During the most recent time period (2007 through 2012), farmers are relying more on retained earnings to build net worth than asset revaluation. In other ...

The interest in flexible rents by landowners often is a result of a large rise in commodity prices, which has occurred this year.

With increased economic freedom, people lead more prosperous and happier lives. People enjoy these benefits while maintaining, and possibly enhancing, social ...

There is a lack of consensus among economists on the impact trade liberalization has on technical efficiency.

Advancing computer models are offering new opportunities to analyze business performance.

Economic conditions under which the 2012 farm bill is being discussed are different from previous farm bills.

A relatively new price risk management tool available to livestock producers is livestock risk protection (LRP) offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s ...

Although lenders rely upon cash flow measures to justify loans, they also rely heavily upon the balance sheet, specifically agricultural assets, to provide ...

Consider the combination of circumstances that have fueled the strong land market and whether increases will continue.

The CTR will focus on risk and commodity trading, in addition to finance, portfolio analysis and management.