Drs. Jason Fewell and Aaron Smith, Ag Economists at the University of Tennessee, have written a brief publication about the recently passed Agricultural Act of 2014. This document highlights some changes that may affect producers in your areas. Click here to view the article.
Recent Updates
Tennessee Market Highlights
Tennessee Market Highlights for February 14, 2014 have been posted at http://economics.ag.utk.edu/market/tnmkt/2014/market021414.pdf . Continue reading
Financially successful farmers share at least six things in common
I have put together some thoughts that I have been sharing with producers at UT Extension county meetings. Brad Haire with Southeast Farm Press has helped me put it in print- http://southeastfarmpress.com/management/financially-successful-farmers-share-least-six-things-common . Continue reading
Fire Ant Mounds in Soybean Fields
It comes in spurts, but every so often I get questions about how to eliminate fire ant mounds from soybean fields. The primary issue is stoppages that occur when the combine header hits a good sized mound. Operators may also Continue reading
Dr. Aaron Smith’s comments on February 10 WASDE reports
Dr. Aaron Smith has comments on the February 10, 2014 WASDE report – http://economics.ag.utk.edu/outlook.html . Continue reading
Profitability Outlook Update
As we start 2014, budgets and projections particularly at average yields look to be closer or tighter than 2013. Lower commodity prices in 2014 could squeeze profit margins and in some instances create negative margins. Producers should develop their own financial plans to gauge the effects of lower prices on their operation. Continue reading
Tennessee Market Highlights
Tennessee Market Highlights for February 7, 2014 have been posted at http://economics.ag.utk.edu/crop.html . Continue reading
The Agricultural Act of 2014 and Agricultural Prospects
Dr. Daryll Ray of the University of Tennessee Agricultural Policy Analysis Center was the keynote speaker at the 2014 Tennessee Grain & Soybean Conference on February 6, 2014 in Dyersburg, TN. Continue reading