After solar storms caused malfunctions in farming equipment last week, many feared a late planting season. But AgAmerica's Curt Convington explains 'no major disruptions have been reported by farmers at this time.'
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Due to rising rates, many rural landowners are looking for solutions to ease their tax burden. In our latest article, we dive into common tax exemptions and what it takes for operators to qualify. bit.ly/3QOOZBO #TaxPlanning

The solar storm that brought #NorthernLights to many Americans had an unfortunate side effect of interfering with farm GPS, preventing some farmers from planting until their equipment is fixed. nyti.ms/3UxvZcc

The Dept. of Agriculture APHIS plans to increase user fees for the AQI program starting October 1, 2024. The NPPC supports this increase, which will help fund agricultural inspectors stationed at U.S. ports of entry. Learn more: bit.ly/3JVHlBX #Pork

As the backbone of our fields and homes, farm mom wear all the hats. From nurturer to accountant, chef to arbitrator, and everything in between, we tip our hats to all the moms who show up every day for their family and farm. #HappyMothersDay #MothersDay

Bird flu has been disrupting the poultry market for some time, but now that it spread to dairy herds, uncertainty has grown. Read how bird flu and other market challenges are affecting livestock commodity markets in AgAmerica's latest article: bit.ly/3WsMybS #BirdFlu

Cow cuddling is the hot new agritourism trend, but concerns about spreading the bird flu to humans may hamper this trend's future (and farmer profits). AgAmerica's economist, Curt Covington, warns this may impact small farms the most. reut.rs/3Ut1Nih #BirdFlu

Michigan State University, along with other agricultural partners, launched the Agricultural Climate Resiliency Program to provide $5MM of funding for projects to address plant and soil health, carbon storage, efficient water use, and water protection.
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Did you know that oaks have been revered for centuries across cultures? They symbolize longevity, strength, and resilience—the embodiment of enduring qualities we at AgAmerica admire. What's your favorite tree and why? #ArborDay #ArborDay 2024

Learn how a quick-thinking family secured capital to keep their cattle farm running after experiencing financial hardships from COVID with the help of AgAmerica's pivot loan program. bit.ly/3xOpWrX

No farmer likes to watch the fruit of their labor go to waste, but the cost of transporting excess crops prevents many from donating. Learn how one nonprofit is helping close that gap in a recent Ambrook Research article. bit.ly/4cT7vlY #FoodWaste

As much as 40 percent of U.S. food is wasted. While a majority of this happens at the consumer level, farmers are continuing to close the gap of #FoodWaste on the farm. Learn what strategies you can use to decrease waste and increase profit on your farm: bit.ly/4d7rzkN

Brad Zimmerman, an Illinois corn and soybean farmer, had hesitations when trying out #covercrops . “I was concerned about the cost, the time, the possibility that the cover crop wasn’t going to grow.' Learn why he's still using cover crops 10 year later.
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Celebrating farmer wins this #EarthDay ! Here's some good news happening in U.S. agriculture right now that is helping our planet while keeping the world fed. 🌎

Bad weather on the Ivory Coast has raised the price of #cocoa globally. AgAmerica’s economist Dr. Cliff Shelton predicts there’s room for future prices to push higher. 'Traders are jumping at opportunities to purchase.' Read more:
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Starting in 2026, meat, poultry, or eggs labeled as a U.S. product must come from animals born, and processed in America. Learn more about the 'Product of the USA' label requirements and what industry leaders are saying about it: bit.ly/49DaiNf

Food and agriculture manufacturing jobs have grown faster than any other job category, up almost 20 percent since 2020. Find more facts about agriculture's impact on the U.S. economy in a recent Feeding the Economy report. bit.ly/3vADpmH

Learn how Georgia pecan growers expanded their farm and diversified their operation with a $5MM line of credit from AgAmerica. bit.ly/3Udbq63 #NationalPecanDay

Bird flu has been found in some U.S. dairy herds, but AgAmerica's economist Dr. Cliff Shelton advises dairy production will likely go unimpeded. Read more on @marketwatch: on.mktw.net/4cPmc9M #BirdFlu #Dairy #AgNews

We're heading back to the Lone Star State this weekend to race at Texas Motor Speedway where we'll host this week's Like a Farmer Farmers of the Week, the Dyer Family!

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