Tomorrow will mark the 159th anniversary of the United States Department of Agriculture, which President Abraham Lincoln called “the people’s department.” Lincoln signed the bill to establish the independent agency on May 15, 1862, with a stated mission to “acquire and to diffuse among the people of the United States useful information on subjects connected …
There have only been four times in the history of the drought monitor that we have seen more than 40% U.S. drought coverage as we come into early May, The current U.S. drought coverage is 46.6% of the lower 48 states in drought! The Southwest seems to be the worst affected and water shortages are …
Agricultural supply chains are very complex and have long suffered from a lack of transparency and trust between participants. In a trading environment like grain where margins are razor-thin, this roadblock not only slows things down but can cost farmers real income where it matters most. A company called “AgriDigital” is now leveraging blockchain technology …
As labor costs continue rising for the shrinking pool of U.S. farm workers, automation looks like an increasingly attractive option to many producers. Raven Autonomy has a grain cart system designed to help automate the harvest. Its AutoCart allows producers to control a driverless tractor and grain cart from the cab of a combine. In …
One of America’s most legendary ranches might have new owners with deep ties to Hollywood. The 6666 Ranch, aka Four Sixes, in West Texas is reportedly under contract to a group led by screenwriter and producer Taylor Sheridan, creator of the Western drama “Yellowstone.” The ranches, which span several Texas counties for a total of …
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For the past eight years, the American Farm Bureau Federation and Farm Credit have teamed up for the national Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge. The annual competition showcases U.S. startups developing innovative solutions that address challenges facing America’s farmers, ranchers, and rural communities. Launched in 2015 as the first national competition focused exclusively on rural …
AgTech Innovation Win Helps Harvust Solve HR for Farms Read More »
The Van Trump Family is looking for a few of the best and brightest to join our fantastic Team! If you know of any good people looking to make a change or wanting an opportunity to grow send them our direction for a conversation. Our mission is simple… assemble a team of individuals that can …
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We’ve all heard talk of getting warmer but I hadn’t noticed the wetter evidence. Once every decade, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) updates its 30-year averages used to determine “climate normals.” The 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals are the latest in a series of decadal normals first produced in the 1950s. NOAA’s updated numbers …
Interesting… Long Term Weather Trends “Warmer” but also “Wetter” Read More »
Again, as I’ve tried to preach for years, just like the best traders and investors I’ve had the privilege to be around, it’s all about building a plan that’s right for you and your emotional well-being then being able to stay disciplined to that plan when the waters start to get really rough. Everyone should …
Food preservation is a complex science. Either you’re leveraging chemical preservatives to maintain freshness over time, or you’re sacrificing things like taste and texture. Canning, for example, involves high heat for sterilization and flavors sometimes get lost. You are invited to join our webinar this week to learn how a new company called IXON’s is …
Ship and Store Foods at Room Temperature, Without Preservatives Read More »
