Climate Change Creates New Farming Risks

Undoubtedly, climate change has and will continue to effect farming.  Here is a great article from Boyce Thompson, AgWeb.com Editorial Director dated 6-10-2014 you may find interesting….. “Severe weather is forcing farmers to innovate and invest in new technology.  Like any smart business person, Trey Hill, a fourth-generation farmer from Rock HIll, Md., wants to do things once and move on. The problem is that severe weather–whether it’s torrential rains, extreme summer heat or cold spring temperatures–keeps messing with his best-laid plans.”  Click here for complete article.

Farm Bill Info Session

Clift Land Brokers will sponsor the upcoming 2014 Farm Bill Info Session, Friday, March 21st.  Please plan to attend.

Evaluating Commodity Program Choices in the New Farm Bill

February 11, 2014 By:  University News Release By: Jonathan Coppess, University of Illinois The new farm bill has revised the farm safety net, requiring farmers and landowners to sort through a series of decisions. Here, we provide initial analysis and information on the choices in the new farm safety net for the 2014 crop year.  Read more here