by Admin | Oct 24, 2019 | Agriculture, Finance
There’s a lot of hype these days around ancient grains. While they won’t likely rival cash crops like corn, soy, and wheat, niche demand for them is starting to grow. About one in five Americans is willing to pay a premium for more nutritious foods. The global...
by Admin | Oct 21, 2019 | Agriculture, Finance
Every year, there are multiple warnings about beef products contaminated by E. coli. There were two recalls of Romaine lettuce for similar reasons in 2018. Listeria bacteria showed up in spinach recently. Salmonella has infected peanut and almond butters. Part of this...
by Admin | Oct 17, 2019 | Finance
Smart farming has arrived, and it’s starting to transform how ag producers operate. Unleashing the power of Internet of Things (IoT) devices, AI-driven analytics, and autonomous technology, a number of new app-driven platforms put the latest advances in your hands....
by Admin | Oct 14, 2019 | Finance
(And What You Can Do About It) “Know your enemy,” the old adage says. Farmers know this intuitively, and well. From aphids to weevils, and everything in between, they’re acutely aware of just how devastating pests can be. Fortunately, this isn’t just empty knowledge...
by Admin | Oct 10, 2019 | Agriculture, Mortgage
So, you want to become a farmer? If you’re just getting into the farming life, whether as a career choice or a career change, you’re in good company. A recent survey revealed a surge in new farmers, many of them under 35. This trend is exciting for the ag industry,...
