Rising Interest Rates For Farmers
Leaders of the National Agricultural Bankers Conference are urging farmers to get familiar with financial ratios as interest rates are expected to rise. This article discusses the continued uncertainty of the agricultural economy. To view this article, click the following link to access the original content. https://www.agriculture.com/news/business/ag-bankers-sound-alarm-on-rising-interest-rates-for-farmers
New NAFTA Agreement Hurts Agriculture
American farmers will likely see a fall in exports if Mexico and Canada place tariffs on goods in retaliation to the proposed USMCA. This article discusses the struggles American farmers are expecting as a new trade agreement is worked out. To view this article, click the following link to access the original content. https://www.agriculture.com/news/business/four-times-more-tariff-pain-than-financial-gain-in-new-nafta
Data and Agricultural Productivity
Governments will now be able to share and collect data in datasets that will be used for agricultural development. This article discusses how data can help improve agricultural productivity. To view this article, click the following link to access the original content. http://www.thepoultrysite.com/poultrynews/40494/how-will-access-to-data-boost-agricultural-productivity/
Problems With Farm Labor
The agriculture industry has one of the lowest unemployment rates, and finding new sources of labor can be difficult. This article explains why you may not be able to find farm labor, and tips for maximizing your outreach to find potential candidates. To view this article, click the following link to access the original content. […]
Blockchain in Agriculture
The everyday consumer is more mindful of the products they are buying, which is why it is time for the agriculture industry to invest in blockchain technology. This article discusses using blockchain to increase transparency along agricultural supply chains. To view this article, click the following link to access the original content. https://www.forbes.com/sites/andrewarnold/2018/09/14/the-agricultural-supply-chain-can-massively-benefit-from-blockchain/#728c23261902
Growth Begins With Quality and Regulation Compliance
Customer satisfaction in the agricultural industry relies upon the most basic principles of food quality and regulation compliance. This article discusses the many changing consumer trends that can be handled by basic business foundations, and how to use these foundations successfully. To view this article, click the following link to access the original content. https://www.manufacturing.net/article/2018/08/beyond-back-basics-food-quality-and-regulation-compliance-provide-foundation-growth
Trade Tensions Hitting Agriculture
Farmers across America are anxiously watching the results of the current trade war with China that has caused agricultural market prices and the Chinese economy to fall. This article discusses what you should consider as the trade war continues, and the importance of being patient. To view this article, click the following link to access […]
Tips to Lower Cash Rent
Agricultural producers can rely on transparency to get fair prices for lands needed to produce goods. This article discusses three tips producers can utilize to lower farmland cash rent. To view this article, click the following link to access the original content. https://www.agweb.com/article/three-tips-to-lower-farmland-cash-rent/