Betting the farm might not be such a bad bet! With strong prices and long range prospects being all positive, farmland is in demand. Especially in areas where agriculture reigns. Iowa Farmland Values Hit a Record High – Businessweek.
The debate continues over the interplay between animal antibiotics and human health. This article makes it clear that there is a long way to go in resolving the issue – and perspective can play a major role in the interpretation … Continued
PSPA-Schedule of Meetings-2013-2014 Click above for the entire lineup of topics for Society meetings during this program year.
Dr. Diamond will share his rich life story. Jim Diamond Dean Emeritus, Delaware Valley College Jim Diamond grew up near Doylestown, Pennsylvania and earned a B.S. degree at Delaware Valley College. He earned a M.S. degree at Lehigh University and … Continued
Associated Press – The aging of the farmer population may not be the crisis many suppose. One economist presents another view. Read the full article here: Aging Not a Crisis
Society Member, Duncan Allison, again provides timely information and commentary. Enjoy! Farming Notes November 2013
Dennis Riling, U.S. Marine (“once a Marine, always a Marine!”), spoke at the November meeting of the Society regarding a groundbreaking program he leads at Delaware Valley College. Introduced by Dean Russell Redding, Mr. Riling went on to share the … Continued
New immigrant farmers are coming to America. Like untold numbers before them, today’s immigrant farmers are finding a new life in America and rich soils to farm. Very interesting diversity of people today. Stories like this one should make … Continued
Many of our members track the Farm Bill since it directly affects their businesses, or they have an abiding interest in U.S. farm policy. Others of us are periodically curious. Here is a brief overview of where we stand on … Continued
by HAT AUTHORS, hoosieragtoday.com November 15th 2013 USDA has released its final tally for agricultural exports in Fiscal Year 2013. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack says American agriculture achieved record exports once again at 140.9-billion dollars. Vilsack says the … Continued
