What Causes Food Scarcity?
Food scarcity is defined as a shortage of food, which can occur anywhere. It’s a complex issue but simple measures, such as starting small scale agriculture projects through hobby farm lending can help address food scarcity in local communities. Food Scarcity...
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...
Potential Short & Long Term Impacts of Tariffs on US Agriculture Market
Agriculture is an easy target for retaliatory tariffs when trade policies come under fire. As a result, farmers are finding themselves with a surplus crop. Even if tariffs are implemented for a short period, the agriculture market will be impacted. However, this does...
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 hydroponic...
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....
There’s a New King in Town. Soybeans.
What’s the most important cash crop in America? Over the years, the answer to that question has changed. It’s possible to think in terms of epochs, with the Age of Cotton giving way to the Age of Wheat. Then King Corn ascended to the throne, where he currently reigns....
Could the New NAFTA Help American Farmers?
Understandably, the President’s promised renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) has been overshadowed by continued tariff escalations with China--a controversial strategy that’s had significant consequences for American farmers. But the new...
Will Robots Become the Workforce of Tomorrow’s Farms?
Automation is coming to the farm, and tomorrow’s agriculture could look very different from today’s. Finding laborers to cultivate and harvest intensive crops like strawberries or lettuce, has always challenged ag companies. The work is tedious, the conditions are...
Why Future Farmlands Might Be Under the Sea
According to our most accurate measurements, about 40% of the earth’s landmass is devoted to agricultural activity. Much of the remaining territory isn’t suitable for farming and ranching. This is creating a challenge for agricultural productivity, which will need to...