfare?
Exploiting their growing hacking skills, John Phipps says North Korea’s cybercrime against banks, and economic institutions now generate about 8% of their economy. And he says this could have an impact on agriculture.
January 21, 2022 08:41 AM
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Succession Planning
John Phipps: Here are the 10 Things We Learned in 2021
From the Great Resignation to factors that fueled costs for farmers, John Phipps looks back and outlines some of the key lessons learned in 2021.
January 03, 2022 01:30 PM
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Technology
A Magical Rural Minnesota Christmas Tree Decked Out with 50,000 Lights
Jerry Lageson bought a piece of property along Interstate 35 south of Faribault, Minn. in 1976. And today, the tree is a sight to see as American Countryside’s Andrew McCrea shares this Christmas weekend.
December 24, 2021 02:50 PM
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Technology
John Phipps Gives Viewers a Peek Into His Christmas Workshop
John Phipps has been busy making handmade gifts in his workshop. During U.S. Farm Report this week, he gives viewers a peek at his workshop, as well as the gifts he’s crafted over the years.
December 24, 2021 07:10 AM
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Used Machinery
Machinery Pete Shows Off Eye-Catching Tractor Christmas Light Displays Across the Country
Machinery Pete shares festive tractors displays this year. From tractors lit up with a plethora of lights, to a Santa taking the tractor reigns, tractor owners share their best displays this holiday season.
December 24, 2021 07:08 AM
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Taxes and Finance
John Phipps: Will the Increase in Value of Farm Capital Assets Keep Up With Inflation?
As inflation continues to climb in the U.S., does the increase in value of capital assets keep up with inflation in the end? John Phipps answers a viewer’s question in Customer Support.
December 13, 2021 05:18 PM
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Taxes and Finance
John Phipps: The $3T Burning Question Economists Are Now Asking
As U.S. consumer spending and excess savings are both on the rise, John Phipps says the pandemic stirred up the status quo, and now there’s a key question economists are asking as the calendar flips to 2022.
December 10, 2021 09:17 AM
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