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Smaller spikes, quicker falls: This is the year to examine historical trends and recalibrate expectations to maximize opportunities, says Naomi Blohm with Total Farm Marketing.
The tax credit unlocks new value in your grain. But the ticket to entry is getting on-farm data ready to share
Paul Neiffer reviews the newly signed bill, and explains why he gives this bill a grade of B+ for most farmers.
The deal, according to President Trump, allows the U.S. “total access” to Vietnam’s markets with a zero tariff on U.S. products exported to Vietnam.
While 69% of farmers expect to transfer their operation to the next generation of family members, too many are misplacing their time and efforts, according to The Williams Group. The company offers 5 recommendations that can help farmers and other business owners course correct.
Farmland experts say it’s a story of supply and demand, but increasing farmer debt level adds to the bigger picture.
Each state has a unique set of provisions in the individual state statutes, so it’s important to know what your state’s may or may not provide.
On the surface, strong livestock prices and government payments are painting a rosy picture for the farm sector. A closer look at input costs, commodity prices and interest rates says otherwise.
As the Adverse Effect Wage Rate continues to climb year after year for the H-2A guestworker program with little clarity on how the USDA calculates the rates, organizations are saying, “enough is enough.”
Fertilizer prices have been on a steady climb, despite grain prices continuing to lag. Josh Linville with Stone X points to the driving force: Global production is lagging behind demand.
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