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Iowa State Economist Issues 10 Predictions for 2019
1. More Corn, Fewer Beans About 3 million acres of crop production in the U.S. will shift to corn in…
Strong Pork Exports Could Mean Better Year
2018 didn’t turn out well for pork producers, as estimated losses were about $12 per head for farrow-to-finish operations. These…
Valley Freeze May Have Aided Citrus Quality
California citrus farmers may have been more helped than harmed by a short-lived freeze that recently struck orchards in two of…
4 Tips for Planning Your Farm’s Future
The past few years haven’t been easy economically for those in agriculture. Commodity prices have fallen, interest rates have risen,…
AgTech Year in Reverse-2018
I love the New Year’s holiday. What a great time to reminisce about the good things, say goodbye to the…
For First Time Ever, China Begins Purchasing U.S. Rice
China is buying U.S. rice for the first time. The “South China Morning Post” reported Chinese customs officials cleared American…
A Drought-free Start to 2019?
When U.S. drought hit a seasonal peak in mid-August – covering nearly 58% of the nation, including significant portions of…
Record Year Makes Oregon Top Blueberry Producer
For the first time in several years, Oregon reigns as the nation’s leading producer of blueberries, reclaiming a top spot…
Eight Lessons from FFA that All of Education Can Learn From
I was never an Agriculture or FFA student. Indeed, I have never been an Ag or FFA teacher. I have…
Property Ownership and Transferring Are Important Features of Your Farm Succession Plan
Many people think an estate plan is just a will, but it is much more than that. Your estate plan…