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The American agriculture and food industries have always been integral to our country’s collective success – not only putting food on our tables but fueling jobs and opportunities for Americans. The latest economic data underscores these industries’ broad influence and reveals they have largely recovered from the effects of the pandemic. But with the continued… Opinion: Agriculture feeds the U.S. economy, but it is at a crossroads

We are excited to share that our founder Skye Root, was recognized again this year as the REALTORS® Land Institute#APEX 2021 National Broker of the Year for #AgLand Sales: Crops. This award recognizes the applicant with the highest qualifying transaction volume in crop land. Skye was also recognized as an #APEX 2021 Top 20 National Producer. He received the awards from… 2021 RLI Broker of the Year (Cropland) – Skye Root

Learn more about the seven most influential factors impacting agricultural economics in 2022. From supply chain shortages to spiking input costs, farmers were faced with challenges in 2021 that required dedication and ingenuity to overcome. In response, they adapted their operations to meet a rising consumer demand for agricultural products. Despite the challenges, the combination of… NEW ECONOMIC REPORT: A GLIMPSE INTO THE 2022 AGRICULTURAL ECONOMY

The ongoing debate over the impact of the animal agriculture communities on greenhouse gas emissions is nothing new. Cows have been condemned for climate change effects time and time again – oftentimes unfairly with overstated figures and exaggerated claims. But even now, as anti-animal agriculture activists rally this cause as an excuse to reduce or… CLEARING THE AIR: HOW CATTLE CAN REDUCE GREENHOUSE GASES

According to Farmer Mac’s The Feed Fall Edition, USDA shows overall farm real estate values in the U.S. are up 7% compared with 2021. Jackson Takach, Farmer Mac economist, says when you adjust for inflation, farmland returns are still on solid footing and viewed as a safe investment. “Farmers all the way to institutional investors… Farmland Values Rising Faster in Western Corn Belt Vs. the East, Will It Continue?

It has been said that farmers can’t afford to be pessimists. Even in an age of rapidly encroaching automation, it isn’t, and never has been, easy being a farmer. However, one cannot become a farmer without a sense of optimism. There are over two million individual farms in the United States. That is the equivalent… Why Is Bill Gates Buying Farmland? You’ll be Surprised

MyLand is a startup in agriculture with a focus on amplifying the natural microorganisms within soil. Specifically, the company has a system that take soil samples from a farm, extracts native microalgae, reproduces those on-site, and then reintroduces the algae back into the field in mass quantities.

About 37% of farmers use a data software package on their farms, according to the 2021 Farm Journal Technology Survey. Of those who are collecting agronomic data, they’re most often collecting yield maps, planting and chemical and fertilizer applications.

The Biden administration plans to issue a new rule to protect the rights of farmers who raise cows, chickens and hogs against the country’s largest meat processors as part of a plan to encourage more competition in the agriculture sector.

High commodity prices have farmers willing to spend more on nutrients and crop protection products to maximize crop yields. But only if it’s worth the investment.