Will the Dairy Industry Recover in 2020?
Will the Dairy Industry Recover in 2020? The dairy industry has been through a tumultuous few years. For one thing, the onset of the trade war between the US and China has significantly hampered its growth. For another, the data indicates that consumers are...
How Will Farmers Be Impacted by the 2020 Recession?
How Will Farmers Be Impacted by the 2020 Recession? In the last few years, shifting ecological and economic conditions have caused severe strains for the US agricultural industry. Today, the coronavirus pandemic appears to be pushing the US economy towards an...
Lactose-Free and Grass-Fed Milk Sales Are Increasing
Lactose-Free and Grass-Fed Milk Sales Are Increasing In the not-so-distant past, cow milk was a commodity that you could expect to find in almost every American home. However, data shows that Americans today are drinking less milk - and are in fact consuming less...
5 Smart Tips for Successfully Refinancing Your Farm
5 Smart Tips for Successfully Refinancing Your Farm Anyone who’s in the farming business knows that it’s important to expect the unexpected. Despite our efforts to keep our farming operations protected, they remain vulnerable to economic and environmental forces...
Food Security in a Pandemic: How to Stay Prepared
Food Security in a Pandemic: How to Stay Prepared The coronavirus pandemic is continuing to spread around the world with no clear end in sight. Governments around the world have been implementing strict measures in efforts to stop the spread of the virus. With every...
What Countries Are Facing a Water Crisis?
What Countries Are Facing a Water Crisis? One of the most alarming symptoms of climate change in recent years has been the depletion of freshwater. The climate continues to warm and desertification is becoming more prominent. As a result, water reserves are becoming...
Will Tariffs Finally Be Lifted in 2020?
Will Tariffs Finally Be Lifted in 2020? In early 2018, the U.S and China became engaged in a long-running trade war. Since then, industries have struggled to cope with the new economic realities that have been imposed by the multiplying tariffs. Farmers in the US...
Will There Be a Third Round of Bailouts for Farmers in 2020?
Will There Be a Third Round of Bailouts for Farmers in 2020? In early 2018, the U.S and China fired the opening salvos of a two-year long trade war. In that time period, both governments would impose strict tariffs, severely limiting the other’s ability to engage in...
Effects of Coronavirus on U.S. Ag Industry
Effects of Coronavirus on U.S. Ag Industry These are extraordinary times that we are living in. As the coronavirus pandemic spreads around the world, entire industries are being forced to adapt, or temporarily shut down. Education has gone almost entirely online....
The Water Crisis and Agriculture Industry: How Farmers Are Responding
The Water Crisis and Agriculture Industry: How Farmers Are Responding Annual global temperatures continue to climb. And as a result, reserves of freshwater around the world are steadily diminishing. Today, many nations are facing “extremely high baseline water...