The Federal Reserve Survey of Agricultural Credit Conditions shows that farmland values rose in the third quarter of this year. The value of non-irrigated cropland rose by at least 12…
Ag Economy Barometer: Farmer Sentiment Weakens
…out of ten respondents said tight machinery inventories were holding back their purchasing plans. Despite the weak overall sentiment expressed by producers, they remain optimistic about farmland values, both in…
Build Back Better Framework Announced by President Joe Biden
…Peak investment in climate smart agriculture will reportedly reach approximately 130 million acres of farmland annually. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack expressed support for the framework and the opportunity it presents…
Organic Demand Growth Pushing Need for Increasing Organic Production
…one percent of total U.S. farmland, then we’re going to have to look at converting more conventional land into organic. I’ve always been one to invite conventional farmers to learn…
Finalists Selected for 2021 California Leopold Conservation Award
…to land, water and wildlife resources in their care. In California, Sand County Foundation presents the award with American Farmland Trust, and state partners of Sustainable Conservation and the California Farm Bureau…
Soil Carbon Monitoring Enhanced for Conservation Reserve Program
…program. The overall effort is part of an expansive, long-term soil carbon monitoring initiative across U.S. farmland. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored…
Reclamation Awards Construction Contract for First Phase of Friant-Kern Canal Repairs
…total project is estimated to cost around $500 million and will eventually restore water delivery to over one million acres of farmland and 250,000 residents in California’s eastern San Joaquin…
FARM Act Seeks oversite on Foreign Ag Farmland Investments
…at $52.2 billion. The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this report. FARM Act Seeks oversite on Foreign Ag Farmland Investments Sponsored Content…
September Ag Economy Barometer Reveals Decline
…do, however, remain bullish about farmland values. The Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer sentiment index is calculated each month from 400 U.S. agricultural producers’ responses to a telephone survey….
AFT Adds to Policy Team to Tackle Climate Issues
…Farmland Trust demonstrates that widespread adoption of just two regenerative practices on U.S. farmland, cover crops and no-till, would sequester the carbon equivalent of removing up to 260 million automobiles…
Congressional Leaders Educated on How Tax Proposals Impact Ag
…new tax liabilities may lead to the premature sale of family farms and ranches and contribute to a worrying trend toward greater farmland consolidation and corporate control of our food…
Latest Ag Economy Barometer Released
…June and July. One in five producers expect farm input price inflation to exceed 12 percent. Additionally, a majority of corn and soybean producers expect a significant rise in farmland…
The Western View: September is California Wine Month
…best wines in the world created on small and large vineyards right here, among the citrus, stone fruit and row crops of California’s rich farmland. So this is the month…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 07-07-21
…U.S. farmland, the ‘important step’ that is the Senate’s approval of the Growing Climate Solutions Act and Wilbur-Ellis launching its Innovation Award for Student Teams. Tune in to the show…