MktgLSB | April 22, 2024
Cork and Janet Worth’s innovative conservation practices was sparked by a recognized need for change with their first land purchase in 1962. Their Worth Ranch and life work is a statement in itself to their efforts but their heart and work goes above and beyond. Mentoring the next generation of ranchers, an awareness of how sound conservation can create abundant, resilient grassland on their own ranches. https://bit.ly/3w6De2D
MktgLSB | April 18, 2024
Latest Farm Bill Update: As the USDA and Congressional Budget Office continue to iron out final details of the long-awaited farm bill, House Ag Committee Chair promises legislation before Memorial Day. Thompson optimistic about passing farm bill (farmprogress.com)
MktgLSB | April 11, 2024
In his latest article, Jared Augustine, of Hertz Farm Management Inc., shares how physical characteristics of farmland are coming into play with current land sale prices. Land sale auction results over the past few weeks for counties throughout Minnesota are detailed. Size and shape among factors driving land prices (farmprogress.com)
MktgLSB | April 5, 2024
Our reporting states of Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin are featured in the five farmland transactions spotlighted by farmland analyst, Dave Price, from December 2023 and January 2024. Wisconsin organic farm goes for $16,250 per acre (agriculture.com)
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Fountain City, Wisconsin recently celebrated the introduction of Great River Milling rice, the first product to be sold as a “Climate-Smart Commodity”. Invest In America Act of 2021, funded over $3.125 billion to the U.S. Department of Agriculture for projects designed to combat climate change through agricultural practices, such as “Climate-Smart Commodities”. The act’s funds were distributed to all 50 states for 141 projects and this is the first project to reach completion. This project gives small to mid-size farmers and producers the ability to contribute to their communities. It also provides a way for them to stay in business through premiums for qualified production, as well as income from the use of carbon credits. Learn more about this environmental and economic benefit that provides “the opportunity to create an image of American agriculture that is innovative and committed to sustainability.” Climate-Smart launches in Wisconsin (agupdate.com)
MktgLSB | April 1, 2024
According to the 2022 Ag Census released in February, Minnesota farms of all sizes, including those on the small size are growing. Here is a quick snapshot & look at those results:
Full article: Census: Minnesota farms are growing (farmprogress.com)
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Our reporting state of Nebraska has new numbers recognizing the top ag products coming from the state, thanks to the recent 2022 Census of Agriculture report.
“Cattle and calves remain the top business in Nebraska, representing 41.6% of total ag sales, while corn ranks second in the Cornhusker state, raking in 31.8% of total sales. Soybeans is third at 12.1%. Hogs and pigs take the fourth-place spot with 6.7%, but poultry and eggs have moved into fifth, representing $616 million in sales, up significantly from 2017.”
“With 44 million acres in agricultural production, 48.8% is in permanent pasture and rangeland, compared with 48.2% in farmland. The balance is considered farmsteads, ponds, roads, livestock facilities, homes and woodlands.”
Census reveals Nebraska’s top 5 ag products (farmprogress.com)
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Owners and considered buyers of small tracts of forestland less than 2,500 acres will be receiving needed encouragement and support from the U.S Forest Service, part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Incentives to keep forests healthy and productive through reforestation, improved forest management and other sustainable practices will now be afforded to underserved landowners and landowners through the support of enlisted nonprofit organizations and federally funded grants.
“Community Navigators will work to help eligible applicants identify funding opportunities, develop proposal ideas, provide guidance on completing applications, support financial and reporting compliance, and conduct training to help organizations be better positioned to access federal funding in the future.” USDA grows forest support (agupdate.com)
To learn more, visit www.fs.usda.gov/about-agency/state-private-forestry/coop-forestry/ira-forest-landowner-support for more information.
