by Admin | Dec 8, 2019 | Finance
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...
by Admin | Dec 6, 2019 | Finance
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...
by Admin | Dec 3, 2019 | Finance
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....
by Admin | Dec 2, 2019 | Finance
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....
by Admin | Dec 1, 2019 | Finance
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...
by Admin | Nov 30, 2019 | Finance
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...
