Economic Outlook and Ag Risk
At the 2012 annual meeting, Michael Swanson, Ph.D., of Wells Fargo Ag Industries, presented his findings on Economic Outlook at Ag Risk. Here's a copy of his presentation.
Panel to Address Types and Trends in Farmland Leases
Trends and types of current farmland lease models will be the subject of a panel discussion during the 2012 Illinois Land Values Conference to be held March 22 at the Parke Hotel and Conference Center here. The event is being sponsored by the Illinois Society of Professional Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers.
“The continuing rise in the cost of productive farmland, along with the volatility in the prices being paid for commodities, has resulted in some real creativity in the types of farmland rents and leases that are being drawn up between land owners and tenants,” says Don McCabe, AFM, overall chairman of the annual Land Values project put on by the Society. “We know there is a tremendous amount of interest in what’s being paid across the fence and down the road, so we’ve put together a group of professional farm managers who will address the subject during this year’s conference,” he says.
Land Value Reports (Older)
2011 Land Values Snapshot Survey 2011 Mid-Year Survey Key Points 2011 Illinois Farmland Values and Lease Trends (large file size, may take a few minutes to download) Illinois Farmland Values Continue Upward Spiral March 16, 2011 Highlights: 2011 Illinois Farmland Values…
The Landscape of Agriculture Today and Tomorrow
Michael Boehlje spoke to members on the future of agriculture at the 2011 annual meeting. Here's his presentation: The Landscape of Agriculture Today and Tomorrow (PDF 12 MB) Michael Boehlje, Center for Food and Agricultural Business, Purdue University
Market Turbulence Ahead: Influencing Factor III
At the 2011 annual meeting, Abner Womack spoke on market turbulence. Here's a copy of that presentation: Market Turbulence Ahead: Influencing Factor III (PDF 5 MB) Abner Womack, F.V. Heinkle Professor of Agricultural Economics
Overview of Bioenergy Research and Education at the University of Illinois
At the 2011 annual meeting, members heard about Bioenergy research. Here's a copy of the presentation. Overview of Bioenergy Research and Education at the University of Illinois (PDF 6 MB) University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Nutrients: A High-Profile Water Quality Issue
At the 2011 annual meeting, Marcia T. Willhite, Bureau of Water, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, spoke to members. Get a copy of her presentation below. Nutrients: A High-Profile Water Quality Issue (PDF 1 MB)
Farm Managers/Appraisers Elect New Leadership
New leadership was elected by the members of the Illinois Society of Professional Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers at the organization's annual meeting held here recently. Mark Wetzel, AFM, with First Finance Bank, Danville, was elected as chairman and president…
Feeding 9 Billion People: What Will It Take?
At the 2010 annual meeting, J.S. McLaren looked ahead at challenges of feeding a more crowded world. Feeding 9 Billion People: What Will It Take? J.S. McLaren, PhD, StrathKirn, Inc.