US cropland values up 37% since 2020

Cropland values continue to rise, according to the USDA’s latest land values report. University of Missouri ag economist Scott Brown says nationally there was a 4.7 percent jump year-over-year, but there are differences regionally.  The southeast saw the biggest increase, up 7.2 percent.  “Meanwhile, Delta states, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi are up exactly 4%,” he says. …… Continue Reading

More ag export promotion funding available from USDA

The USDA says an additional $300 million is available in grants to grow exports through the Regional Ag Promotion Program and ag groups are responding positively. The U.S. Meat Export Federation was a recipient in the first tranche of RAPP funding. President Dan Halstrom says the emphasis this program has on market diversification is critical…… Continue Reading

Having a succession planning conversation

A research and extension specialist for Purdue University says for families who want to pass their operations onto the next generation, there needs to be a succession plan in place. Renee Wiatt says some farmers see it as a loss of control. “We know that farmers are very, very hesitant to hand over the rains…… Continue Reading

Advanced crop nutrition pays

Research is showing advanced crop nutrition pays. Tryston Beyrer, crop nutrition lead with Mosaic, says farmers are seeing results managing their fertility beyond the basic N, P, & K. “In advanced crop nutrition, we basically encompass balanced crop nutrition plus biologicals, or understanding how we can naturally stimulate some nutrient release from our soils to…… Continue Reading

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