New wave farmer co-opsBy: John White New groups of farmers are banding together to meet consumer needs.A new cooperative movement is afoot in the hinterlands that just might change the face... Business of buying departmentBy: FIN Staff Think positive "Farmers' return must come from the marketplace, not our neighbors or the federal government. Today, we must stop being part of the problem... Financing options from Cargill and John DeereBy: FIN Staff Two large agricultural companies have teamed up to offer a set of financing options to help growers finance inputs for this year's crop. Cargill AgHorizons... Heating upBy: Karen McMahon Scientists agree that global warming really is occurring and will affect what you grow.Farmers whose fortunes lie with the weather have one more factor... Business of buying departmentBy: FIN Staff Supply management "I don't believe we can simply plant fencerow to fencerow, dump that product on the world market and hope that we get a price."Eugene... The Golden Buyer, Last in series Golden age of the buyerBy: Jodie Wehrspann These farmers have chiseled out new ways to get products, services and information for their farms. And they are enjoying better pricing, selection and... Changing face of your dealer (Second in a series, Golden age of the buyer)By: Karen McMahon Life is tough for dealers struggling to service large, more sophisticated farms. Here's how seed, chemical and equipment dealers are coping.If you think... Business of buying departmentBy: FIN Staff Europe needs more science A coherent scientific approach to food safety to prevent trade disputes and allay consumer fears over genetically modified (GM)... A second harvestBy: John G. White Some farmers reap hunting dollars to boost acreage outputCanton, IL, farmer Ted Artis figures that some of his neighbors aren't happy that he has opened... Bank for farmers operates onlineBy: Karen McMahon You won't find a new bank in your hometown that serves only farmers. But you can find it online. The Farm Bureau Bank opened for business last summer... |