Economy

Don’t Overlook Ag’s Economic Footprint

As more people are one, two or three generations off the farm, fewer people can share fond memories of visiting or working on their grandparent’s farm. This migration away from farming unfortunately leads to a loss of recognition of how important agriculture is to society and its economic importance to the United States. The U.S…. Read More »

Responding to a Down Ag Economy

[Source: Agri-Marketing, 11.2015 | Keywords: Economy, Downturn] It’s no secret that the U.S. ag economy is in a downturn. But what many ag marketers donít know is that the economic slump presents a wealth of opportunity ñ both for farmers and agri-business. Coming off five consecutive years of net farm income nearing $100 billion, 2015 will… Read More »