Mayfield, Ky., Takes Another Hit From Mother Nature

The land market entered a period of de-escalation in the fourth quarter of 2022 as a result of increases in interest rates, inflation and input prices. Increases in land values are now in the single digits instead of double digits. How have land values increased in your state? Farmers National Company recently released its June 2023 figures for 18 states and stacked them up to June 2021 and June 2022 values.

If glyphosate was no longer a management tool, the immediate impact would be costly to the economy, farmers and the environment. That is according to a new report from Aimpoint Research. Key findings from the study range from a 2 to 2.5 times surge in input costs for farmers to a reduction in the global competitiveness of U.S. agriculture, especially corn.

There is a strong desire among leadership to get a farm bill done on time. While language is being drafted, some ag leaders say delivering a bill before the current law expires might be tough with the ag committees still actively holding hearings.

No matter how many acres your operation boasts, there are a lot of hats to be worn to maximize productivity. Adding high-level expertise on a limited basis should be a top priority, according to Steve Kluemper, AgriStrategies LLC founder.