What Are the Long Term Effects of the Dairy Crisis?

What Are the Long Term Effects of the Dairy Crisis?

The dairy crisis has had a profound impact on the industry as a whole. The industry, once with tens of thousands of dairy farms, now is home to just a few thousand. In 2018, Wisconsin alone saw 700 dairy farms close their barn doors for the last time. As current dairy...
Ways Farmers Can Conserve Water

Ways Farmers Can Conserve Water

Between poor farming practices and droughts, farmers are frequently faced with water shortages. Therefore, they have begun implementing measures to conserve water. Even if you’re in an area with water shortages, hobby farm loans can help you set up new...
How the Trade War Is Affecting US Farmers

How the Trade War Is Affecting US Farmers

When exports account for a huge portion of agricultural production, any trade war is going to have a profound effect on US farmers. In fact, between 2017 and 2018 soybean exports fell 75%. These massive drops in exports as a result of the trade war is forcing farmers...

What Are the Candidates Saying About Ag Policy?

Presidential campaigns begin earlier every election cycle. Only midway through 2019, and we’re already two debates in with a crowded slate of Democrats looking to challenge President Trump in next year’s general election. A lot’s at stake for farmers to vote on....