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Global AgInvesting World Summit 2026: Investor-Driven Shift Reshapes the Future of Agriculture and Farmland Capital

Listen and subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts The Global AgInvesting World Summit in New York City has long been a bellwether event for institutional capital flowing into agriculture. This year, the gathering of 700 people from across the globe will see a change in focus to reflect issues that will shape the agricultural landscape for years to come. “For ’26, there were things that were a lot different than ’25,” said Global AgInvesting World Summit Conference P

Dave Price

59 minutes ago

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WEEKLY AGRICULTURAL INSIGHTS

How U.S. Should Better Protect Itself from High Fertilizer Costs

There are numerous new reports on how the Trump administration’s decision to launch military strikes on Iran has raised prices for American farmers and ranchers, threatened to push costs higher for months, and strained the vital supply chain. And the failure to end Russia’s attack on Ukraine also continues to elevate costs. Purdue University’s Center for Commercial Agriculture laid out several numbers in a new report that showed why American farmers are exposed due to supplie

Dave Price

25 minutes ago3 min read

Apple Industry Searches for Buyers

U.S. apple growers face rising costs, weaker demand, and a smaller 2026 crop as margins tighten and export markets remain uncertain.

Dave Price

37 minutes ago2 min read

Why a $46.5M Texas Ranch Sold in Just Weeks

Y Bar O Ranch in Brewster County, Texas. Image courtesy: Hall and Hall. When you think of classic American cattle ranches, Texas is often the first place that comes to mind. And this week, one of the Lone Star State’s well-known ranches changed hands for the first time in 60 years. The Y Bar O Ranch, located in the far West region of the state, was sold last week by the family of original owners, W.B. “Dub” Yarborough and his wife, Kay. The 29,071-acre property was listed at

Brooke Bouma Kohlsdorf

42 minutes ago4 min read

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How U.S. Should Better Protect Itself from High Fertilizer Costs

There are numerous new reports on how the Trump administration’s decision to launch military strikes on Iran has raised prices for American farmers and ranchers, threatened to push costs higher for months, and strained the vital supply chain. And the failure to end Russia’s attack on Ukraine also continues to elevate costs. Purdue University’s Center for Commercial Agriculture laid out several numbers in a new report that showed why American farmers are exposed due to supplie

COMMODITIES & CROP MANAGEMENT

Dave Price

25 minutes ago3 min read

Apple Industry Searches for Buyers

U.S. apple growers face rising costs, weaker demand, and a smaller 2026 crop as margins tighten and export markets remain uncertain.

Dave Price

37 minutes ago2 min read

Why a $46.5M Texas Ranch Sold in Just Weeks

Y Bar O Ranch in Brewster County, Texas. Image courtesy: Hall and Hall. When you think of classic American cattle ranches, Texas is often the first place that comes to mind. And this week, one of the Lone Star State’s well-known ranches changed hands for the first time in 60 years. The Y Bar O Ranch, located in the far West region of the state, was sold last week by the family of original owners, W.B. “Dub” Yarborough and his wife, Kay. The 29,071-acre property was listed at

FARMLAND FINANCE & INVESTMENT (FIN)

Brooke Bouma Kohlsdorf

42 minutes ago4 min read

Global AgInvesting World Summit 2026: Investor-Driven Shift Reshapes the Future of Agriculture and Farmland Capital

Listen and subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts The Global AgInvesting World Summit in New York City has long been a bellwether event for institutional capital flowing into agriculture. This year, the gathering of 700 people from across the globe will see a change in focus to reflect issues that will shape the agricultural landscape for years to come. “For ’26, there were things that were a lot different than ’25,” said Global AgInvesting World Summit Conference P

LANDOWNERS PODCAST

Dave Price

59 minutes ago3 min read

The Next Farm Shift: Why Millions of Acres May Leave Crop Production and What It Means for Landowners

A new set of long-term projections from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) points to a subtle but important shift in the U.S. farm economy: a significant reduction in the number of acres used to plant row crops over the next ten years. Economists with the Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics at the University of Illinois outlined this trend and wrote about what it means for farmers and landowners on the farmdoc website. Ten-Year USDA Outlook Total Planted

CULTURE & EVENTS

Brooke Bouma Kohlsdorf

7 days ago3 min read

Visual arrow increasing "Fertilizer price" overlayed on farmland

New Survey: Most Farmers Can’t Afford Fertilizer

How dire is the escalating price of fertilizer for America’s farmers and ranchers? The American Farm Bureau Federation knew that it was getting more challenging and conducted a nationwide survey of 5,700 farmers in early April to find out. The results: nearly 70% of those farmers reported that they were unable to afford all the fertilizer they need. Some fertilizer costs have already increased 40% since the U.S. military strikes began against Iran in February. Midwestern

POLICY, POLITICS, & GOVERNMENT

Dave Price

7 days ago2 min read

Dairy Producers See Hope in Weight Loss Craze in America

Younger generations haven’t been drinking nearly as much milk as their parents’ generation or especially their grandparents’ generation. But America’s new focus on higher protein consumption could increase demand for dairy products. The country’s newfound use of GLP-1 drugs for weight loss has emphasized the need for protein to maintain muscle mass. GLP-1 drugs have helped decrease appetite for adults, but they can also lead to decreased muscle during the weight loss process.

CULTURE & EVENTS

Dave Price

7 days ago2 min read

SBA Regional Director Brad Zaun: Agency Working to Expand Access to Capital in Rural America

Listen and subscribe to our weekly podcast on Spotify | Apple Podcasts The challenges facing rural America aren’t hard to find. Walk into any grocery store, talk to a cattle producer, or drive through a small town that’s lost a major employer, and the pressure points become obvious. But according to Small Business Administration Regional Director Brad Zaun, there’s a coordinated effort underway to change that trajectory—starting with access to capital and a renewed focus on c

LANDOWNERS PODCAST

Dave Price

Apr 174 min read

What John Deere’s Right to Repair Settlement Means

John Deere agreed to pay out $99 million to settle a class-action lawsuit for a practice about which farmers have complained for years: right to repair. In the terms of the settlement, Deere did not acknowledge that it did anything wrong but would pay out the money to farmers following the longstanding allegations that it restricted access to tools and repairs. Those restrictions, farmers complained, essentially limited repairs to certain dealers, raised costs, and establishe

POLICY, POLITICS, & GOVERNMENT

Dave Price

Apr 102 min read

Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins on Rise in Farm Bankruptcies

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has pushed people to think about perspective as they look at Chapter 12 bankruptcies that increased for farmers by 46% year-to-year. "A quick note on that bankruptcy number,” Rollins told Fox Business . “Any time you hear that number, anyone should panic.” Rollins doesn’t want producers to focus on the percentage increase. “Honestly, it went from 30 farms, I think, to 60 or 70 farms. So, the percentage looks tough, but out of over

FARMLAND FINANCE & INVESTMENT (FIN)

Dave Price

Apr 102 min read

SBA Program Expands Credit Access and Flexibility in Farm and Land Markets

New loan opportunities are available for landowners and the food supply chain through a source that farmers don’t typically consider. And they include borrowing limits more than double USDA options. In Marc h, the Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the “Grocery Guarantee,” aimed at reducing grocery costs by expanding access for its SBA International Trade Loan (ITL) Program. On May 1st, the agency said at least 22 new categories of farm and agribusinesses in the

POLICY, POLITICS, & GOVERNMENT

David Geiger

Apr 103 min read

AgAmerica’s Curt Covington: Why Farmland Values May Drop

The years-long increase in farmland values may finally fall victim to financial pressure’s gravity after previously showing remarkable resilience despite inflation, supply chain strains, input cost increases, and declining farmer incomes. That is the feeling from Curt Covington, Senior Director of Institution Credit at AgAmerica Lending.

LANDOWNERS PODCAST

Dave Price

Apr 105 min read

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Global AgInvesting World Summit 2026: Investor-Driven Shift Reshapes the Future of Agriculture and Farmland Capital

Listen and subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts The Global AgInvesting World Summit in New York City has long been a bellwether event for institutional capital flowing into agriculture. This year, the gathering of 700 people from across the globe will see a change in focus to reflect issues that will shape the agricultural landscape for years to come. “For ’26, there were things that were a lot different than ’25,” said Global AgInvesting World Summit Conference P

59 minutes ago3 min read

SBA Regional Director Brad Zaun: Agency Working to Expand Access to Capital in Rural America

Listen and subscribe to our weekly podcast on Spotify | Apple Podcasts The challenges facing rural America aren’t hard to find. Walk into any grocery store, talk to a cattle producer, or drive through a small town that’s lost a major employer, and the pressure points become obvious. But according to Small Business Administration Regional Director Brad Zaun, there’s a coordinated effort underway to change that trajectory—starting with access to capital and a renewed focus on c

Apr 174 min read

AgAmerica’s Curt Covington: Why Farmland Values May Drop

The years-long increase in farmland values may finally fall victim to financial pressure’s gravity after previously showing remarkable resilience despite inflation, supply chain strains, input cost increases, and declining farmer incomes. That is the feeling from Curt Covington, Senior Director of Institution Credit at AgAmerica Lending.

Apr 105 min read

Corn Leader Mark Mueller: Time for White House to Push Harder for E15

Mark Mueller is a fourth-generation farmer from northeast Iowa who has grown corn for three decades and serves in a statewide role with a national voice. Those credentials are likely the reason that he received a V.I.P. invite to an event at the White House.

Apr 34 min read

Farmer and Strategist Brian Reisinger: Politicians, Pay Attention to Rural America

Brian Reisinger has worked for a governor who ran for president, a U.S. Senator who ran for president, and another U.S. Senator who thought about running for president. These days, Reisinger has put politics aside as he has focused full-time on agriculture, his business, and his young family.

Mar 274 min read

Joshua Manske: Back to the Farm after Pro Golf Career

The family farm required the same characteristic that helped Joshua Manske thrive on the golf course: patience. Agriculture was never really something Manske left behind. But it was something that patiently waited for him to return.

Mar 204 min read

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