Farm Bill Passes Senate Ag Committee

June 14, 2018

A Senate panel approved a modest, bipartisan rewrite of federal farm and nutrition programs.

Senate Ag Committee Releases Farm Bill Draft

June 11, 2018

The farm bill draft looks a lot like the current farm bill with some tweaks to commodity and conservation programs, but no radical changes from current law.

N.D. Net Farm Income Drops 30 Percent

May 23, 2018

The 2017 analysis consisted of 457 farms throughout North Dakota.

Interest Rates on Farm Loans Increase, Pressure on Some Farm Operators Could Follow

May 16, 2018

Borrowing money is getting more expensive as interest rates rise.

Initial Review of the House 2018 Farm Bill

April 27, 2018

This article is a brief review of the 2018 House farm bill.

Trade Retaliation Measures Could Hurt U.S. Farm Sector

March 5, 2018

This update looks at recent news items that highlight the negative impact trade retaliation measures could have on U.S. agriculture if the President follows through on his import tariff promise.

Farmland Values From 2000-2016

February 28, 2018

This update looks briefly at farmland values in the United States.

How Do I Finance Growth of My Operation?

February 13, 2018

There are numerous motivations for farms to expand their businesses.

NAFTA Renegotiation and Issues Related to Sweetener Trade

February 8, 2018

Sugar and other sweeteners could be an issue in NAFTA renegotiations.

1099 Tax Forms for Agriculture Producers

February 5, 2018

Farmers and ranchers regularly pay for services from individuals who are not their full-time employees.