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How New York State's agriculture industry is staying competitive
We examine some of the challenges facing New York's agriculture industry and outline some innovative responses. We distinguish between two types of agriculture: commodities and value-added consumer foods. We show that commodities are a small fraction of the agriculture industry in New York State and are not a growing market segment, while value-added goods are the primary products of New York farms and represent a market segment that is growing significantly. We then briefly discuss important strategies that agricultural producers are using to remain competitive, including the adoption of ...
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U.S. agricultural credit conditions : a softening in 2006?
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Commercial bank loans to farmers
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Agriculture in the war
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Farm mortgage loans at commercial banks
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The balance sheet of agriculture, 1954
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Agricultural trends and paths toward the future - a conference summary
On December 1, 2009, the Chicago Fed held a conference that examined issues shaping the future of Midwest agriculture, with a focus on public policy implications. This conference gathered experts from academia, industry, and policy institutions to discuss trends and possibilities for agriculture in the region and across the nation.
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Farm production loans at commercial banks
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Old MacDonald's evolving farm
Alternative livestock markets still small and volatile, but appear to be growing.
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Spotlight: Farm real estate values: Texas holds steady in 2008, bucking U.S. trend
The value of Texas agricultural land has followed national trends since the early 1990s. Last year, however, the state's average price per acre remained unchanged, a sharp contrast to the nation's first decline in 17 years. Texas was one of only eight states that didn't see falling farm values in 2008.