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John Phipps: Trying to Explain the Unexplainable in China
China’s GDP growth could possibly drop lower than the U.S. this year. In fact, fewer and fewer sectors are healthy, and only then by direct government intervention.
September 08, 2023 04:08 PM
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Technology
John Phipps: Is There Really a Shortage of Truck Drivers?
In early 2022, a possible trucker shortage grabbed headlines, but John Phipps says even today, there isn’t much hard data to substantiate that alarm.
August 14, 2023 11:07 AM
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Farmland
John Phipps: Why Water is the New Oil for Landowners
John Phipps says there are signs that water is the new oil as water rights turn into water fights across the western U.S. He thinks it’s a battle that could only heat up in the coming years.
August 09, 2023 08:38 AM
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Politics
John Phipps: China is Losing Farms and Farmers at an Astonishing Rate
John Phipps says the rapid reduction in farmer numbers is a result of government efforts to raise money, since the government owns the land, and achieve modest economies of scale for added productivity.
August 07, 2023 01:40 PM
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Crop Production
John Phipps: Ocean Temps Around Florida Hit Hot Tub Levels, And it Could Impact Farmers in the Midwest
This recent sea of very warm water means cooler land temperatures surrounding the Gulf will be a long time arriving this fall. It even has an implication for Midwest farmers.
July 27, 2023 02:48 PM
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Politics
John Phipps: Are Farmers Losing Interest in the Farm Bill?
Farm Bill discussions and debates don’t pack as much drama for producers. According to JohnPhipps, there’s an unspoken realization that the Farm Bill doesn’t have the same influence on the farm economy it once did.
July 24, 2023 07:44 AM
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Politics
John Phipps: Fascinating Facts About the Declaration of Independence
The creation of the Declaration of Independence was a laborious process. There’s still no definitive document of the original draft, but there are fascinating facts about how the Declaration turned into its final form.
July 05, 2023 07:07 AM
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Technology
John Phipps: The New Technology Helping Cool the GMO Debate
CRISPR results are identical to results of conventional breeding, and it’s nearly impossible to differentiate from conventional vs CRISPR. The breeding tool is also having an impact on the apprehension of GMOs.
June 20, 2023 08:59 AM
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Politics
John Phipps: The Troubling Future for Ethanol
Analysts at Wolfstreet believe the U.S. is seeing the first hint of an EV effect on gas demand. John Phipps looks at the data and explains why a possible peak in U.S. gasoline consumption could impact ethanol demand.
June 12, 2023 09:16 AM
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Technology
John Phipps: The Surprising Outcome of the Slow Switch to Electric Vehicles and Equipment
As the tiny number of electric cars trickle out into the U.S. fleet, multiple attempts have been made to compare cost of ownership and more specifically cost of maintenance for these new machines.
May 26, 2023 08:19 AM
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