In its August 2023 report, the Kansas City Fed found farmland values eased from a year ago but remained steady at an average increase of 7%. As we move into harvest and look to 2024, Paul Sadig of Farmers National Company says he’s keeping watch on the “I” states: “They’re always the hottest — with the most competition and activity — but they’re also the ones to first realize a change.”
To gain a better grasp on the growing interest in cover crops, the National Cover Crop Survey checked in with growers from across the country. Of the 795 respondents, 561 said they use cover crops coupled with no-till because of various soil health benefits.
The cheese, which was purchased by a restaurant owner at an auction, consists of cow, sheep and goat milk. The buyer also purchased the previous record holder for the world’s most expensive cheese in 2019.
