Rural and Farm Finance Policy Analysis Center (RaFF)’s Post

What share of crop production costs in #Florida will be covered by the economic assistance payments from the American Relief Act? Valuable insights from Dr. Ariel Singerman, University of Florida.

Queensland primary producers, get paid for your opinion! 🚜 🐑 This is your chance to contribute to critical research on farm business plans. We want to hear from you whether or not you have a farm business plan on your property. The research aims to better understand the experiences and opinions of producers about what they see as the advantages, barriers, and areas for improvement to farm planning and managing for drought. 🌿 Involvement is confidential and all responses will be de-identified. Participating producers will help inform the future of drought planning and farm business resilience plans and will receive $200 for their time and effort. 🥕 Get involved 👉 https://brnw.ch/21wN8bf #FutureBeef #HaveYourSay

AFBF Pushes for Economic Aid to Support Farmers as Farm Bill Stalls From an article in Progressive Farmer by Chris Clayton Article excerpts: "The president of the American Farm Bureau Federation told bankers on Wednesday that farm groups would push for a disaster relief and economic package as a higher priority in the lame-duck session of Congress than passing a farm bill. Zippy Duvall, a Georgia farmer, spoke to the American Bankers Association's annual Agricultural Bankers Conference about policy issues and the incoming Trump administration. He said farmers need some financial support from Congress before they adjourn for the year. "What we're really pushing forward is we need a disaster package, and we need an economic package," Duvall said. Duvall noted it might take a "miracle" to get a five-year farm bill done in the lame-duck Congress. The current farm bill will likely get extended for another year to develop a bill early in the new Congress. " Link to article: https://lnkd.in/g_R-xurM

Check out the “Soy Forward” story on page 29 where I talk about our family farm’s #conservation journey. Soil and Water Outcomes Fund ADM regenerations USDA

Same approach to drought funding will deliver the same results. Time to consider a new approach to financing the farm based on 65,000 years of knowledge. https://lnkd.in/guApKWrN

Wildfires can be devastating, threatening both lives and livelihoods. Understanding the risks and developing strategies to mitigate these threats is essential for farmland owners. Learn the impact of wildfires on agricultural investments and how to safeguard your assets. AFFP equips advisors to help agricultural and rural families navigate these challenges and secure their financial futures. Make a difference—Visit affp.illinois.edu to learn more and get started! #FinancialAdvisors #FarmlandOwnership #WildfireRisk #RealEstateInvestment #AlternativeAssets

As rural land values continue to rise in 2024, farmers and ranchers are navigating a landscape marked by opportunity and risk. AgAmerica's summary of the latest USDA land values report is a must-read before making your next land acquisition decision. https://bit.ly/3AGyNO2

Farmers need workable solutions to sustain cash flow during challenging times. The future of the $21 billion FARM Act remains uncertain. However, its promise to provide critical disaster relief — with “significant” payments projected for most producers — highlights the economic hurdles farmers are likely to face heading into 2025. As an ag lender, it’s essential to recognize that solutions often originate from both public and private sources. Through innovation and exploring new approaches, we have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the challenges farmers face. https://ow.ly/jCht30sIyrK

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I was just asked for my thoughts on farm land values given the low commodity prices and headwinds on the horizon (declining demand, global over supply, etc...). Here is my farm land outlook: I see a gradual slide in land prices due to commodity prices and over supply. Good farm land holds up better especially if water isn't an issue. Marginal farm land reverts away from farming and gets cheap. When? Probably next couple years. Right now the huge pile of money investors hold, government payments propping up ag, and inflation fears are propping up farm land (farm land is a 1-1 inflation hedge). I'm no farm land real estate expert but Howard Halderman is. I host the quarterly "Maximize Your Farmland" series -- each episode begins with a market update on farm property. Watch the December update! #agriculture #economy #business #farmland https://lnkd.in/gsWJDrES