The NYT reports – (Reuters) – Deere & Co, the world’s largest maker of farm equipment, said it would indefinitely lay off more than 600 employees at plants in Illinois, Iowa and Kansas as falling grain prices hurt demand for … Continued
The New York Times reported on the increasing impact to the hog industry from the virus, porcine epidemic diarrhea, or PEDv. Read more on this devastating disease: NYT Article
Climate Not So Risky Business Cargill Exec Sees Agriculture Adapting, Shifting Northward Chris Clayton DTN Ag Policy Editor Interesting article in recent Progressive Farmer online article. >> Progressive Farmer Article Recommended by Duncan Allison
Our president, Duncan Allison, continues his series of insights into the national and world ag scene. FARMING NOTES – JUNE 2014 DAA 6/25/2014 Agriculture and food waste – careless abundance. We are wasting between 31% (USDA) and 40% (NRDC) of … Continued
The New York Times (June 20, 2014) reports on the agriculture sector and the major role it plays in the U.S. economy in recent years. Noteworthy is the fact that both New Jersey and Maryland ranked in the top ten … Continued
Lynne Farrington, Curator, Printed Books, Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Pennsylvania, provides the following fascinating description of two volumes recently acquired for the Society’s collection. Two editions, the original French edition (1760) and the first English edition (1762), of … Continued
Our member, Duncan Allison, is a regular contributor of insights and news of interest to those in agriculture. Here are his latest “Farming Notes.” FARMING NOTES MARCH 2014 Technology Synergism – I remember attending a Technology Forecasting course many years … Continued
New York Times – March 17, 2014 – SALMON, Idaho — The American Civil Liberties Union of Idaho on Monday asked a federal judge to strike down a state law it says violates constitutional rights to free speech by banning … Continued
We all eat food – it is critical to our existence and health. Rarely do we remember or recognize the critical role of our two million or so farmers in our country who produce the most affordable and safest … Continued
John Urbanchuk, principal of ABF Economics, presented a most interesting talk concerning the U.S. Renewable Fuels Standards and how these have affected agriculture and consumers. Using detailed economic analysis and his vast knowledge in the subject area, John provided clear … Continued
