Farmers Outside Drought Zone Cashing In
Farmers outside of the current drought zone stand in a position to reap massive profits on nationally faltering crops. For those farmers who aren’t experiencing the drought, the mild winter…
Farm Loans Increasing in 2012
Major banks across the country are reporting increased demand for farm and agricultural loans in 2012, the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City said earlier this week. The demand is…
Deere Profits Top Expectations
John Deere posted a 17 percent jump in profits in the second quarter, topping analyst expectations and reinforcing a narrative of the strength of the American farm sector. Analysts eagerly…
Commodity Prices Remain High
U.S. commodity prices remain high despite reports that farmers are planning their largest commodity crop in recent history. The past several years have been good for American farmers. Land values,…
Upcoming Year Promising for Farmers
2010 and 2011 were some of the most profitable years in the history of American farming. While farmers aren’t expecting the same record highs, they are expecting the good times…
Fuel Costs Threaten Farmers
While the agricultural sector as a whole may be enjoying record economic success, rising fuel prices could threaten the profitability of many farmers. Over the past several years, the agricultural…
Farm Income to Decline
Coasting for months on high crop prices and booming demand, some farmers are afraid that high farm incomes may drop this year. Driven in part by increased foreign demand for…
High Crop Prices Worry Farmers
With farmers across the country enjoying high crop prices, many farmers are experiencing a seeming return to the golden age of agriculture. However, the high prices have had unintended consequences,…
Farm Profits Boost John Deere
Deere & Co, the world’s largest farm equipment manufacturer, reported record fourth quarter profits, with predictions for equally high 2012 profits. The equipment company, along with many other American businesses,…
Farmland Values on the Rise
Recent economic reports in Iowa show a constant growth in the value of Iowa farmland. For the past ten years, farmland values in the Hawkeye State have steadily risen, increasing…