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
Society Member, Duncan Allison, again provides timely information and commentary. Enjoy! Farming Notes November 2013
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
A recent blog from The Foodie Farmer, gave the results of an informal survey of words that most annoy farmers – very interesting analysis of the many misconceptions about agriculture! Jennie Schmidt, MS, RD is from the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Read … Continued
FarmVille hooked Facebook users on virtual farm management, but a new farming simulator introduces Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 gamers to crop and livestock responsibilities. Farming Simulator is a game that has already gained notoriety in Europe and Asia and … Continued
(PSPA supports AITC directly with grants. Ms. Christopher received this year’s grant and shared her experiences with the Society at our October meeting. A summary follows.) Teaching Agriculture in the Classroom at Lehigh Christian Academy, Allentown, Pennsylvania I am so pleased … Continued
Interesting article which reviews the past ten years in world agriculture. From the perspective of predictions made in 2004! Click here to read: How has world agriculture changed over the last decade? – Newsroom – Ag Professional.
