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Farmland
John Phipps: Have Chinese Investors Stolen American Agriculture?
A recent report showed by the start of 2020, Chinese owners controlled about 192,000 agricultural acres in the U.S., worth $1.9 billion. So, are Chinese investors stealing American agriculture? John Phipps weighs in.
August 02, 2021 11:31 AM
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Pork
John Phipps: In China’s High-Rise Hog Buildings, Where Does the Manure Go?
China’s multi-story hog buildings are highly talked about. And while it seems efficient, there’s one burning question: where does all the manure go? John Phipps answers viewers’ questions in Customer Support.
July 15, 2021 01:10 PM
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Poultry
John Phipps: Eggs Are Proof Grocery Shoppers Will Pay for Preference
Since the introduction of specialty eggs, John Phipps says the market has defied supply and demand axioms, comprising of 30% of the egg market. With prices six times higher, it’s proof shoppers will pay for preference.
July 13, 2021 03:38 PM
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Succession Planning
John Phipps: Why Respect is the Key Factor in Transitioning a Farm to Next Generation
John Phipps acknowledges the challenges in transition planning from one generation to the next. This week, he shares insights on why no transition will be successful if there is no trust nor respect between generations.
July 13, 2021 03:36 PM
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Succession Planning
John Phipps: Here’s the Biggest Issue Farm Families Face When Succession Planning
John Phipps says the two questions he gets from younger farmers are 1) How do I get into farming? And 2) How do I get Dad out? John says the topics are not unrelated and gives some insight in Customer Support.
July 13, 2021 03:35 PM
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Technology
John Phipps: The Silver Lining of the Surplus of Supply Shortages
John Phipps is experiencing many of the supply shortages crippling various industries across the industry. However, there may be a positive change that comes from so many issues with sourcing supplies.
June 24, 2021 02:06 PM
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Taxes and Finance
John Phipps: A Major Misconception About Step-Up in Basis and Farmland Inflation
The ERS at the USDA tracks the effect of inflation (or to put it another way, less valuable money) on farmland prices. John Phipps looks at the numbers in relation to stepped-up basis.
June 24, 2021 02:05 PM
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Succession Planning
John Phipps: Making a Meaningful Memorial Day
John Phipps says not including younger generations in a moment to reflect on those who have who gone before and especially who risked much on our behalf, the custom of formal remembrance will slip away.
June 24, 2021 02:02 PM
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Technology
John Phipps: The Similarities Between Genetically Modified Foods, Lab-Produced Diamonds
Recently the world’s biggest jewelry retailer announced it would switch from mined diamonds to lab-produced. There are similarities in genetically modified diamonds and genetically modified foods. John Phipps explains.
June 24, 2021 02:02 PM
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Technology
John Phipps: Hog Hotels? China’s Megaplex Hog Buildings
Multi-story hog farrowing and finishing buildings, often in megaplexes with tens of thousands of pigs in China. And according to John Phipps, there may be some benefits to the buildings.
June 24, 2021 01:54 PM
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