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John Phipps: The COVID Hangover? Why People Are Now Drinking More
John Phipps examines one aspect of the pandemic experts have noticed: consumption of more alcohol during and especially immediately after the isolations and quarantines. What does it mean? John explains in John’s World.
January 09, 2023 02:08 PM
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Taxes and Finance
John Phipps: What to Watch in 2023
From artificial intelligence and changes in energy, to the increasingly unpredictable conflict in Ukraine, John Phipps thinks 2023 will be déjà vu for many.
January 04, 2023 01:50 PM
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Taxes and Finance
John Phipps: 2022 Was Full of Valuable Takeaways And Unfinished Business
John Phipps looks back at 2022 and thinks much of what made 2022 memorable will likely be noteworthy in 2023. From solar energy to supply chain, John takes a look back at some unfinished business in 2022.
January 03, 2023 01:31 PM
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John Phipps: Uncovering the Christmas Spirit in Unexpected Places
John Phipps unexpectedly stumbled into the real Christmas spirit recently, and as he shares in his annual Christmas in the Country commentary, the Christmas spirit is alive and well.
December 24, 2022 08:03 AM
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Crop Production
John Phipps: Why More Americans Don’t Actually Roast Chestnuts On an Open Fire
The reference to chestnuts, let alone roasted ones, will trigger few remembrances even though Chestnut trees once dominated Eastern forests comprising as much as half the hardwood in those woodlands.
December 22, 2022 02:39 PM
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Taxes and Finance
John Phipps: My Problematic Guide To Cryptocurrency
Is there a useful explanation of crypto? As John Phipps points out, the FTX fiasco demonstrated crypto is unregulated, and says if you can’t explain it, don’t invest in it, no matter how attractive the reward.
December 09, 2022 08:27 AM
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Politics
John Phipps: Is China in Trouble?
John Phipps has noticed more unsettling problems for the second-largest nation to the point that despite their skills and accomplishment, he thinks China is heading for trouble. He explains why in John’s World.
December 08, 2022 03:02 PM
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Health
John Phipps: Researchers Have Found a Way to Measure Boosts In Creativity
Over the past nearly three decades, John Phipps has written around 600 articles for Farm Journal and Top Producer, and about 800 commentaries for U.S. Farm Report. He’s found a way to boost his creativity.
November 28, 2022 09:19 AM
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Taxes and Finance
John Phipps: Why It’s Important to be Grateful for the Good Times in Ag
John Phipps stumbled across a graph from farmdocdaily showing expected net farm income this year. The good times in ag are something in which Phipps encourages farmers to be grateful and he explains why in John’s World.
November 28, 2022 08:18 AM
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Crop Production
John Phipps: Thankfulness is Not Weather-Based
John Phipps says Thanksgiving shouldn’t be a weather-dependent celebration. Gratitude doesn’t watch the 6-10 day forecast. John’s annual Harvest of Thanks message is a good reminder for your heart and mind.
November 24, 2022 02:31 PM
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