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Can grain elevators survive record crop prices?
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U.S. agricultural credit conditions : a softening in 2006?
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The balance sheet of agriculture, 1950
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Outside the winner’s circle
High land and crop prices are benefiting a lot of farmers, but hurting some?badly.
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Beginning farmers and local food systems
Growing support for community-driven economic development, local food, and sustainability is one reason a diverse group of young people are going into farming.
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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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Commercial bank loans to farmers
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Hedging their bets
Farmers have more tools to manage risk, and are using them.
Newsletter
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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Supplies and prices of agricultural commodities