Time to Sort Through your Mental Rolodex
Take advantage of the opportunity to nominate a fellow member and/or co-worker for the 2012 ASFMRA Membership Awards. All ASFMRA members are invited to submit names of individuals who are standouts in the profession. This is your Society and no one knows better than you who deserves special recognition for what they bring to both the organization and to the profession. Who are the leaders? Who stands out as the go-to person? Which of your fellow members are outstanding in their community, their [More]Graying of US farmers not so bleak after all
Richard Cornett, Director of Communciations, Western Plant Health Assocation - We have to ask ourselves the question: As our older food providers begin retiring, who’s going to fill the vacuum in feeding an exploding world population?Produce farmers want seat at farm bill table
Western Growers - Farmers who produce the nation’s healthy fresh produce want a seat at the table for the major federal food and farm legislation — the farm bill. That’s the message Western Growers Chairman Mike Jarrard took to Congress. As president & COO of Mann Packing in Salinas, Calif., — a producer of fresh cut vegetables—he knows firsthand the food his industry produces goes hand-in-hand with a healthier eating lifestyle. That’s an important message for Congress to hear.ASFMRA Joins Letter Urging Senate Farm Bill Consideration
By Stephen Frerichs - The American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers joined over 100 national organizations calling on the Senate to consider the Senate Agriculture Committee passed farm bill as soon as possible.House Bill would Prohibit Expansion of Clean Water Guidance
By Stephen Frerichs - The House Energy and Water appropriations bill for Fiscal Year 2013 would prohibit funding for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to develop or implement new guidance to expand the scope of federal jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act. House Agriculture Committee Chairman Lucas (R-OK) issued the following statement: “The new authorities granted in this guidance would allow the EPA and the Corps of Engineers the authority to regulate almost any body of water in the U.S.,” said [More]ASFMRA Ag News
ASFMRA Ag News – Vol. 7, Issue XI – [May 15, 2012]
- Another View of High Voltage Transmission Lines
- Produce Farmers Want Seat at Farm Bill Table – Western Growers
- Recent Reports Hint at Stabilizing Market
- Student Career Day -Young Professionals Group & Much More at SEW
- Texas A&M Chief Economist to Highlight Session at Annual Meeting
- Review Appraisal Training for Non-Appraisers
- Time to Sort Through your Mental Rolodex
- Welcome Meg Butcher
- Appraisal Practices Board Adopts Voluntary Guidance
- Update Your Calendar
ASFMRA Ag News – Vol. 7, Issue X – [May 1, 2012]
- Supply: The Flip Side of Today’s Strong Land Market
- Far West Cotton Weathers Storm Better Than Most
- Turlock Plant Construction Begins for Blue Diamond
- Save The Date – Nov 1st Ed Foundation Auction
- Impact of High Voltage Transmission Lines on Property Values
- Chapter News
- The Un-Comfort Zone
- Update Your Calendar
ASFMRA Ag News – Vol. 7, Issue IX – [April 24, 2012]
- Agriculture’s Invisible Contract – TedXRedding
- CA Agriculture Moving Toward Sustainable Future – From Western Farm Press
- Dairy Income to Decline 25% This Year
- Only in Indianapolis
- A Cool Tool for Assessing Crop Land Data – From Agri-Pulse
- Have you checked out the ASFMRA LinkedIn Group
- What do you think of E-News? Other ASFMRA Publications
- Virgil Holtgrewe, ARA, Retires
- General Market Analysis & Highest & Best Use
- Check out the latest discussions on AgProLink
- Montana Ag Lenders Range School – June 20-22, 2012
- Need a New Job?
- In Memory
- Update Your Calendar
ASFMRA Ag News – Vol. 7, Issue VIII – [April 10, 2012]
- U.S. Agriculture’s Robust Profile is Enticing Foreign Investors
- IL Farmland Advances 21% in 2011
- Water Allowance Cut Choking CA Rebound
- Farewell ASFMRA – Sally Donaldson
- Welcome New & Reinstated Members
- Official Notification – Proposed Policy & Procedure Manual Changes
- SEW – Bigger & Better Than Ever!
- Kirk Weih, AFM Interviewed on The Week on Agri-Business
- ASFMRA is Rev’n Up for Indianapolis
- Check out the News on AgProLink
- News from the Appraisal Foundation
- Chapter News
- Update Your Calendar
ASFMRA Ag News – Vol. 7, Issue VII – [March 27, 2012]
- Risk Management Tools Critical in Future Farm Policy
- Lack of Rain by sap California Wine Grapes’ reserve
- Americans are losing their appetites for meat – Kiplinger Agriculture Letter
- Iowa Cropland Values Rise but at slower pace
- ASFMRA Very Close to Offering Cost Approach Online
- Recognition of Long-Standing Members
- Membership Directory – Wrong Name on Label
- IL Farmland Values/Rents Continue Upward Spiral
- Global AgInvesting Conference
- Check out the News on AgProLink
- News from the Appraisal Foundation
- Chapter News
- Update Your Calendar
ASFMRA Ag News – Vol. 7, Issue VI – [March 13, 2012]
- As More Barriers to Ag trade with Mexico Fall – Kiplinger Agriculture Letter
- Record $14,100 Per Acre Paid for Central IL Cropland – LandOwner
- Limited Water, Crop Prices Shape 2012 cotton Acreage
- Understanding New Federal Pesticide Regulations
- Welcome New & Reinstated Members
- CA Growers Say Yes to Table Grape Commission
- Thank You to ID-UT Chapter
- Halderman Among Ten Honored with Purdue Agriculture Top Award
- Iowa Chapter Annual Meeting Held
- Check out the News on AgProLink
- The Un-Comfort Zone with Robert Wilson, Jr.
- Update Your Calendar
ASFMRA Ag News – Vol. 7, Issue V – [February 28, 2012]
- Commodity Bull Market Roars Ahead; Positive for Land Demand - LandOwner
- Runaway costs make writing a bigger, better crop insurance plan tricky – Kiplinger Agriculture Letter
- California propels US wine to booming export year – Wine Institute via Western Farm Press
- New RPRA Webstite
- Welcome New Members
- Introduction to Appraisal Review & Appraisal Review Under USPAP
- Check out the News on AgProLink
- The Appraisal Foundation Updates
- Education Foundation Auction
- Pay Your Dues Online
- Chapter News
- The Un-Comfort Zone with Robert Wilson, Jr.
- 2012 National Land Conference: Colorado Rocks
- Update Your Calendar
ASFMRA Ag News – Vol. 7, Issue IV – [February 14, 2012]
- Budget Deficit Key Driver Behind Land Boom – LandOwner
- GMO Crops Get Big Backer in Bill Gates - Southwest Farm Press
- Expansion of wind power generation continues to help fuel rural economies – Kiplinger
- 2012 Membership Directory – Cell Numbers Now Included
- Welcome New & Reinstated Members
- Introduction to Appraisal Review & Appraisal Review Under USPAP
- CA Chapter Spring Ag Outlook Promises High Impact Program
- The Appraisal Foundation Updates
- New High-Oleic Trait Meets Customer Needs While Protecting U.S. Soybean Market
- Office Depot Deals for February
- Update Your Calendar
ASFMRA Ag News – Vol. 7, Issue III – [January 31, 2012]
- Mega Investor Jim Rogers Rates Agriculture No. 1
- Stand Out Even Among the Land Experts
- Updates from Kiplinger Agriculture Letter
- Wine Demand Outstripping Supply
- John Mandeville, AFM, Named FNC Farm Manager of the Year
- Last Chance to take the Annual Membership Survey
- Basic Appraisal Principles and Basic Appraisal Procedures
- Top Contributors & Discussions on AgProLink
- The Appraisal Foundation Updates
- Chapter News
- Bouncing Off the Bottom – The Un-Comfort Zone by Robert Wilson, Jr.
- Update Your Calendar
ASFMRA Ag News – Vol. 7, Issue II – [January 24, 2012]
- Stand Out Even Among the Land Experts
- Technology, Regulation & Information
- 2012 Membership Directory – Cell Numbers Now Included
- Ag Careers
- California’s Water Supply
- Tips & Tricks
- Re-packaged Management Ed Offered in Californai
- Mid-South Member Griffin Joins CrescoAg
- Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria
- Cheese Maker Plans $15M Expansion in ID
- In Memory
- Henri LeMoyne, ARA Interviewed on Farmland Valuation
- 6th Annual Wildland Fire Litigation Conference
- Chapter News
- Update Your Calendar
ASFMRA Ag News – Vol. 7, Issue I – [January 10, 2012]
- As China Goes, So Go Commodities
- If you were King or Queen for the day, what major changes would you make to ASFMRA?
- Check Your Listing for the 2012 Membership Directory
- Welcome New & Reinstated Members
- Basic Appraisal Principles A101
- Appraisal Procedures A102
- California Wine Industry Finds Friend in Western Bluebird
- Nat DiBuduo, AFM, Receives CAWG Leader of the Year Award
- Chapter News & Announcements
- In Memory
- Update Your Calendar
ASFMRA Ag News – Vol. 6, Issue XXVIII – [December 28, 2011]
- Iowa Land Values Explode 32.5% Over Year Ago
- Land Prices: What is Driving This Vehicle Anyway?
- Ray Brownfield, AFM, ARA on : “This Week in Agribusiness”
- California water research gets boost with Laval gift – Western Farm Press
- Tech Tips
- News & Announcements from the Appraisal Foundation
- Soybean Trait Changes Game without Affecting Performance
- Exclusive Offer to Members – Pro Farmer 2011 Annual Land Report
- Update Your Calendar
ASFMRA Ag News – Vol. 6, Issue XXVII – [December 13, 2011]
- Market “Feel” – Plenty of Demand; Plenty of Supply
- Farmland experts predict price upswings to continue
- Great Survey Results on AgroNomics & Annual Meeting in Phoenix
- Improvements to the ASFMRA Website
- J0hn Mandeville, AFM, Named FNC 2011 Farm Manager of the Year
- The Next Best Thing to Being There -36-38_ASFMRA Highlights_AGP1211
- 2012-13 Edition of USPAP Released in eReader Format
- Tech Tips from Technology Discussions in Phoenix
- In Memory – Arnold Kirkpatrick
- The Victory of Vulnerability from the Un-comfort Zone with Robert Wilson, Jr.
- Get on the Fast Track with RLI
- Chapter News & Announcements
- Update Your Calendar