economics

In the current economic climate, farm country is looking at not only stretching every dollar, but also making sure business decisions turn out the best return on investment, time and more. To help Syngenta has AgriEdge. Shawn Hock with Syngenta said AgriEdge is a farm management program that can be customized to address the specific needs of your operation ...

U.S. agriculture's financial situation in 2017 looked about the same as 2016, putting more farmers on a financial tightrope.  USDA's Gary Crawford files this report.  

Beginning producers fact many challenges just trying to get into the business, and private-public partnerships with lending institutions and the Farm Service Agency can help.   Carl Horn with Farm Credit Services said they can often help with capital expansion through the FSA.  ...

Ranchers and others interested in attending a beef herd economic workshop in Moses Lake have until the end of the day Friday, December 30th to register.   WSU’s Sarah Smith said they’re focus is on creating economic sustainability.   “We definite...

USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack is part of a conversation that is looking to connect producers and processors with consumers so that choice is available, but also economically viable.   Vilsack said he’s a believer in diversity, but that USDA has to play a neutral role.   “...

Washington State University is partnering with other universities in launching an AgTech Accelerator in North Carolina.   Associate Vice President of Economic Development Anson Fatland said the school can now collaborate and find access to capital.  ...