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28 Mar 2016
By Danny KlinefelterDTN Farm Business Adviser Farm real estate makes up more than 80% of the total assets of agriculture. In most states land values have been softening as farm income has fallen. There have been a lot of predictions and speculation about how much they may go down. My purpose here isn't to predict but rather to look at the factors t...
25 Mar 2016
By Russ QuinnDTN Staff Reporter OMAHA (DTN) -- As John Oehlerking was busy applying anhydrous ammonia Tuesday on his farm near Elmwood, Nebraska, he had more on his mind than the usual precautions and care typically given the fertilizer. Oehlerking wondered if he would even have access to the popular, and low-cost, nitrogen fertilizer in the future...
24 Mar 2016
By Chris Clayton DTN Ag Policy Editor NEW ORLEANS (DTN) -- The high value of the dollar against some U.S. export rivals means more emphasis is needed on export logistics for American farmers to stay competitive. That translates into looking at U.S. infrastructure investments that allow American agriculture to save through cheaper, more efficient t...
24 Mar 2016
By Chris Clayton DTN Ag Policy Editor NEW ORLEANS (DTN) -- The high value of the dollar against some U.S. export rivals means more emphasis is needed on export logistics for American farmers to stay competitive. That translates into looking at U.S. infrastructure investments that allow American agriculture to save through cheaper, more efficient t...
24 Mar 2016
By Elizabeth WilliamsDTN Special Correspondent INDIANOLA, Iowa (DTN) -- Tumbling commodity profits have producers scurrying for ways to pump up their bottom line. After controlling costs and better marketing, conventional farmers are looking at other alternatives to bring in extra cash. Organic crops perhaps? "I get two to three calls per day from...